Licking County Will Return Big Offense Among Top Hitters

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805098"],"_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-69e9395b396c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cox had a terrific sophomore season as she finished second overall offensively with 307 total kills. As one of two attackers to eclipse the 300 kills mark, she averaged 3.5 k/s for a breakout season for Johnstown-Monroe. She also added 173 digs for a 6.9 d/m effort. Her contributions helped the Johnnies to a 12-4 league record, earning her a 2nd team all-league honor. She plays her club ball with Next 16 Blue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480857"],"_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-69e9395b3972e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With 642 career kills, Hall has been a mainstay for Licking Heights since her freshman season. Her junior effort in 2025 was her career best at 286 total kills and a 3.7 k/s average, good for third overall in the league. Her impact was efficient as well as at an impressive 42% kill rate given the volume of swings she saw throughout the season. She also added a career high 14.0 d/m average. Hall currently plays club with [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.71, one of the favorites in the 17 National division at the upcoming OVR bid tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["693791"],"_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-69e9395b39775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortimer is a 2027 middle committed to play at Ohio University. Competing for [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last='']'s top 17U team this club season, she has one high school opportunity ahead of her with her Granville team. At 6'1, she finished fourth overall offensively in 2025 as one of the league's top middles. With 274 total kills, Mortimer averaged 3.3 k/s, both career bests. She was dynamite on the defensive side as well, leading the league in blocking with 114 blocks and a superior 4.8 b/m average.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["767553"],"_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-69e9395b397b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newark Catholic finished 27-0 overall, claiming the DVI state crown, as Caudill was their top offensive threat. Her career best effort was very efficient at .471 to lead the league, while she terminated teh ball at 54% rate. She will enter her senior year with 560 total kills and approaching 400 digs. She will lead a core returning offensive group that will compete well if they can find the right options to take over the setting role vacated by outgoing seniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["948597"],"_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-69e9395b397f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis finished the season just shy of 250 total kills, good for sixth overall offensively behind a career best effort for a single season. The 5'9 outside hitter averaged 3.2 k/s along with a career best 11.2 d/m. Having earned 570 career kills, the bulk of those came over the past two seasons, setting the stage for her to have her best season yet over her senior effort. Northridge finished 15-8 overall and 9-7 in LCL play behind Ellis' leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->