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<p>After a five-match winning streak to end the regular season, the Mater Academy East Knights are headed to the playoffs and ready to make an impact on the court. Their first playoff match is scheduled for October 27th. Here are the five players to watch</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='922344' first='Kianna' last='Jackson'], a freshman middle blocker, lives up to her position with her blocking at the net. Her presence gives opposing teams something to prepare for. She leads both her team and the 4A Southern–Sun league with 108 blocks. When she is not being a wall at the net, she also contributes offensively, ranking second on the team in kills. Heading into the playoffs, she looks forward to facing a new group of hitters.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='758734' first='La'Vhea' last='Hewitt'] has made herself a force on the court with her jumping ability. Her high contact point allows her to attack above opposing blockers' hands. She also contributes as a blocker, making her presence felt along the net. Ranking third on the team in kills, she has been a key contributor to the Knights' offense. Heading into the playoffs, she looks to build on that production against her next opponent.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='785156' first='Brianna' last='Ayala'] is smart, quick, and deadly with a pass. She covers the court against tips and attacks, reading the opposing team's offense quickly. When she's not digging, she's moving around the court to cover her teammates. Her serve is also one of her most reliable contributions, thanks to her consistency. She is ready to continue to contribute as a Libero come playoff time.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='785154' first='Leilani' last='Rivas'] has always been a force offensively. In her sophomore year, she continues to grow her game, leading her team with 108 kills. Learning different angles and switching between cross court and line attacks keeps defenses on their toes. As a six-rotation player, she contributes on defense as well, leading her team in digs. Opposing teams have trouble putting the ball on the floor when she is in the back row.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='785153' first='Yuliana' last='Rivas'], in her senior year, has developed her offensive leadership on the court as a setter. She takes control and gets the ball to her hitters, regardless of where the ball is. She shows true hustle while maintaining control of her sets. Her deceptive set placement keeps opposing defenses on their toes. What also stands out is her defense, as she is just as active defensively and ranks third on her team in digs.</p>
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After a five-match winning streak to end the regular season, the Mater Academy East Knights are headed to the playoffs and ready to make an impact on the court. Their first playoff match is scheduled for October 27th. Here are the five players to watch
Kianna JacksonKiannaJackson
5'8" | MB/OH
Mater Academy East | 2030 NV
, a freshman middle blocker, lives up to her position with her blocking at the net. Her presence gives opposing teams something to prepare for. She leads both her team and the 4A Southern–Sun league with 108 blocks. When she is not being a wall at the net, she also contributes offensively, ranking second on the team in kills. Heading into the playoffs, she looks forward to facing a new group of hitters.
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La’Vhea HewittLa’VheaHewitt
5'10" | OH/MB
Mater Academy East | 2029 NV
has made herself a force on the court with her jumping ability. Her high contact point allows her to attack above opposing blockers' hands. She also contributes as a blocker, making her presence felt along the net. Ranking third on the team in kills, she has been a key contributor to the Knights' offense. Heading into the playoffs, she looks to build on that production against her next opponent.
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Inside the Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to knowInsidethe Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to know
is smart, quick, and deadly with a pass. She covers the court against tips and attacks, reading the opposing team's offense quickly. When she's not digging, she's moving around the court to cover her teammates. Her…
Inside the Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to knowInsidethe Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to know
has always been a force offensively. In her sophomore year, she continues to grow her game, leading her team with 108 kills. Learning different angles and switching between cross court and line attacks keeps defenses on…
Inside the Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to knowInsidethe Mater Academy East Playoff Lineup – 5 players to know
, in her senior year, has developed her offensive leadership on the court as a setter. She takes control and gets the ball to her hitters, regardless of where the ball is. She shows true hustle while…
Kianna
Jackson
5'8" | MB/OH
Mater Academy East | 2030
NV
, a freshman middle blocker, lives up to her position with her blocking at the net. Her presence gives opposing teams something to prepare for. She leads both her team and the 4A Southern–Sun league with 108 blocks. When she is not being a wall at the net, she also contributes offensively, ranking second on the team in kills. Heading into the playoffs, she looks forward to facing a new group of hitters.
La’Vhea
Hewitt
5'10" | OH/MB
Mater Academy East | 2029
NV
has made herself a force on the court with her jumping ability. Her high contact point allows her to attack above opposing blockers' hands. She also contributes as a blocker, making her presence felt along the net. Ranking third on the team in kills, she has been a key contributor to the Knights' offense. Heading into the playoffs, she looks to build on that production against her next opponent.
