Kondik left everything on the court in her final game for the Pandas. Kondik got up and used her high attack point to power balls over and around blockers, especially when Notre Dame did get in system. She once again took powerful hits from the back row. Kondik mixes in nice off shots from the front and back rows. Kondik also does a great job stepping to balls and deliver smooth first touches to setters.

Kondik rose up and made a number of solid plays expected from a sound all-around player to lift the Pandas to another region crown. The tournament most valuable player takes a number of sharp line swings and crosses and her back row hitting has improved drastically from last year. Kondik makes the simple passes and is an aggressive server. Kondik said having at least four options at all times is super helpful because opponents can’t predict where the ball is going and she credited Osterkamp for putting balls different places and the Pandas practice pipes a good bit.

Notre Dame Academy out of Park Hill, KY in the Cincinnati area will make their annual trip to Chicago for the Asics Challenge. Prior to the tournament they will take on one of the top Illinois programs in Marist tonight.  One of the top players in Kentucky in the Class of 2027 is Teagan Kondik Teagan Kondik 6'1" | OH/RS Notre Dame | 2027 State #190 Nation KY who averages nearly four kills per set.  She plays her club ball for NKYVC and will be staying close to home and playing for Cincinnati who  has picked up some key local groups.

Kondik’s determination on the court is unmatched. Kondik gets on top of balls and pounds out tough crosses and line shots. Kondik does a great job painting side and back lines. Kondik mixes in nice tips and makes things happen when Notre Dame is out of system. Kondik is not afraid to shove balls to open spots on the court.

Kondik dominated both games when the team got into rhythm. The Cincinnati commit showed she is in mid-season form having faced great Open Division competition during club season. She puts great power into hits from the front and back row. Kondik has found ways to develop even sharper line and cross shots. Kondik delivered outstanding first touches and jump serves. Aside from the desire to make it back to the state championship with unfinished business and playing for a tradition-rich progam with the expectation, Kondik said she’s always been to improve her game each time she takes the court. Kondik noted another motivation factor in the desire to take steps forward is everyone around players want the same thing.

Kondik consistently finds ways to refine her swings. The University of Cincinnati commit takes hard swings on the go routes and smashes hard four to four crosses. Kondik said she’s been working on her consistency and keeping balls inbounds.

Kondik (pictured) had a great game from both pins for the Pandas. She always attacks with great power and authority doing what she can to put balls down hitting .480 in the game against North Oldham. Kondik is not afraid to use her size to put balls over, around and sometimes power through double blocks. Kondik said the team chemistry helps in games like this because players do what they can knowing a win means a spot in the state championship game, adding teammates have their support.