Tri-Star Juniors 17, 18 Teams Overviews

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One local club did not resume action this year. Some of those players came over to play for this club located in Martin, Tennessee as a result.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17 Navy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has some of the area's more talented individuals starting with Dyersburg sophomore libero [player_tooltip player_id='801140' first='Avery' last='Gatlin']. The setters are Mayfield junior [player_tooltip player_id='484268' first='Neely' last='Flowers'] and Calloway County sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='779150' first='Taylor' last='Holland']. University School of Jackson junior Kendall Keen will take swings from the outside and Obion County Central junior Skylar Brundige will play defensive specialist if not setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three McCracken County players grace the roster with sophomore Lucy Jones playing outside hitter and defensive specialist. Juniors [player_tooltip player_id='747618' first='Neely' last='Nyberg'] and [player_tooltip player_id='757579' first='Kambell' last='Dunning'] will take swings from the outside and right sides. Murray junior [player_tooltip player_id='504533' first='Reilly' last='Bassett'] will also take rips from the outside with Westview junior [player_tooltip player_id='816087' first='London' last='Buchanan'] and Gibson County junior Aspen Starkey giving the team a middle blocker presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julia Noe is listed as a head coach of this team. The team next plays in the Bluegrass Tournament in Louisville March 6 through 8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17/18 Red</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the featured players on this team is Ballard Memorial junior [player_tooltip player_id='535251' first='Aubrey' last='Alexander'] at defensive specialist. Marshall County sophomore Clara Evans and University School of Jackson junior Reese Scott are also defensive specialists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Obion County Central junior Colee Forester plays setter and defensive specialist with Westview junior Keeley Southerland setting and hitting from the right side. Westview junior [player_tooltip player_id='831826' first='Emilee' last='Collier'], Gibson County junior Catelyn Croom and senior Brooke Baker hitting from the outside. Westview sophomore Campbell Melton hits from the outside and opposite sides and Huntingdon junior Maylyn Turner rounds out the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas Fanic is the team's head coach. The next event is the Sportsplex Blast III in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Feb. 28.</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":["757579"],"_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-699a2162e2ea5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dunning (pictured) made big strides during the last club season and is aiming to do the same this spring. She makes great adjustments on the vertical jumps depositing balls to different zones on the court. She is also extremely reliable when the team is out of system. Dunning could play another big role for the Mustangs this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["504533"],"_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-699a2162e2f50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bassett brings a lot of versatility to the Tigers. She can step into the libero role and make crisp passes. She can then make a big switch to offense and take solid rips. Bassett adds in a tough serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801140"],"_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-699a2162e2fcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gatlin makes a number of good first touches for Dyersburg. Gatlin goes down low for balls using a good platform. She has a sound serve that takes a quick nosedive for big points. Gatlin needs some work on her control, but that will come with more reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831826"],"_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-699a26adc145f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collier does a good job finding ways to control the net. She quickly puts down overpassed balls at the net and denies tips. Collier takes nice swings including a hard roll shot and delivers solid serves.</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 -->