History Makers, Hard Swingers in 10th Region Quarters, Day Two

<!-- 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 10th Region semifinals features the top two teams all season long in the host Bishop Brossart Mustangs and George Rogers Clark. That is not a suprise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest news in the tournament has been two teams winning the first region tournament games in program history joining them. One day after the fifth-year Paris Hounds won the regional quarterfinal game in the first appearance in the region tournament, the Augusta Panthers came out victorious for the first time in the sixth appearance in a region quarterfinal game. Bishop Brossart (34-3 overall) hosts Paris (18-11) at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday then GRC (21-7) takes on Augusta (21-12) at 7:30 p.m. with the championship game taking place at 6 p.m. Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>George Rogers Clark 3, Calvary Christian 0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-13)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cardinals won the rematch of last year's region semifinals controlling the net with two powerful outside hitters in [player_tooltip player_id='776724' first='Brooke' last='Gough'] and [player_tooltip player_id='963197' first='Elayna' last='Swart'] and middle [player_tooltip player_id='1057451' first='Libby' last='McCormick']. [player_tooltip player_id='850203' first='Anna' last='Cooper'] once again did a good job running the offense with [player_tooltip player_id='941895' first='Addison' last='Palmer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1057453' first='Eva' last='Walker'] making nice plays in the back row. Mackenzie Cowles and the team's lone senior in Raleigh Hollis also took some nice swings for the Cardinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cougars (24-9) tried to ride their defense and aggressive serving to another win knowing they were outmatched at the net. Libero [player_tooltip player_id='896714' first='Madison' last='Stelzer'] once again made dynamic saves handling a number of well-struck balls at her along with Landry Elmer. [player_tooltip player_id='1046738' first='Annabel' last='Leach'] and [player_tooltip player_id='918951' first='Natalia' last='McGlynn'] took nice turns running the offense with [player_tooltip player_id='779514' first='Megan' last='Arthur'], [player_tooltip player_id='1057459' first='Ava' last='Dahler'] and Natalie McGlynn among others taking nice swings. Calvary Christian just could not keep GRC out of rhythm consistently to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Augusta 3, Harrison County 1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Augusta started its program in 2005 and owns two district championships in 2012 and 2013 over that time frame. The Panthers broke through to not only win the first region tournament game, but also beat Harrison County for the first time in program history in 25 tries. The Fillies won both games during the regular season this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1049438' first='Aryanna' last='Davis'] gave the Panthers sound all-around play to lead Augusta to the win with [player_tooltip player_id='603851' first='Kyleigh' last='Kirk'] and Kahghan Hinson taking nice turns running the offense. [player_tooltip player_id='828741' first='Adalen' last='Gilliam'], [player_tooltip player_id='812494' first='Claire' last='Elliott'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1049470' first='Samantha' last='Young'] took some timely swings with libero Natalee Roberts leading the way on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison County (21-12) did see [player_tooltip player_id='532789' first='Audree' last='Whitaker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1057468' first='Mae' last='Heimlich'] take some nice swings with [player_tooltip player_id='941450' first='Maci' last='Ware'] recording timely digs. The Fillies shot themselves in the foot with numerous unforced errors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These hard hitters and history makers paved the way for Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1049438"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1057430,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6ae20bfc9c89e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis (pictured) will understandably not take all the credit for it, but she gave the best all-around play on the court in the second game of Tuesday's semifinals. Davis was aggressive at the net and took solid swings from the front and back row. Davis is tough on ones and does a nice job tipping over blocks. Davis tools blocks and nicely places overpassed balls away from opponents. Davis delivers a powerful jump serve and is a sound solo blocker. Davis said it is a family atmosphere at Augusta and the Panthers left everything on the court knowing they had nothing to lose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["603851"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1057436,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6ae20bfc9c914"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirk brings nice versatility to the Panthers. Kirk nicely leads the Augusta offense. Kirk does a great job mixing up routes but does not hesitate to find the hot hitters. Kirk consistently makes nice, on-target passes and pounds out hard line shots. Kirk sends out of system second balls back toward the net and instinctively sticks her arms out to keep plays alive. She had a huge dig in the third set for Augusta. Kirk said when the Panthers mess up, they rely on each other and build each other up. She credited the Augusta coaches for handling that well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057451"],"_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-6ae2117e9f775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCormick has helped give the Cardinals a nice presence in the middle to create space for the powerful outsides. McCormick calls for balls and pounds ones to different zones on the court and puts nice off shots to the back lines. McCormick wins jousts at the net and forms nice double blocks with teammates. McCormick said her emergence has given the Cardinals more options offensively and also gives them a break at times trying to do different things, especially if specific shots are not working.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057453"],"_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-6ae2117e9f7d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker has helped the Cardinals form a solid defense. She takes minimal steps to balls and sticks her arms out to dig up balls. Walker produces quality out of system sets and is coachable. Walker said the team does a good job communicating in the back row. Walker attributed that to the solid team chemistry at GRC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057459"],"_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-6ae2171b45be5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dahler gives the Cougars nice all-around play. She is fundamentally sound in the back row. Dahler continues to swing hard even after getting blocked. Dahler also puts over nice roll shots. Dahler handles well-struck serves and makes good adjustments on redirected balls. Dahler needs work on her hitting accuracy, but that will come with more repetitions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057468"],"_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-6ae2171b45c13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heimlich gives the Fillies a nice option on the outside. Heimlich has a nice arm swing and follow through on her swings. Heimlich records nice tips to open shallow zones on the court. Heimlich also works well with teammates to form nice double blocks. Heimlich can take nice next steps as a hitter with an even quicker arm swing.</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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