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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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.
HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
OH/MB
CLASS
2029
State:
Kentucky
School:
Assumption
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HEIGHT
5'6"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
Kentucky
School:
Sacred Heart
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
S/RS
CLASS
2029
State:
Kentucky
School:
Mercy
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
S/DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
Kentucky
School:
Notre Dame
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
OH/MB
CLASS
2026
State:
Kentucky
School:
St. Henry
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