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<p>Sophomore outside hitters will be among the 14th Region's top underclassmen in the 2023 high school volleyball season.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2026 14th Region outside hitters to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>Hailey Byrd </strong>is an athletic outside hitter who thrives at the net. Byrd, who works well with the middle blocker on blocks, possesses a solid skill set and delivers in several statistical categories regularly. Byrd is quick reacting and adjusts well to sets coming from any location. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212195' first='Naoma' last='Noble']</strong> is a versatile player who can produce as both an outside hitter and a defensive specialist. Noble adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills. A player with a diverse skill set, Noble produces both offensively and defensively regularly. </p>
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<p><strong>Sarah Osborne</strong> can deliver from multiple positions in the front row. An outside hitter/middle blocker, Osborne is aggressive and provides a strong presence at the net. Able to be a go-to hitter and a primary passer, Osborne is a solid hitter who can contribute to multiple categories regularly, making an impact both offensively and defensively. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847236' first='Laycee' last='Puckett'] </strong>possesses strong jumping ability and excels on the left side of the net. A hard hitter who completes attack hits at a high level, Puckett can deliver consistently from both the front row and the back row. Puckett possesses solid back row skills and can produce from different parts of the court routinely. </p>
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Sophomore outside hitters will be among the 14th Region's top underclassmen in the 2023 high school volleyball season.
A look at four 2026 14th Region outside hitters to watch follows.
Hailey Byrd is an athletic outside hitter who thrives at the net. Byrd, who works well with the middle blocker on blocks, possesses a solid skill set and delivers in several statistical categories regularly. Byrd is quick reacting and adjusts well to sets coming from any location.
Naoma NobleNaomaNoble
5'11" | OH
Wolfe County | 2026 StateKY is a versatile player who can produce as both an outside hitter and a defensive specialist. Noble adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills. A player with a diverse skill set, Noble produces both offensively and defensively regularly.
Sarah Osborne can deliver from multiple positions in the front row. An outside hitter/middle blocker, Osborne is aggressive and provides a strong presence at the net. Able to be a go-to hitter and a primary passer, Osborne is a solid hitter who can contribute to multiple categories regularly, making an impact both offensively and defensively.
Is this you, Laycee PuckettLayceePuckett
DS/L
Estill County | 2026 KY
possesses strong jumping ability and excels on the left side of the net. A hard hitter who completes attack hits at a high level, Puckett can deliver consistently from both the front row and the back row. Puckett possesses solid back row skills and can produce from different parts of the court routinely.
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Noble
5'11" | OH
Wolfe County | 2026
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is a versatile player who can produce as both an outside hitter and a defensive specialist. Noble adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid back row skills. A player with a diverse skill set, Noble produces both offensively and defensively regularly. 
