Alpha Performance A. 62, 63 Team Look-Ins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A.62</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>George Rogers Clark sophomore defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='941895' first='Addison' last='Palmer'], Lafayette sophomore Maddie Stewart and Scott County sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='945812' first='Makiyah' last='Griffin'] start things off with crisp first touches. George Rogers Clark sophomore Hadley Farmer then makes the sets if not playing defensive specialist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two players Bourbon County sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='879766' first='Hayli' last='Burberry'] and Scott County sophomore Blake Bowman could play defensive specialist or outside hitter. Madison Central junior Chloe Davis and Lafayette 6-0 sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='741500' first='Lily' last='Grant'] will take swings from the middle and outside. Western Hills sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='611662' first='Nora' last='Elliott'] will try to make an impact at the opposite and middle blocker positions. Adelaida Hernandez rounds out the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam McClanahan is the team's head coach. The team travels to St. Louis for the Nike President's Day Classic on Feb. 14 through 16.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A.63</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison County sophomore Paisley Hicks plays defensive specialist with Fleming County sophomore Jaylin Pollitt playing setter or defensive specialist. Lafayette sophomore Lola Jarboe also sets to the likes of Lexington Christian freshman Khenedi Brown on the outside, Lexington Christian freshman Kennedy Robinson in the middle or Bourbon County sophomore Maggie Justice on the right side. Railey Lyvers, Savannah Bremer and Paisley Ford round out the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashley Miller is the team's head coach. The team next plays in the Bluegrass Battle in Georgetown on Feb. 18 and March 1.</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":["741500"],"_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-698eb2579837a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant has the size to make a difference in the middle for A.62 and the Generals. Grant can make a lot of things happen on ones. She locates well even using her off (left) hand to surprise defenders. She can also push balls to various parts of the court and puts down overpassed balls. Grant still needs some work on her arm swing and consistency and she could become a strong all-around player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879766"],"_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-698eb257983e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burberry (pictured) took her lumps for the Colonels in the fall, as did many of her teammates. However, Burberry hopes to turn those lessons into many steps forward during club season. Burberry makes nice one-handed saves and a number of the simple passes. She can also hit balls off blocks and roll them to opposite lines. Burberry will continue to improve with her work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611662"],"_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-698eb6608310a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott makes a lot of things happen when in rhythm with the setter. She runs effective ones and slides. Elliott also showed the ability to influence the net with her blocking. Elliott will continue to find ways to better balls as the club season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["945812"],"_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-698eb6608314f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griffin is starting to break out during club season. She squares her body up with balls then uses a sound platform to make two to three-point passes. Griffin makes quick adjustments on the fly to track down balls.</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 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 -->