Varsity schedule changes for Friday Bluegrass Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For various reasons, teams switched things up at the Bluegrass Games on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three changes took place. One involves the first wave of games with Somerset and Grant County switching places. The Braves take on Sacred Heart at 1 p.m. then LaRue County at 2 p.m. over at Lexington Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another change also involves Pool E as Simon Kenton and Warren East swapped spots. Simon Kenton plays Somerset at 1 p.m. then Madison Central takes on Somerset at 2 p.m. before the Pioneers and Indians square off at 3 p.m. at Lexington Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren East plays in the evening at Woodford County. The Raiders face Richmond Model at 7 p.m. then Whitesville Trinity at 9 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another change saw Ballard Memorial and East Jessamine trade spots. East Jessamine takes on Conner at 2 p.m. then host Frederick Douglass at 3 p.m. The Bombers play in the evening at Tates Creek, playing Holy Cross (Louisville) at 7 p.m. then Raceland at 8 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule Link</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://bgsg.org/2018/11/30/volleyball">https://bgsg.org/2018/11/30/volleyball</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226852"],"_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-688c45ba32263"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indians will be able to throw a number of hitters at people so players like Donald have a huge responsibility on first touches. She does a good job anticipating and beating balls to their spots. Donald (pictured) has focused on picking up tips better in the preseason. She'll improve seeing a variety of hits in practice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770381"],"_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-688c45ba3230b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McBride looks to take some next steps for the Briar Jumpers and new head coach LaDawna Tucker this fall. McBride is powerful on go routes, sending balls to the ground with authority. McBride adds in tips to keep defenders on their toes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535253"],"_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-688c484962a13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phelps displays a lot of versatility for the Bombers. She attacks from the front row from both the pins and middle. She has great vertical jump to take swings from the back row as well. She is a sound passer and makes things happen if sets are off-target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774211"],"_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-688c484962a6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman is a sound setter and defensive specialist for the Raiders and her club team. She makes solid first touches and backs up the net well. Hoffman does what she can to involve as many hitters as possible, even in out of system sets. Hoffman sets her feet well and delivers balls to the hitters' power zones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Scarlett Cochran","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Simon Kenton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688c4a0b2e00f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cochran could play a big role for the Pioneers to form a sound team around Jenna Kitchens. She does a good job doing down and backing up on balls to make the simple bump or overhead passes. Simon Kenton head coach Amy Marx said Cochran has already added a great amount of energy, enthusiasm and leadership to the program. Marx also said Cochran is a sound all-around six-rotation player.</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. 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