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<p>One can't just run up to the net and pound the volleyball. Putting a lot of power and location into balls takes a lot of repetitions. These five showed they've put in the work to do just that.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Dotson (pictured) has some athletic genes and it shows on the court. Dotson has a sound approach to the net and a great swing. She moves her feet well moving from defense to offense quickly and shows great enthusiasm on the court. She can get after balls with her range on defense and serve up tough aces. Off the court. Dotson is also a great asset to her club and high school teams. She is constantly encouraging her teammates.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Rosebush showed a lot of grit in the event. She can produce from the middle and the pins. Rosebush sent a lot of hard kills down the left line on go routes. Rosebush takes a lot of quality out of system swings. She has great form on her blocks.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Slayback had a sound sophomore season for Cooper and carried that strong play into the event. Slayback uses her size to dominate the net. Slayback swings hard offensively and has great form on blocking trying to at least slow down balls for her defensive specialists. Slayback has strong serves trying to keep opponents out of rhythm.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Frazier has a bright future ahead of her for the Tigers. Frazier takes sound swings on crosses and back sets. Frazier can sound balls hard down the lines or to the three zone. Frazier hits balls off blockers for big points with solid precision.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Ritter has turned into a solid six-rotation all-around player. Ritter stays aggressive the entire game. dominating the net with solid swings and a great blocking form. She also patrols the back with authority with first contacts. Ritter also serves aggressively to different parts of the court unless she finds a struggling opponent. </p>
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One can't just run up to the net and pound the volleyball. Putting a lot of power and location into balls takes a lot of repetitions. These five showed they've put in the work to do just that.
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5'10"
POS
RS/OH
CLASS
2028
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HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
OH/RS
CLASS
2027
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Kentucky
School:
Holy Cross (Louisville)
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5'11"
POS
MB
CLASS
2028
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5'11"
POS
OH
CLASS
2029
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HEIGHT
6'2"
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MB/OH
CLASS
2027
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