Underclassmen Hitters from NYC Tournament
Four young, but talented hitters from the 15 and 16 Open Division at the New Year’s Classic Tournament. Leah Bartlett – 5’11” – MH, Opp – Class of 2023 – Venetian Bay 16-1 Marquise Leah Bartlett led her club…
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Continue ReadingFour young, but talented hitters from the 15 and 16 Open Division at the New Year’s Classic Tournament.
Leah Bartlett – 5’11” – MH, Opp – Class of 2023 – Venetian Bay 16-1 Marquise
Leah Bartlett led her club team, Venetian Bay 16-1 Marquise, to their victory in the NYC 15/16 Open division. She is a powerful, smart hitter that excels at attacking in any position on the net. On the Varsity team at Venice High School, Leah played in 45 sets and scored 165 kills with an incredible .947 hitting percentage. She also totaled 38 solo blocks and 30 aces.
Hilary Hupp – 5’11” – OH – Class of 2024 – Venetian Bay 16-1 Marquise
Hilary Hupp is another outstanding hitter for the 16’s Venetian Bay team. Although she is only a freshman, she is producing high-level attacking from the outside position. Also on Venice High’s Varsity team, Hilary played in 22 sets this past season and scored 127 kills with a .932 hitting percentage. She also put up 16 blocks and 25 aces.
Izabella Horruitiner – 5’8” – OH, DS – Class of 2024 – Club Steel 15 Navy
Izabella Horruitiner is an all-around great player that excels in both defensive and offensive positions. Her coaches agree that her high-level playing is beyond her years, and as a freshman started on Wiregrass Ranch High’s Varsity team. She played in 56 sets this past season and scored 73 kills and 10 blocks with 45 digs. Izabella definitely stands out on the court.
Kyleigh Stafford – 5’6” – OH, DS – Class of 2024 – Club Steel 15 Navy
Kyleigh Stafford is a staple player for Steel’s 15 Navy team. She has had great success in several positions, can play all the way around the court, but truly shines in the front row attacking. As a freshman, Kyleigh started on Wesley Chapel High’s Varsity team and played in 72 sets with 84 kills, 14 blocks, and 89 digs. She is especially good at making tough spots work while attacking and can easily switch it up to a tip when tight to the net or spots are open.