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Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock

Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock
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Hayden Weber
Hayden Weber March 8, 2025 @ 07:35 AM
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Alyssa Jackson
Alyssa Jackson 5'8" | MB/RS | 2026
AR
Kelis Battles
Kelis Battles OH | 2025
AR
Jerney Butler
Jerney Butler MB/OH | 2026
AR
Dyllan Chandler
Dyllan Chandler 5'10" | RS/MB | 2026
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Volley in the Rock is one of the oldest tournaments in Arkansas continuing to bring strong competition to the tournament each year. The 17's/18/s division has some of the states best teams coming to compete in Cabot. Each of these players have made their mark on the court this season and will be battling against each other. Each of these attackers can take over any game. These will be the attackers that will be turning heads this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='749613' first='Kelis' last='Battles']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='744835' first='Dyllan' last='Chandler']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='751232' first='Alyssa' last='Jackson']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='749585' first='Jerney' last='Butler']<br>Devyn Pilcher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749613"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c1188e695cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Battles is not going to be the tallest attacker in this tournament, but her vertical may put her at having the highest reach. Battles is a very consistent attacker from both the front row and the back row. Battles has a high volleyball IQ and will take strong shots down the line, deep cross, and sharp cross. Battles hardly has to worry about blockers because her contact point is well above most blockers. Battles also has a very hard jump float serve that is difficult to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["744835"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c1188e69631"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chandler swings on both the right side and from the middle. I only had the opportunity to watch her swing from the right side. This was enough to grab my attention. Her block shut down the outsides scoring multiple points for her team. Chandler also has an eye for seeing the court and knowing when to take shots or swinging right through the gap of the block. Chandler is definitely someone to keep on your radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751232"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c1188e69674"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is a springy middle blocker with a powerful arm swing. Jackson can run slides or quick sets out of the middle. Jackson is a consistent middle on her LRJ 17 National team almost always putting the ball into the floor. Jackson can close the block on both pins really well using the right footwork and taking big steps. Jackson may not be the tallest middle blocker out there, but she is definitely someone that should not be overlooked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749585"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c1188e696b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Butler is a dominant outside hitter on her LRJ 17 National team. Her explosive approach and fast arm swing contributes to many of the points for her team. Butler swings around the block really well. She has a very effective and powerful line shot that has been very difficult for the opposing defense to defend. Butler is also very scrappy in defense, picking up tips or taking hard shots at her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Devyn Pilcher","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_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":"North Little Rock High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='581540' first='501' last='Volley']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c1188e69740"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pilcher is an aggressive outside hitter dominate in the front row. Her high reach gives her the opportunity to swing over the block. She can lead her team to victory with her quick approach and fast arm swing. Pilcher is a reliable option for in system and out of system. Pilcher can swing from both the outside and the right side, but can usually be found on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Volley in the Rock is one of the oldest tournaments in Arkansas continuing to bring strong competition to the tournament each year. The 17's/18/s division has some of the states best teams coming to compete in Cabot. Each of these players have made their mark on the court this season and will be battling against each other. Each of these attackers can take over any game. These will be the attackers that will be turning heads this weekend.

Henderson State
Kelis Battles

Kelis Battles

AR
OH
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Kelis
Battles OH
Class
2025
HS
Central High School (Little Rock)
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AR
Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock
Battles is not going to be the tallest attacker in this tournament, but her vertical may put her...
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Henderson State
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Kelis Battles

State: Arkansas
School: Central High School (Little Rock)
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Dyllan Chandler

Dyllan Chandler

AR
RS/MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RS/MB
CLASS 2026
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Dyllan
Chandler RS/MB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Rogers
|
AR
Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock
Chandler swings on both the right side and from the middle. I only had the opportunity to watch...
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Dyllan Chandler

Instagram
State: Arkansas
School: Rogers
Club: Fort Smith Junior V B C
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Alyssa Jackson

Alyssa Jackson

AR
MB/RS
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2026
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Alyssa
Jackson MB/RS
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Lonoke
|
AR
Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock
Jackson is a springy middle blocker with a powerful arm swing. Jackson can run slides or quick sets...
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Alyssa Jackson

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State: Arkansas
School: Lonoke
Club: Little Rock Juniors
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Jerney Butler

Jerney Butler

AR
MB/OH
POS MB/OH
CLASS 2026
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Jerney
Butler MB/OH
Class
2026
HS
Lake Hamilton High School
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AR
Must Watch Hitters in the 17’s/18s Division at Volley in the Rock
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Jerney Butler

State: Arkansas
School: Lake Hamilton High School
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Devyn Pilcher

Devyn Pilcher

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH
CLASS 2027

Devyn Pilcher

School: North Little Rock High School
Club: 501 Volley
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