Pioneer Region USA Volleyball 17, 16 High placers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pioneer Region had several teams place in the top half of the respective divisions in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 16 and 17U Divisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Northern Kentucky Volleyball 16-1 Tsunami team tied for 13th out of 48 team finishing 5-4 on the season. The [program_tooltip program_id='430243' first='NKYVC' last=''] 16-2 Tide team wound up taking 21st out of 48 teams in the 16 Freedom Division with a 6-4 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Union Volleyball Club had two teams post good finishes in Dallas. The 16 UA Black team tied for 21st out of 64 teams with a 5-4 record in the 16 American Division and the 17 UA Black team finished 7-3 good for 26th out of 48 teams in the 17 National Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484443"],"_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-686da5c0ac1c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Armstong dominates the front row when the team is in rhythm. Armstrong pounds balls down hard, especially on the ones and 32s. Armstrong also puts balls off blockers on the slide routes. Armstong puts more power into balls running hard toward the net and angling her body to hit balls to the sides of blockers. Armstrong sends balls to corners and other parts of the court. She is also a sound solo and double blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484447"],"_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-686da5c0ac225"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Koerber will give the Cougars plenty of options this fall both setting and hitting the ball. Koerber has a sound approach to the net and follow-through. Koerber hits strong to the line and across the court. Koerber does a variety of sets to different parts of the net. She reads defenses well and makes good decisions. It helps Koerber will have size to set this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547082"],"_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-686da5c0ac270"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sound serve reception and first touches will again be a key for the Mustangs this fall and Thompson will do what she can to make sure she makes those sound two to three-point passes. Thompson (pictured) is athletic and it shows in how she tracks down soft and hard hit balls. Thompson puts walls behind balls making for a smooth offensive rhythm. Thompson moves quickly both forward and backward and side to side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["253864"],"_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-686da5c0ac2b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miles does a great job hustling every time the ball is in the air. Miles has good defensive form and it shows with the consistent two to three-point passes. Not enough can be said about her communication on the court. That played a big role during club season and should come in handy for Sacred Heart this fall.</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. 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