Five KIVA 17 Red National Hitters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside hitters and opposite hitters are among the players making an impact for KIVA 17 Red National in the 2023 club volleyball season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The group of hitters for KIVA 17 Red National is made up of five talented in-state high school volleyball players that hail from the 2024 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five KIVA 17 Red National hitters to watch follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["128200"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e99e5dca807"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128200' first='Emma' last='Closurdo'] </strong>is a consistent hitter who can deliver from either side of the net. A right side hitter for KIVA 17 Red National, Closurdo excels on offense and defense regularly. Closurdo elevates well at the net and provides strong hits in addition to digging for quick attacks regularly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["107417"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e99e5dca864"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='107417' first='Charlotte' last='Moriarty'] </strong>possesses solid jumping skills and completes attack hits regularly from her position on the left side of the net. Among the state's top prep volleyball players regardless of class, Moriarty is quick reacting. Moriarty adjusts well to sets coming from any location.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='474635' first='Ayen' last='Nhial']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seneca","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e99e5dca8f2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='474635' first='Ayen' last='Nhial'] </strong>is among Kentucky's top high school volleyball players on the rise. Athletic, Nhial provides size and length at the net with her 6-foot-3 frame. An outside hitter/middle hitter, Nhial, who can lead from multiple positions in the front row, provides solid hits and blocks at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172210"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e99e5dca93d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172210' first='Katelynn' last='Rottman']</strong> is a versatile volleyball player with solid skills. Rottman, who is poised to play for North Oldham as a senior in the 2023 high school volleyball season, possesses a diverse skill set and provides versatility for KIVA 17 Red National. Able to produce as both an outside hitter and a defensive specialist, Rottman contributes in several categories regularly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["128186"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e99e5dca97e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128186' first='Chloe' last='Smith']</strong> has developed into a productive hitter who can thrive from her position in the front row. Poised to take the court for national powerhouse and perennial state title contender Assumption as a senior in the 2023 high school volleyball season, Smith can thrive as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. A reliable hitter from the left side, Smith works well with the middle hitter on blocks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->