Lexington United Wildcat AAU Day two Sound DS/Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Union 15 UA Black team had to take down the 16 UA Black team early on to make it to the championship game. Once there, the team had to record a comeback 2-1 (19-25, 25-20, 16-14) win over the MAVA 16 Select.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee Clemons, Olivia Welsh and Raleigh Becker continued to perform well at defensive specialist for the 15 UA Black. The likes of [player_tooltip player_id='788409' first='Cate' last='Bakken'] and [player_tooltip player_id='774929' first='Allie' last='Herbert'] helped out well at setter and opposite hitter with [player_tooltip player_id='554148' first='Emma' last='Cronen'], [player_tooltip player_id='611834' first='Nalani' last='Derringer'], Hadley Hasselbring, Chloe Kremer and Isabella Manos taking sound swings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='484299' first='Madelynn' last='Yates'] continues to take solid swings for the MAVA 16 Select team. [player_tooltip player_id='484247' first='Taylor' last='Frey'] served as the libero and [player_tooltip player_id='484248' first='Mia' last='Jasgarszewski'] set the hitters up well. [player_tooltip player_id='603781' first='Ellie' last='Sharpe'], [player_tooltip player_id='535286' first='Layla' last='Green'], [player_tooltip player_id='768283' first='Brooklyn' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='771856' first='Kyla' last='Roy'] took solid swings in the middle. Rose Smith and [player_tooltip player_id='745824' first='Lexi' last='Schaffner'] had some nice moments on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Union 14 UA Black team made a big run going 7-0 to win the 15 Girls Division. The team beat the Cincy Classics 15 Red team, 2-0 (27-25, 25-17) to win the crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Setting/Defensive Specialist Performances</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212397"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":774940,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6821802d42bed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams does a great job squaring her arms up to balls. She has a nice sinking line drive serve and can take hits from the back row if necessary. Williams said she's always concentrating on making everyone is successful on the team no matter the role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774929"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6821802d42c69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herbert is a lefty that could turn into a sound all-around player for the Jaguars over the next three years. Herbert has great angles and short arm swings making it tough on opponents, especially if they do not get hands on balls at the net. Herbert rallied UA 15 Black in the 16 Division title game with her serving as well. Herbert said that makes her feel good knowing she helped the team when she keeps opponents out of rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["253869"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":774955,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6821826dde9db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pehlke's experience is paying off for 17 UA Black this club season. Pehlke goes after balls with everything she has, thus doing a great job patrolling the back court. Pehlke said she's focused on hitting balls at the right angles to the setter and staying calm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261045"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68218310e1ec0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Campbell has a positive attitude on the court and it spreads to her teammates. She is a sound first passer using her athleticism and mobility well. Her ball control is phenomenal and should be an asset for Seymour in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774977"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6821900febe02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Browning came into club season off a stellar season at Great Crossing and has continued that sound play. She is a consistently sound passer, hustling to keep plays alive and provides good net coverage for 17 Elite. She is mobile enough to track down setter dumps and sends free balls across with a purpose. Browning said the key to sound mobility is being able to see things like tips and get to the right spots. She said setting up near blocks and having the eyes watch certain keys is also crucial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. 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