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Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar

Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Photo: Dark Skies Photography
Mike Graham
Mike Graham May 21, 2025 @ 10:30 PM
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Ali Troutman
Ali Troutman 5'6" | S | 2029
KY
Ainsley Huffman
Ainsley Huffman 6'0" | MB | 2029
KY
Piper Adams
Piper Adams 5'4" | DS/L | 2030
KY
Henley Frank
Henley Frank 5'4" | DS/L/OH | 2030
KY
Addilyn Daniel
Addilyn Daniel 5'7" | DS/L/OH | 2029
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The classes of 2029 and 2030 will be in high school in the blink of an eye. Here are five players from those classes to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Success in middle school is a good thing. However, it is a matter of continuing to improve throughout the rest of the middle school then into the high school careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["531248"],"_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-682e95d07a7ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniel is showing the desire to become a sound all-around player at the age of 13. Daniel may not put balls down on the first hit, but she adjusts on the next ball and has success hitting it to another part of the court. Daniel is developing good habits as a defensive specialist, hustling after balls even using her feet to keep plays alive. Daniels is very enthusiastic on the court. The 13 Blue team has gone 46-8 and won seven tournaments this club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774157"],"_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-682e95d07a84c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huffman (pictured) is doing a good job using her size to her advantage for 14 Black. Huffman takes quicks and deposits them to a number of places on the court. She has a nice arm swing and fluid motion to her swings. Huffman is also tough on slides. Huffman pounds down overpassed balls with authority. The 14 Black team won the 14 Premier Division in the Showdown in the Smokies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["762378"],"_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-682e95d07a895"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams started every game at libero for the Cougars this past fall and had a nice season. Adams does a great job moving her feet and going hard after balls. Her enthusiasm on the court is contagious. Adams has the chance to be a phenomenal defensive specialist for the Cougars with improved ball control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774163"],"_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-682e98d29c1db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Troutman has the tools to become a sound setter throughout her career. Troutman puts balls high and wide allowing her hitters to pound balls around blocks and to the ground. Troutman forms a solid block and is also displaying nice control on her digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749309"],"_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-682e98d29c24b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frank is displaying some nice ball control skills on serve reception and digging. She only dives for balls when necessary trying to send them in between the imaginary lines in the front row for two to three-point passes. Then on offense, Frank takes sound swings from the outside landing big kills. Frank is one of many players that have contributed to the 46-8 record and seven tournament wins for 13 Blue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The classes of 2029 and 2030 will be in high school in the blink of an eye. Here are five players from those classes to watch.

Addilyn Daniel

Addilyn Daniel

KY
DS/L/OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DS/L/OH
CLASS 2029
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Addilyn
Daniel DS/L/OH
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Central Hardin
|
KY
Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Daniel is showing the desire to become a sound all-around player at the age of 13. Daniel may...
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Addilyn Daniel

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State: Kentucky
School: Central Hardin
Club: EVA- Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy
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Ainsley Huffman

Ainsley Huffman

KY
MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB
CLASS 2029
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Ainsley
Huffman MB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Bowling Green
|
KY
Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Huffman (pictured) is doing a good job using her size to her advantage for 14 Black. Huffman takes...
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Ainsley Huffman

State: Kentucky
School: Bowling Green
Club: Bravo Volleyball Club
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Piper Adams

Piper Adams

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2030
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Piper
Adams DS/L
Class
2030
Height
5'4"
HS
Letcher County Central
|
KY
Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Adams started every game at libero for the Cougars this past fall and had a nice season. Adams...
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Piper Adams

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State: Kentucky
School: Letcher County Central
Club: Bluegrass Volleyball Academy
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Ali Troutman

Ali Troutman

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Ali
Troutman S
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Greenwood
|
KY
Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Troutman has the tools to become a sound setter throughout her career. Troutman puts balls high and wide...
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Ali Troutman

State: Kentucky
School: Greenwood
Club: Bravo Volleyball Club
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Henley Frank

Henley Frank

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS DS/L/OH
CLASS 2030
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Henley
Frank DS/L/OH
Class
2030
Height
5'4"
HS
Elizabethtown
|
KY
Five 2029, 2030 Players to put on the early radar
Frank is displaying some nice ball control skills on serve reception and digging. She only dives for balls...
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Henley Frank

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State: Kentucky
School: Elizabethtown
Club: EVA- Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy
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