Southern Kentucky Elite Volleyball Academy 15s Teams Overviews

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two teams located in Bowling Green have spent a lot of the season figuring things out. But if last weekend is an indication, one team may have just turned the corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has a nice combination of Logan County and South Warren players that is 21-16 on the season following a 7-3 showing and fourth-place finish in the 15 American Blue Division in the Big South Tournament in Atlanta.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three defensive specialists are South Warren freshmen [player_tooltip player_id='782682' first='Alivia' last='Grubb'], Campbell Newlove and Logan County freshman Aniston Eggleston. The setter is Logan County freshman [player_tooltip player_id='962551' first='Addison' last='Pitts']. The team features two middle blockers in Ava Salyer and Logan County freshman [player_tooltip player_id='812229' first='Caroline' last='White']. The three pin hitters are Logan County freshmen Faith Higgins, Lily Brown and South Warren freshman Olivia Griffith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The head coach is Karrah Cron. The next tournament is the Mid-South Challenge in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday and Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pink</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has had its struggles this season, but has time to build some momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren Central sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='962554' first='Christine' last='Fridy'] is a defensive specialist along with Abigail Taffe and Ashlyn Wooldridge. The setter is Bailey Tomes with Greenwood freshman Avery Lyons and Allen County-Scottsville freshman Kinzley Kelley playing outside hitter. Butler County sophomore Kinslee Smith and Calista Coleman play middle blocker with Lejla Skeric playing right side hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The head coach is Taylor Boyens. The next tournament is the Commonwealth Cup on April 18 and 19 in Madisonville.</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":["782682"],"_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-69d7d7373155e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grubb does a great job on first touches, setting her feet then following through with good form. She has picked up her tempo some. Grubb also plays beach volleyball, which has helped her develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812229"],"_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-69d7d7373162e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White does a solid job hitting off blocks for key points. Her high net approach helps her hit over and around blockers. She pounds balls to different areas on the court. White also has great form on her blocking. White also recovers quickly when balls are blocked to keep plays alive. Her development in this region is something to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["962551"],"_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-69d7e82fbf0a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pitts stepped in and split some time at setter in the fall for Logan County. Pitts took major strides learning to run an efficient offense at the varsity level. Pitts sends balls toward the net consistently. Pitts handles hard crosses using good range on defense. She also adjusts to redirected balls well. Pitts is not afraid to dive to keep plays alive. Her ball control needs some work, but that will come with more repetitions. Pitts had 224 assists and 72 digs, helping Logan County go 23-12, win yet another 13th District crown and drive back to the 4th Region semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["962554"],"_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-69d7e82fbf106"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fridy got her feet wet for the Dragons on varsity in 18 games in the fall. Fridy reads hitters and steps into balls. She takes nice steps back to get to balls over her head. Some work on her communication and ball control could be nice next steps for Fridy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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 coming soon, 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. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->