Bluegrass Watch List: Five 2029s in 15 Open

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951509' first='Maddie' last='Babbit']</strong> - Cincy East<br>Babbit has big potential as a lengthy pin hitter. She is 5'11 with a long reach, which she uses effectively from both sides of the court. On the left side, she has good control with her dominant inside arm to control the contact with good adjustments in her wrist action and finish. On the right side, she can simply elevate and swing effectively into space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951534' first='Avery' last='Lotycz']</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='430850' first='Toledo' last='VC']<br>The primary libero for TVC 15 Black, Lotycz plays with good composure in a role that can often be hectic or require some big effort. Her ability to stay collected allows her to react and move efficiently in defense and when passing. She can control her platform and angles consistently in routine situations while also using her quickness to develop range to make big plays and create more offensive opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='935988' first='Mya' last='Schroeder']</strong> - Elite VBTC<br>It's been a couple months since we last highlighted Schroeder. Her continued development is impressive as she has shown some dominant qualities from the right side both as an attacker and blocker. Her timing is improving when hitting and with space in front of her she put the ball down in a hurry. She also sets a big block, which can force hitters into errors trying to avoid her. Expect her to arrive in our upcoming 2029 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='774790' first='Elise' last='Grout'] </strong>- Tri State Elite<br>Grout competes for one of Kentucky's top high school programs in Notre Dame Academy, bringing her skills across the border to TSE's top 15U team. She adds depth to their ball control and defense, a key part of this club's success at all levels, and a position they invest in a lot in development and roster presence. She is an athletic competitor in how she prepares and defensively attacks hard driven balls with her platform and hands, not resting on her heels to let the ball come to her. That expectation of the ball and reaction are making solid impact for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951510' first='Kalia' last='Brown']</strong> - Cincy East<br>A 6'1 middle, Brown is a radar watch prospect with good potential to find herself among the 2029 rankings list. She's got length and versatile attacking skills to be able to swing through quick options and at the pins. When on time around her setter she gets up and open to be on top of the ball to drive it to the court. She is one to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->