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<p>We've seen lots of great volleyball over the past 3 months, and the setters and hitters have been working tirelessly on their connections. This is a 3 part series that will showcase some of the best hitter/setter connections in the state. Want a chance to make the list? Make sure you share your highlight with us @PrepDigTexas and @MalloriHowie. Make sure you watch each connection and vote below!</p>
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<h2>Volume 1</h2>
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<h3>[player_tooltip player_id='216523' first='Audrey' last='Terry'] > [player_tooltip player_id='124153' first='Jaela' last='Auguste'] / Grand Oaks</h3>
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<p>Perhaps one of the most lethal combos in Houston is [player_tooltip player_id='216523' first='Audrey' last='Terry'] setting up middle blocker [player_tooltip player_id='124153' first='Jaela' last='Auguste']. With Jaela hitting a whopping .534 on the season, she is scoring over 50% of the time. [player_tooltip player_id='216523' first='Audrey' last='Terry'] has the quick release and timing that is needed to run that efficient set. <strong><a href="https://x.com/WOLsports/status/1582514848696451073?s=20&t=HEhAf4S52wyW11nlXV_g0Q">Check it out</a>.</strong></p>
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<h3>[player_tooltip player_id='124129' first='Campbell' last='Bartley'] > Riley Malloy / Austin High</h3>
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<p>Junior setter [player_tooltip player_id='124129' first='Campbell' last='Bartley'] loves setting up freshmen outside Riley Malloy. Riley is the team's kill leader, and she's hitting a .300 from the outside position. Not only does she hit outside, but she can hit a variety of other sets, and back row as well, all set up by setter Campbell.<a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Hz0qr"> <strong>Check it out.</strong></a></p>
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<h3>[player_tooltip player_id='225147' first='Caroline' last='Prihoda'] > [player_tooltip player_id='209539' first='Lacy' last='Tinnell'] / College Park</h3>
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<p>Next, we have a freshmen-to-freshman combo with [player_tooltip player_id='225147' first='Caroline' last='Prihoda'] and [player_tooltip player_id='209539' first='Lacy' last='Tinnell']. Caroline is feeding the 6'4 freshman in the middle, and it is working. Lacy Tinnel is fast, aggressive, and competitive. She demands the ball and Caroline delivers. This combo will be dangerous in the future. <strong><a href="https://x.com/PassThaBall/status/1570093471654092800?s=20&t=HEhAf4S52wyW11nlXV_g0Q">Check it out.</a></strong></p>
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<h3>[player_tooltip player_id='141134' first='Audrey' last='Clark'] > [player_tooltip player_id='141128' first='Hannah' last='Pfiffner'] / Wakeland</h3>
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<p>Wakeland's [player_tooltip player_id='141134' first='Audrey' last='Clark'] and [player_tooltip player_id='141128' first='Hannah' last='Pfiffner'] have an amazing slide connection. They can run it from anywhere on the court. Hannah's ability to time the set perfectly and explode with her verticle makes for a huge swing and a solid connection. <strong><a href="https://x.com/WakelandVB/status/1582525525951926274?s=20&t=HEhAf4S52wyW11nlXV_g0Q">Check it out here.</a></strong></p>
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<h3>Kinzley Riggins > Jaden Polovina / Crowley</h3>
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<p>Kinzley Riggins and Jaden Polovina's connection can be found all over the court, from any position. Jaden loves setting Kinzley, and you can see the chemistry between their playing style. Kinzley loves a good line shot. <a href="https://x.com/KinzleyBrown/status/1581280690103992320?s=20&t=HEhAf4S52wyW11nlXV_g0Q"><strong>Check it out here.</strong></a></p>
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<h3>[player_tooltip player_id='142207' first='Gabriella' last='Reeves'] > [player_tooltip player_id='99498' first='Katie' last='Hill'] / Reagan</h3>
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<p>San Antonio duo Gabbi Reeves and middle [player_tooltip player_id='99498' first='Katie' last='Hill'] connect for some monster swings. Gabbi has a fast release, and Katie is a very quick middle, that combines for a lethal combo. <strong><a href="https://x.com/adyperez2024/status/1576233171766726656?s=20&t=HEhAf4S52wyW11nlXV_g0Q">Check it out.</a></strong></p>
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<h3>Who's got the best connection? Vote below! Poll Closes on 10/25 at 12:00 pm!</h3>
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We've seen lots of great volleyball over the past 3 months, and the setters and hitters have been working tirelessly on their connections. This is a 3 part series that will showcase some of the best hitter/setter connections in the state. Want a chance to make the list? Make sure you share your highlight with us @PrepDigTexas and @MalloriHowie. Make sure you watch each connection and vote below!
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