Club Team Spotlight: KIVA 17 Black National

Steve LeMaster

March 19, 2021 @ 09:20 PM

KIVA 17 Black National features players from throughout the Louisville area. A breakdown of the KIVA 17 Black National roster follows. Torie Sparks is a 5-10 sophomore outside hitter from Bethlehem High School. Sparks has shown the ability to be explosive at the net and hit consistently from the left side. Nicole Bentz is a 5-11 freshman outside hitter/middle hitter from Assumption High School. Bentz possesses a diverse skillset and is able to produce regularly as both an outside hitter and a middle hitter. Audrey Oxley is a 5-6 sophomore defensive specialist from Corydon Central High school. A quick young volleyball player, Oxley possesses solid passing and defensive skills Alex O’Connor is a 5-8 junior defensive specialist from Atherton High School. O’Connor covers the floor and digs and pursues well. [player_tooltip player_id="106667" first="Emily" last="Surbaugh"] is a 5-8 junior setter from Male High School. An accurate passer, Surbaugh is a vocal leader who communicates well and has shown the ability to thrive offensively. [player_tooltip player_id="68139" first="Callie" last="Wiegandt"] is a 5-8 junior setter from Holy Cross High School. An experienced volleyball player, Wiegandt runs the offense efficiently and identifies blockers successfully. Elly Knoop is a 5-11 junior opposite from Assumption High School. Comfortable playing in the front row, Knoop possesses solid jumping skills and versatility. Kate Whittle is a 5-6 senior defensive specialist from Sacred Heart Academy. Whittle, who is headed to Berry College, delivers as a back row hitter and sets well. Joy Carstanjen is a 5-10 junior outside hitter/middle hitter from Kentucky Country Day School. Athletic, Carstanjen can produce from both the front row and the back row. Kacee Blair is a 5-9 junior middle hitter from Bullitt Central High School. Blair has demonstrated the ability to use quick attacks on offense and works well with teammates.