KIVA 16 Black, Silver, Grey Look-ins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some players come from as far away as Lexington in addition to across the river in southern Indiana to receive the training at KIVA that has helped form a number of solid teams in the Louisville area. These three teams have a combined two players from Lexington and they happen to attend the same high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team has four defensive specialists in DuPont Manual sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='912909' first='Morgan' last='Horning'], Bullitt East sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='612013' first='Sophie' last='Gorter'], North Oldham sophomore Isabella Poff and Sacred Heart sophomore Maddie Tegge. The setters are Manual sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='779957' first='Avery' last='Lloyd'] and [player_tooltip player_id='912912' first='Lexi' last='May'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team's lone middle blocker is Charlestown sophomore Kylie Thacker with four outside hitters. The outsides are Henry County sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='612111' first='Ava' last='Morgan'], Male sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='838105' first='Shaniya' last='Milan'], Christian Academy of Louisville sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='919474' first='Maddie' last='Ramey'] and Manual sophomore Calla Magnuson-Clemons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emily Fulton is the team's head coach. The team is 9-4 on the season finishing third out of 32 teams in the 16 Premier Division of the Nike Classic in Columbus. The next tournament is the next round of the Mideast Power League Saturday and Sunday in the 16 Elite Division at The Academy in Indianapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things start with the defensive specialists in Manual sophomores Kensley Cormney, Reese Hurley, Providence sophomore Ellie Kennedy and Our Lady of Providence sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='752632' first='Alexis' last='Stratford']. The setters are Lafayette sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='940243' first='Emma' last='Kate Daniels'] and Sacred Heart sophomore Chloe Longo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is also loaded with four outside hitters. They are Assumption sophomores Bella Boehnlein, Elizabeth Belle Brown, Lillian Massey and Floyd Central (Indiana) sophomore Clare Cadle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team finished third in the 16 Club Division at the Nike Classic in Columbus. The team plays in the Mideast Power League on Saturday and Sunday in the 16 Premier Division at The Academy in Indianapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul Laurence Dunbar sophomore defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='851868' first='Sloane' last='Barnes'] leads the way for this team. The other defensive specialists are Assumption sophomore Mikayla Campos, North Bullitt sophomore Mylie Funk, Manual sophomore Lia Mananandry, North Harrison sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='846170' first='Emily' last='Swarens'] and Mercy sophomore Riley Williamson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are two setters in Seneca sophomore Jayda Cloud and Bullitt East sophomore Addison Taylor. The two middle blockers are Lafayette sophomore Eve Whittle and Bullitt Central sophomore Khloeigh&nbsp;Blankenship with the lone outside hitter Assumption sophomore Addisyn Jacobson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team plays again in the Mideast Power League in the 16 Premier Division at The Academy in Indianapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to Watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["779957"],"_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-697ab398d792f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lloyd has taken some big steps to run plays at quicker tempos. She sees the other side of the net then consistently sets the right hitters. Lloyd has a nice jump set. Lloyd can do the back sets in addition to numerous short and long sets. Lloyd also does a great job setting up the offense with sound first touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612111"],"_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-697ab398d79a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan (pictured) learned how to assert herself at the net better this season. Morgan uses unique angles to land kills, including angling balls off double blocks. Morgan executes tough cross shots. Morgan takes things off balls to land soft ones in the front row. Morgan wins jousts at the net. Morgan also places overpassed balls away from opponents. Morgan is also a sound blocker and aggressive server. Morgan had 172 kills, 56 aces, 14 solo blocks and 28 assisted blocks, helping Henry County go 19-11 on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940243"],"_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-697ab635c1fd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Lafayette's primary setter graduating in the spring, Daniels is making a nice bid to step into that role. Daniels runs an efficient offense involving a number of hitters. She can execute a variety of sets including the back set. Daniels even runs tandems pulling blockers away from teammates. Daniels can be more effective if she eliminates the leaning on her back sets. Daniels also executes a tough spinning serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["851868"],"_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-697ab71edb1ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnes displays a lot of calm on the court no matter what is happening. She uses a strong platform to consistently record two to three-point passes. Barnes quickly things on her feet to track down balls that seem destined to drop. Barnes also does a good job supporting teammates. Barnes will continue to improve as the season progresses.</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 two years 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 or even have feedback on the Kentucky rankings, 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 -->