10th Region Quarterfinals: One historic win, One lopsided victory

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's Notes: Do you want to get in front of Prep Dig Scouts? This is one big way to do it. The annual Kentucky Exposure Tour in Wilder is Nov. 28. Click on this link to register:</em> <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2489/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-kentucky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://events.prepdig.com/e/2489/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-kentucky</a>. <em>For 25 percent off, type</em> ET26Mike25OFF <em>at checkout.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first night of the 10th Region Quarterfinals at Bishop Brossart saw one team earn a historic win and the hosts unsurprisingly win big. This region tournament goes through Bishop Brossart, which earned the right to host as the result of winning the 37th District Tournament. The region host alternates among the four districts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paris 3, Bracken County 0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-22)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hounds (18-11 overall) were not satisfied with just making it to the region tournament for the first time in the fifth season of the program. The Hounds wanted to keep going and they earned their first region tournament win by controlling the net. Sisters [player_tooltip player_id='850571' first='Mia' last='Mason'] and [player_tooltip player_id='603211' first='Molly' last='Mason'] did a good job running the offense after nice passes from [player_tooltip player_id='960865' first='Angie' last='Roque-Romero'] and [player_tooltip player_id='960871' first='Emma' last='Morris']. [player_tooltip player_id='1056888' first='Gabby' last='Gardner'], Anaiya Hayden and [player_tooltip player_id='960873' first='Rose' last='Hayden'] also took some nice swings. Injured 6-4 outside/right side [player_tooltip player_id='946052' first='Emmalyn' last='Ogden'] came in and took one serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bracken County (22-14) saw setter [player_tooltip player_id='535232' first='Rees' last='Hargett'] make some nice passes to [player_tooltip player_id='805758' first='Izzy' last='Godman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='819271' first='Sophie' last='Bachman'] in addition to [player_tooltip player_id='1037471' first='Halle' last='Routt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='795859' first='Kyndall' last='Johnson']. Aleigha Leist, Willow Tarter and others made good passes from the back row. The Bears just could not get into an offensive rhythm consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Brossart 3, Nicholas County 0 (25-9, 25-4, 25-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs (34-3) made sure they came out strong and played to their level the entire match. [player_tooltip player_id='587827' first='Grace' last='Frommeyer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='569742' first='Josie' last='Reckner'] handled things from the back row so experienced setter [player_tooltip player_id='484451' first='Aubrey' last='Rebholz'] could set up the hitters. [player_tooltip player_id='832519' first='Hailey' last='Heitker'] had an amazing game with [player_tooltip player_id='885299' first='Evelyn' last='Laker'], [player_tooltip player_id='515259' first='Callie' last='Ritter'], [player_tooltip player_id='885509' first='Emma' last='Sheanshang'] and [player_tooltip player_id='732580' first='Leah' last='Robinson'] taking nice swings along with [player_tooltip player_id='988769' first='Claire' last='Decker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='912039' first='Jayna' last='Wilson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicholas County scored the first several points of the first set, before Bishop Brossart settled into its tough offensive rhythm. The three seniors in setter [player_tooltip player_id='757958' first='Alison' last='Reid'], outside hitter Loralee Orazan and libero [player_tooltip player_id='991280' first='Abigail' last='McNabb'] tried to help the Jackets advance. Nicholas County just had no answer for Brossart's size. However, head coach Kim Denkins did say Nicholas County did better than expected in the rebuilding year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paris travels back to Bishop Brossart on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the region semifinals.</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":["1056888"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae0d5f31bc17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gardner (pictured) does a great job getting on top of balls and putting nice swings into them. Gardner sends hard balls down lines with a good downward trajectory. Gardner attacks seams with precision and uses sharp angles to hit balls away from opponents. Gardner is especially tough on ones. Defensively, Gardner takes minimal steps to balls and makes nice passes. Gardner said she's been working on her footwork and her connection with setters. Gardner said the setters know where to place balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["960871"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae0da254dfae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morris hustles hard after balls in the back row. Morris makes the simple passes and extends her arms to close seams and make two to three-point passes. Her all-around plays shows in the front row as she makes nice out of system swings. Morris is an aggressive server. She needs some work on her serve reception, but that will come in time. Morris said it's a matter of putting in the work inside and out of practices to make the simple passes, move the feet and always be ready for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805758"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae0da254e009"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godman does a good job tooling blocks and putting over quality roll shots. Godman makes things happen with the right spacing away from the net. Her all-around plays shows on defense. Godman does a good job squaring her arms up to balls to make quality first touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832519"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae0df327c419"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heitker sends nice off shots into open seams and does a good job getting on top of balls to put nice power into them. Heitker has nice execution on go routes and tools blocks. Heitker makes good in-air adjustments trying to hit balls away from opponents and lands free balls for points, sending them over with a purpose. Heitker said when the Mustangs go out there and have fun as a team, they play a lot better together. She added it's a matter of the Mustangs staying out of their heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885509"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae0df327c49a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheanshang tools blocks and makes things happen on go routes. She tips to open spots in the three zone and keeps swinging even after opponents block her. She reacts quickly on defense. Sheanshang hustles after balls, lunging out to make saves under control. Sheanshang said she's learned to work with teammates more and picked up her energy, not giving up on herself. Sheanshang added she still pushes hard even if points don't go Bishop Brossart's way.</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 and a half 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. 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