Mid America Volleyball 16 Elite, Blue Overviews

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite team has seen a good bit of success in the early part of the season and Blue has some solid individuals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team under head coach Timothy Kleitz is off to a 19-11 start with a 16 Girls Division championship in the MAVA Winter Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things begin with sophomore defensive specialists Kiah Carter and Paisley Cochran. George Rogers Clark sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='850203' first='Anna' last='Cooper'] will see action at setter and defensive specialist. Highlands Latin sophomore Natalie Stosberg is also a setter with Male sophomore Megan Huddleston playing setter, right side hitter or defensive specialist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer County sophomore Alyssa Scalf and Manual sophomore Ashley Berry are middle hitters. Shelby County sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832494' first='Hadley' last='Tracy'] can take swings from the outside and middle. Collins sophomore Caroline Hardin and Gabby Hall give the team power on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team plays in the Bluegrass Tournament from March 6-8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Portland Christian sophomore libero [player_tooltip player_id='612212' first='Vivienne' last='Willis'] is the team's libero with Atherton's Brooke Stasko and South Oldham sophomore Taylor London playing the defensive specialists. John Hardin sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='749345' first='Kaylynn' last='Curry'] and Atherton sophomore Eva Wolf are the setters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team has Atherton sophomore Selina Campara in the middle with Haley Brayton on the right side. The outsides are [player_tooltip player_id='837607' first='Sabrina' last='Workman'], Marion County's Gracie Barr and Ashlynn Casper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timothy Cox is the team's head coach. The team also plays in the Bluegrass Tournament from March 6-8.</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":["850203"],"_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-699e4e4728ca3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper (pictured) is making the trek to Louisville trying to build on a successful sophomore campaign. She is athletically gifted and the Elite team tries to take full advantage of it. She executes a variety of sets. Cooper also makes things happen out of system. She has a solid jump serve and is a sound passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832494"],"_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-699e4e4728d3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tracy is trying to turn into a sound all-around player for the Elite team. Tracy has great reaction time using great form to keep plays alive. Tracy also a solid jump serve. Tracy hits tough crosses and back row shots. She can cut balls around blockers on gap shots and ones. Tracy will continue to find ways to better balls as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612212"],"_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-699e4f9cb6f7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willis continuously uses a good platform to jumpstart the offensive attack. Willis always squares her arms forward to put setters in good position. Willis has great range and is a tough server.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749345"],"_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-699e506694b39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curry executes a number of sets and the coaches try to take advantage of that. Curry puts balls back toward the net so hitters are able to take solid swings. Curry is also an aggressive server and makes crisp first touches.</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 -->