Playoff Wins Behind These Key Setting Performances

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057688"],"_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-6aedf1b7b1602"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore setter was terrific in Coldwater's recent win over a good Huron team. Hoying dished 41 assists in the Cavaliers' 3-0 win as her distribution was a strong feature of this match. As two athletes earned six kills apiece the rest of their point scoring came from three other arms that earned between 11 or 12 kills each. This type of balance and production is tough for any opponent to beat. Since assuming the full scope of Coldwater's setting a few matches ago, the Cavaliers have been efficient and very successful. Averaging 5.5 a/s for the season, Hoying has averaged 10.0 a/s over their past five matches. Coldwater, the top-ranked Division V squad, will play for a spot in the state semifinals versus #7 ranked Pleasant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905015"],"_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-6aedf1b7b166b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bellbrook defeated Ross through a 3-0 effort securing their spot in the DIII regional final round. Hunt was a key catalyst in the Golden Eagles' win as she delivered 35 assists, guiding their offense to an efficient .354 clip. The bulk of their offense came from their star hitter in [player_tooltip player_id='773168' first='Kenley' last='Von Handorf'] as Hunt found ways to get her the ball in good situations for her to be the force she was in this win. Von Handorf put home a match high 22 kills on a dominant .435 efficiency of her own. Hunt, a 5'11 junior is averaging 9.1 a/s in 2026. Through high contact point, her touch and control are consistent through a variety of options. Bellbrook will next take on top-ranked McNicholas, last year's DIV state champion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732853"],"_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":231293,"_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-6aedf1b7b16d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yoder dished 45 assists in Garaway's recent 3-0 win over Fairbanks to help launch the #11 ranked Pirates (22-4) into the DVI regional final round. Her 15.0 a/s average in the win was well ahead of her season and career average as the 5'4 senior has been leading this program's offense for a while. With over 3,200 total assists for her career, she has a career average of 9.1 a/s. Through three consecutive seasons at 9.5 a/s, she has guided Garaway to a collective record of 59-18 over that three-year span, which also included a DVI regional final appearance back in 2024. Their next opportunity to advance to the state semifinal round will be a matchup versus #8 Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1061176"],"_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-6aedf1b7b1718"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Queen is a senior setter that has been late to the PD radar, but what a great find and addition to our upcoming 2027 rankings updates. She has broken setting records at Valley, which includes four seasons of contributions as a floor general. As Valley's recent win advances them to the DVI regional final round, Queen should eclipse the 2,000 assists mark for her career as she is currently resting at 1,981 assists. Her senior season has been her best as she is averaging 10.5 a/s while earning the program's first effort of 50 assists in a single match. In Valley's recent 3-1 win over Southeastern, she dished 47 assists for an 11.8 a/s average as they have advanced one step further than their 2025 season where they fell just shy in a tough 3-2 battle. Valley, ranked #8 this season, will next face #11 Garaway for a spot in the DVI state semifinals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740425"],"_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-6aedf1b7b175a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Welch has been contributing for SJA since her freshman season a year ago. Her 2026 fall impact has continued to showcase her skills and potential going forward since coming off a good club effort. Her command of the Jaguar's offense has been assertive and confident as she has increased her output overall with a higher total of assists and an increased average to 8.7 a/s. SJA, ranked #7 in Division I, defeated Perrysburg 3-0 to earn an opportunity in the regional final where they will next take on #6 Strongsville. In the win, Welch dished 37 assists while collecting 17 digs for a big effort for her team on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->