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<p>As demonstrated throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season, several 15th Region sophomores can contribute from multiple positions. </p>
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<p>A look at five versatile 2025 15th Region players to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>Sophie Adkins </strong>can thrive as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. Athletic, Adkins possesses strong jumping ability and provides precise sets. A strong communicator who can be a vocal leader, Adkins is quick reacting and identifies opposing players successfully from multiple positions. </p>
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<p><strong>Sara Brown </strong>runs the offense effectively and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. In addition to setter, Brown can contribute as a right side hitter. Accurate and reliable, Brown has shown the ability to set and hit from various parts of the court. </p>
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<p><strong>Emma Collins</strong> is a versatile player who can make an impact as both a setter and an outside. Accurate and consistent, Collins possesses quickness and agility. Collins provides solid sets and hits along with contributing defensively. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='269735' first='Olivia' last='Maynard'] </strong>excels as a right side hitter but can also deliver as a defensive specialist. A player with a diverse skillset, Maynard can make an impact both offensively and defensively regularly. Maynard hits consistently from both the front row and back row along with digging for quick attacks routinely. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159374' first='Hanna' last='Steffey']</strong> is a productive hitter who can hit from either side of the net. A player who elevates well at the net, Steffey is among the leaders for her high school team. Able to complete attack hits reliably, Steffey adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills. </p>
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As demonstrated throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season, several 15th Region sophomores can contribute from multiple positions.
A look at five versatile 2025 15th Region players to watch follows.
Sophie Adkins can thrive as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. Athletic, Adkins possesses strong jumping ability and provides precise sets. A strong communicator who can be a vocal leader, Adkins is quick reacting and identifies opposing players successfully from multiple positions.
Sara Brown runs the offense effectively and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. In addition to setter, Brown can contribute as a right side hitter. Accurate and reliable, Brown has shown the ability to set and hit from various parts of the court.
Emma Collins is a versatile player who can make an impact as both a setter and an outside. Accurate and consistent, Collins possesses quickness and agility. Collins provides solid sets and hits along with contributing defensively.
Olivia MaynardOliviaMaynard
RS
Paintsville | 2025 StateKYexcels as a right side hitter but can also deliver as a defensive specialist. A player with a diverse skillset, Maynard can make an impact both offensively and defensively regularly. Maynard hits consistently from both the front row and back row along with digging for quick attacks routinely.
Hanna SteffeyHannaSteffey
5'7" | OH
Shelby Valleys | 2025 StateKY is a productive hitter who can hit from either side of the net. A player who elevates well at the net, Steffey is among the leaders for her high school team. Able to complete attack hits reliably, Steffey adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills.
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Olivia
Maynard
RS
Paintsville | 2025
State
KY
excels as a right side hitter but can also deliver as a defensive specialist. A player with a diverse skillset, Maynard can make an impact both offensively and defensively regularly. Maynard hits consistently from both the front row and back row along with digging for quick attacks routinely. 
Hanna
Steffey
5'7" | OH
Shelby Valleys | 2025
State
KY
is a productive hitter who can hit from either side of the net. A player who elevates well at the net, Steffey is among the leaders for her high school team. Able to complete attack hits reliably, Steffey adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills. 
