Division I, Class AA, Regions 5 and 6 Players to View This Year

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two-time defending state champion Valor Prep Wildcats reside in Region 5, District 10 and will be heavily favored to three-peat in the class this year. Head coach Kylie Harvey said the team does not fear the rest of the class entering the season. They are loaded with ther likes of [player_tooltip player_id='785422' first='Kerrington' last='Corbin'], [player_tooltip player_id='946592' first='Anarela' last='Mejias Ayala'] and [player_tooltip player_id='946607' first='Jentelle' last='McNairl'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["842909"],"_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-6a7e7d2f34eb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pierceall (pictured) does a good job making things happen at the pins, She wins jousts at the net and places overpassed balls away from opponents. Pierceall tools blocks and takes nice cut shots in front of opponents on go routes. She does a good job attacking seams with precision. She can step in and make quality sets when needed and is an aggressive server.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964309"],"_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-6a7e81319a97f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eckert is a huge challenge to defend at the net because she uses her size so well to rise up and quickly pound down ones and twos. She has a quick arm swing and a heavy right hand. Eckert puts down overpassed balls with authority. Eckert tools blocks and also smokes solid crosses across the net. Eckert has solid blocking form and a sizzling line drive jump serve. Eckert also does a good job providing net backup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984591"],"_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-6a7e84ade8dc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love does not need to be perfect with the hitters at Valor Prep with her sets, but she still strives for it with her quick touch and her decision-making. She does not lock her arms and executes a variety of sets including back sets with little lean, shoots and pipes. Love slides on her knees if needed to put sets on target. Love has a deceptive set-over and sends out of system sets toward the net. She helps execute a number of fakes to take blockers away from teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802162"],"_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-6a7e84ade8e19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mcmains has a nice rhythm on the pins. Mcmains tips balls over blockers and makes the most of out of rhythm balls. She does what she can to consistently put down balls across the net. Mcmains gets the Indians into a good rhythm consistently on defense. Mcmains makes the routine passes and handles well-struck crosses. She also gives Montgomery Central nice net backup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814869"],"_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-6a7e84ade8e60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knipper is a playmaker in the front row. She sends nice roll and off shots to different locations on the court including near the back lines. Knipper tools blocks and places overpassed balls away from opponents. Knipper quickly goes up for blocks then gets into her attack position. Knipper could be more effective if she develops a good attack rhythm. She has the size to put balls over and around blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from 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. 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