Kendall put on a technical clinic from the middle position at the prestigious Triple Crown NIT, impacting the match on both sides of the ball for Dallas Skyline 16 Royal Jimmy. The first thing that stands out when evaluating her game is footwork. There are no wasted steps, no drifting patterns and just clean, efficient lateral movement as she closes blocks and transitions off the net. As someone who studies middles closely, footwork is always my primary evaluation point, and Hill’s efficiency in this area was impressive. She rarely plays flat-footed, which keeps her explosive and balanced when moving to attack or seal the pin. Her transition from defense to offense is seamless. She gets off the net quickly, re-establishes spacing, and is immediately available as a quick option in front of the setter. Because her heels are seldom on the floor, she stays loaded and springy, making her a legitimate threat in tempo situations. What I particularly appreciated was how high and disciplined her hands remained when blocking out on the pins. By maintaining high hands before takeoff, she eliminates wasted motion and penetrates the net space with authority. That detail alone allowed her to shut down opposing attackers and funnel balls into her back-row defense. Miss Hill is currently on our watch list in the 2028 class, but performances like this are how athletes play their way into the Prep Dig Texas State Rankings. Her technical growth and physical tools are trending in the right direction. We will be monitoring her closely the rest of the season to see if she earns a spot on that list. For her outstanding production and efficiency at Triple Crown, please join us in congratulating Kendall on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT

Kendall put on a technical clinic from the middle position at the prestigious Triple Crown NIT, impacting the match on both sides of the ball for Dallas Skyline 16 Royal Jimmy. The first thing that stands out when evaluating her game is footwork. There are no wasted steps, no drifting patterns and just clean, efficient lateral movement as she closes blocks and transitions off the net. As someone who studies middles closely, footwork is always my primary evaluation point, and Hill’s efficiency in this area was impressive. She rarely plays flat-footed, which keeps her explosive and balanced when moving to attack or seal the pin. Her transition from defense to offense is seamless. She gets off the net quickly, re-establishes spacing, and is immediately available as a quick option in front of the setter. Because her heels are seldom on the floor, she stays loaded and springy, making her a legitimate threat in tempo situations. What I particularly appreciated was how high and disciplined her hands remained when blocking out on the pins. By maintaining high hands before takeoff, she eliminates wasted motion and penetrates the net space with authority. That detail alone allowed her to shut down opposing attackers and funnel balls into her back-row defense. Miss Hill is currently on our watch list in the 2028 class, but performances like this are how athletes play their way into the Prep Dig Texas State Rankings. Her technical growth and physical tools are trending in the right direction. We will be monitoring her closely the rest of the season to see if she earns a spot on that list. For her outstanding production and efficiency at Triple Crown, please join us in congratulating Kendall on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT