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<p>These five players either moved up from the Watch List or may have had a profile put together in recent months. These five impressed during club season so they found their way into the rankings.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Morgan (pictured) uses her size and quick arm swing to make things happen. She especially takes strong gap and one shots. Morgan has good timing on her blocks. She works well with teammates to form sound double blocks. On top of that, Morgan is a good leader on and off the court. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gribble grew leads and bounds as a setter in the spring. She puts balls in power zones consistently and involves a number of hitters. Gribble does not lock her arms on the sets and makes good decisions. Gribble also shows her value on defense making the simple passes and going hard after balls.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Whitsell looks to contribute to a historically strong Assumption defense this fall. Whitsell makes the simple passes on defense and serve reception. Whitsell forms walls around balls and keeps her arms aimed at targets. Whitsell takes minimal steps to balls, only diving out of necessity. Whitsell handles well-struck crosses with precision and puts across sound serves. Whitsell sends out of system sets back toward the net.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Spillman anticipates well and reacts quickly on balls. Her range has improved during club season. She has a good rhythm on first touches and provides good net backup. Spillman can make pancake digs on setovers and makes nice adjustments on redirected balls. Spillman has a tough float serve the paints back lines and dives quickly on opponents. Spillman also puts up quality out of system sets.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Goodman may be one of the most underrated defensive specialists in the state. She stays focused on every play and has a purpose behind each pass, trying to consistently hit targets. She reads the court well and goes hard after balls. Goodman has sound ball control and communicates well with teammates.</p>
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<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 @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigkentucky/#">prepdigkentucky</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigtennessee/#">prepdigtennessee</a> or @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigoh/#">prepdigoh</a> on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy, @PrepDigTN or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky, Tennessee or Ohio needs coverage or even have feedback on the Kentucky or Tennessee 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 on yearly subscriptions, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p>
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These five players either moved up from the Watch List or may have had a profile put together in recent months. These five impressed during club season so they found their way into the rankings.
To get in front of Prep Dig Scouts, college coaches and other top talent from the Classes of 2027 to 2029 at the Stock Up Showcase in Wilder on July, 18, register here. http://events.prepdig.com/e/2288/register/kentucky-stock-up-showcase. The discount code of Mike26PD25OFF gives players 25 percent off.
Morgan (pictured) uses her size and quick arm swing to make things happen. She especially takes strong gap and one shots. Morgan has good timing on her blocks. She works well with teammates to form sound double blocks. On top of that, Morgan is a good leader on and off the court.
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Gribble grew leads and bounds as a setter in the spring. She puts balls in power zones consistently and involves a number of hitters. Gribble does not lock her arms on the sets and makes good decisions. Gribble also shows her value on defense making the simple passes and going hard after balls.
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Whitsell looks to contribute to a historically strong Assumption defense this fall. Whitsell makes the simple passes on defense and serve reception. Whitsell forms walls around balls and keeps her arms aimed at targets. Whitsell takes minimal steps to balls,…
Spillman anticipates well and reacts quickly on balls. Her range has improved during club season. She has a good rhythm on first touches and provides good net backup. Spillman can make pancake digs on setovers and makes nice adjustments on…
Goodman may be one of the most underrated defensive specialists in the state. She stays focused on every play and has a purpose behind each pass, trying to consistently hit targets. She reads the court well and goes hard after balls. Goodman has sound ball control and communicates well with teammates.
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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, @prepdigtennessee or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy, @PrepDigTN or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky, Tennessee or Ohio needs coverage or even have feedback on the Kentucky or Tennessee 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 on yearly subscriptions, enter code graham30 at checkout.
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