Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball 15s Teams Overview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 15s teams have been known to produce some gems over the years. More hope to emerge this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='896714' first='Madison' last='Stelzer'] made a huge contribution helping Calvary Christian reach the 10th Region Tournament for the first time in program history and win that first region tournament game before losing in the semifinals. The other defensive specialist is Notre Dame freshman [player_tooltip player_id='936280' first='Stella' last='Jacocks']. The setter is St. Henry freshman Ashlyn Summers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summers can set up three middle blockers in St. Henry freshmen [player_tooltip player_id='825754' first='Emily' last='Robinson'], Ashley Hammond and Conner freshman Olivia Boernmann. Boernmann will also play at the opposite side. Three outside/right side hitters are St. Henry freshmen Maddy Carman, Maria Klare and Notre Dame freshman Elise Yung.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team's coaches are Morgan Wilson and Brynn Draper. The team plays in the Nike Classic in Columbus from Jan. 17 to 19.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper freshman outside/right side hitter [player_tooltip player_id='930999' first='Julia' last='Thoman'] saw some varsity action in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notre Dame freshman Allie Warner, St. Ursula freshman Emma Goettsch and St. Henry freshman Jenna Creed are the defensive specialists with Creed also playing outside hitter. The setters are Ryle freshman Adalyn Hartzler and Conner freshman MaKenzie Smith. Cooper freshman Ansley Calhoun and Conner freshman Brylee Glaser will take swings in the middle or right side with Beechwood freshman Emme Best taking rips from the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team also plays in the Nike Classic in Columbus from Jan. 17 to 19. Kerstin Ficker is the team's head coach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team saw two players earn extensive varsity experience in the fall. Scott freshman defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='896727' first='Abby' last='Lindsey'] played in 34 games helping the Eagles win consecutive 10th Region crowns and Boone County freshman middle/right side hitter Kate Anderson played in 31 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlands freshman [player_tooltip player_id='938752' first='Mary' last='Messmer'] and Conner freshman Alyssa Workman are also defensive specialists. The setter is Newport Central Catholic freshman Annsley Huff with Highlands freshman Lilly Donelan handling the middle hitter role. Highlands freshmen outside/right side hitters Josie Messmer, Ava Pate and Ava Purcell round out the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aryah Myrick is the team's head coach. The team's first tournament is January 24 and 25 in the Central Zone Invitational in Indianapolis.</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":["896714"],"_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-695af5a41c876"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stelzer is driven, young player for the Cougars. She has a nose for the ball and makes nice saves under control. Stelzer squares her arms up to balls to make precise passes. She tallied 560 digs and 64 aces to help Calvary Christian make the 10th Region semifinals for the first time in program history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["825754"],"_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-695b009d219de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson played middle blocker and setter for the St. Henry freshman team in the fall. She looks to mainly hit from the middle during club season. Robinson has nice timing on her swings and block attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["930999"],"_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-695b03fa47178"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is showing a commitment to turning into a sound all-around player for the Jaguars appearing in 16 varsity games in the fall. Thoman shuffles her feet quickly in the back row then stops to make crisp passes. She sets up nicely behind blocks and can pick up deflected balls. Thoman takes good swings on the outside. She sends rainbows to opposite corners and can angle balls off blockers for big points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896727"],"_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-695af5a41c91b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lindsey (pictured) earned some valuable experience on varsity in the fall for Scott. She handles well-struck balls on go routes and pipe plays. Lindsey also came in and gave opponents trouble with her aggressive serving.</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 nearly two years 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 -->