How Clarksville VBC won top two Divisions at Commonwealth Cup

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='432110' first='Clarksville' last='Volleyball Club'] had chances to win the top three divisions of the Commonwealth Cup on Sunday at the Kentucky Sports Factory in Madisonville, Kentucky. Both the 17-1 and 16-1 teams came back with Gold Medals while the 15-1 team fell short in 15 Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Clarksville 17-1 Jenny R team won it with a 5-0 run through the tournament to move to 19-9 on the season, marking the second tournament win of the season. They had to survive a three-set nailbiter against in-town rival [program_tooltip program_id='558681' first='C-Force' last='Volleyball Club'] 18U Black, 2-1 (25-13, 21-25, 15-13). The team beat the Ethos 18 Impact, 2-0 (25-23, 25-17). C-Forcxe 18 Black knocked off the Integrity Elite 18, 2-1 (29-27, 22-25, 15-11) in the Gold Bracket semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Clarksville 16-1 Liz team knocked off C-Force 16 Black, 2-0 (25-19, 31-29) in a barn-burner to also finish 5-0 for the first tournament win of the season and move to 19-11 on the season. Clarksville 16-1 Liz beat Rhythm 16 Regional, 2-0 (25-9, 25-19) in the gold semifinals with C-Force 16 Black beating Clarksville 16-2 Charley, 2-0 (25-11, 25-22).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Clarksville 15-1 Charlsie made it to the 15 Division championship game after a rough 2-1 (25-19, 22-25, 15-12) win over the Elite Athletic Academy 15 Blue team in the gold semifinals. However, the Next Gen 15 Gold team prevailed by a 2-0 (25-21, 25-11) victory. The team still has a solid 23-8 record on the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965585"],"_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-69e6d4d309488"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawkins is playing two age groups up and benefitting big from it. Hawkins (pictured) hits solid crosses to the shallow one zones and takes things off for sound off hits to corners and other locations on the court. Hawkins can angle balls off blocks for big points. Hawkins is also a sound passer. Hawkins does need some work on her passing, but does what she can to better balls each time she touches them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965587"],"_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-69e6d4d309529"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole consistently makes nice first touches for 17-1 Jenny R. She kept a number of plays alive with great hustle. A number of her passes came under control. Cole also has quick feet providing sound backup at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965589"],"_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-69e6d4d309578"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Neil has good positioning on her sets. She executes a nice variety of long and short sets trying to involve a number of hitters for 18 Black. O'Neil can even execute the back set with little lean. O'Neil sends free balls across the net with purpose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805796"],"_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-69e6dc1d6f7c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor runs the 16-1 Liz offense with efficiency. She sees the other side of the net and makes decisively sound sets. Taylor does not give up on plays. She goes to another hitter if the first swings do not go down. Taylor mixes in deceptive set-overs and delivers sound first touches. Taylor keeps opponents out of rhythm with powerful serves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965597"],"_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-69e6dc1d6f81b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When 16 Black needs a big play, Myles consistently delivers. Myles takes solid swings in the middle and takes nice shots off blocks for huge points. Myles also has nice form on her blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965621"],"_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-69e6e220494f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryant displayed a great combination of speed and ball placement for 15-1 Charlsie. Bryant gets on top of balls to send balls flying to the ground. Bryant is especially tough on line swings. Bryant did a nice job with first touches in the back row. Bryant executes both overhead and bump passes with precision. Bryant is also a solid server.</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 Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. 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 michaelgraham@prepdig.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. 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