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One player to view from each Dominant Five member

One player to view from each Dominant Five member
Photo: Jill Nold
Mike Graham
Mike Graham July 26, 2025 @ 11:20 PM
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Lauren Taylor
Lauren Taylor 5'10" | OH/MB | 2026
KY
Claire Kleinhenz
Claire Kleinhenz 5'10" | OH/MB | 2029
KY
Ellie Osterkamp
Ellie Osterkamp 5'8" | S/DS/L | 2027
KY
Payton Secor
Payton Secor 5'7" | S/RS | 2029
KY
Catherine Rose Smith
Catherine Rose Smith 5'6" | DS/L | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state's Dominant Five of Louisville powers Assumption, Sacred Heart, Mercy along with Notre Dame and St. Henry from northern Kentucky produce solid players year in and year out. Here are five from each of them you may hear about by the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["823336"],"_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-6885a8bcacaad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kleinhenz (pictured) has an outstanding rhythm attacking balls. She sets up quickly in the middle and the outside then delivers with precision. Kleinhenz can pound balls down the line and across the court. Klenhenz smacks down balls with authority. She may have to wait her turn at Assumption, but will put in the work in the meantime working toward that moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["746474"],"_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-6885a8bcacb2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith showed outstanding reflexes on the court for 16 Select this spring. Smith backs plays up well. Smith uses her range to make controlled two to three-point passes. Smith uses one arm to keep plays alive if needed. Smith is a lefty with powerful topspin on her serves. It only helps that Smith plays sand volleyball to sharpen her skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["790069"],"_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-6885a8bcacb7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Secor is turning into a solid all-around player for the Jaguars. Secor sets up her feet well then delivers crisp passes to the setters. Her controlled out of system sets allows her teammates to make plays. Secor takes solid swings and has solid timing on her double blocks. Secor also has great enthusiasm on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["798218"],"_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-6885a8bcacbe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Osterkamp steps in wherever needed and makes things happen. Osterkamp makes a sound pass on one play then a timely set on the next play. She has a good nose for the ball and starts up the offensive rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843371"],"_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-6885a8bcacc2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Veteran St. Henry head coach said the staff expects Taylor to make a difference on the right side and middle with her size. Taylor showed she can hit balls off solid blockers for points last year. Taylor sends sound curves to the lines. She puts down overpassed balls with authority and makes sound first passes.</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 a half 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. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage or even have feedback on the Kentucky rankings, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The state's Dominant Five of Louisville powers Assumption, Sacred Heart, Mercy along with Notre Dame and St. Henry from northern Kentucky produce solid players year in and year out. Here are five from each of them you may hear about by the end of the season.

Claire Kleinhenz

Claire Kleinhenz

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH/MB
CLASS 2029
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Claire
Kleinhenz OH/MB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Assumption
|
KY
One player to view from each Dominant Five member
Kleinhenz (pictured) has an outstanding rhythm attacking balls. She sets up quickly in the middle and the outside...
Written by Mike Graham
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Claire Kleinhenz

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State: Kentucky
School: Assumption
Club: KiVA Adidas
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Catherine Rose Smith

Catherine Rose Smith

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Catherine
Rose Smith DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Sacred Heart
|
KY
One player to view from each Dominant Five member
Smith showed outstanding reflexes on the court for 16 Select this spring. Smith backs plays up well. Smith...
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Catherine Rose Smith

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State: Kentucky
School: Sacred Heart
Club: Mava Mid America Volleyball
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Payton Secor

Payton Secor

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2029
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Payton
Secor S/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Mercy
|
KY
One player to view from each Dominant Five member
Secor is turning into a solid all-around player for the Jaguars. Secor sets up her feet well then...
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Payton Secor

Instagram
State: Kentucky
School: Mercy
Club: Mava Mid America Volleyball
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Ellie Osterkamp

Ellie Osterkamp

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Ellie
Osterkamp S/DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Notre Dame
|
KY
One player to view from each Dominant Five member
Osterkamp steps in wherever needed and makes things happen. Osterkamp makes a sound pass on one play then...
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Ellie Osterkamp

State: Kentucky
School: Notre Dame
Club: Tri-State Elite
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Lauren Taylor

Lauren Taylor

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH/MB
CLASS 2026
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Lauren
Taylor OH/MB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
St. Henry
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KY
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Lauren Taylor

State: Kentucky
School: St. Henry
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