SEMO Dig for Life Tournament Top 2023 Outside Hitters to Watch

Ryan Johnson September 8, 2022 @ 11:09 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='102557' first='Ava' last='Roth'] – 5'6” – 2023 – Jefferson   The Arkansas commit is one heck of a defender and is going D1 to play libero, but right now, she will continue to hit on the outside and does a tremendous job. Watch her defensively but keep an eye on her hitting the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='123465' first='Reese' last='Gray'] – 5'8” – 2023 – Lesterville   Gray is another impressive defensively player, but her powerful swings on the outside are what you notice. Moving up the MSHSAA record books for kills in a career is what you need to keep your eye on.   Dru Koetting – 5'7” – 2023 – Ste. Genevieve   Small but powerful is the best way to describe Dru, but her volleyball IQ is what sets her apart from her teammates.   Carly Long – 5'9” – 2023 – Dexter   Carly is a strong arm outside for the Bearcats that can hit on either pin and helps run the 6-2 offense. The Bearcats go as Carly goes.   Kaylee Ashabranner – 5'8” – 2023 – Gideon   Kaylee is the only returning starter from last year's 2nd place finish in Class 1. The lefty outside gives the Bulldogs enough offense to keep them a contender again this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='168914' first='Maddie' last='Ayers'] – 5'8” – 2023 – South Iron   Ayers does it all for the Class 1 4th place finisher from last year as she plays solid defense, but her hitting is what shines. She can hit on either pin or come in and hit out of the middle with the same results.   [player_tooltip player_id='168920' first='Jelena' last='Gray'] – 5'10” – 2023 – Farmington   Gray will give the Knights an edge in every match, not because she does a tremendous job of passing and playing defense, but because her right arm is lethal.

Ava Roth Ava Roth 5'6" | DS/L Jefferson R-7 | 2023 State MO – 5'6” – 2023 – Jefferson