Pioneer 14, 15 Bids: Four Players that Rose up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More [program_tooltip program_id='481203' first='Northern' last='Kentucky Volleyball Club'] teams won these Pioneer Bid Tournaments to capture National Division bids in the USA Volleyball National Tournament later in the year on Saturday. Second and third place finishes secured American bids and a fourth-place finish earned a Freedom Division bid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='430243' first='NKYVC' last=''] 15-1 Tsunami team did not lose a set on the way to a 4-0 run to the crown. The team knocked off the MAVA 15 Select team, 2-0 (25-19, 25-23) in the title game. In the third place game, Union 15 Black beat [program_tooltip program_id='430243' first='NKYVC' last=''] 15-2 Tide, 2-0 (25-16, 25-13).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami and the NKYVC 14-2 Tide teams squared off for the gold and 14-2 prevailed, 2-0 (28-26, 26-24). Union 14 Black knocked off NKYVC 14-3 Typhoon, 2-1 (25-14, 23-25, 15-10) to take third place.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936015"],"_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-69a648a197951"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schmidt is consistent in the back row for the 15-1 team. Schmidt stops in her tracks to make crisp first touches. Schmidt uses a good platform and communicates well with her teammates. Schmidt consistently has her arms pointed toward the net while creating walls around balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875914"],"_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-69a648a197a53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeffries has a bright future ahead of her with the talent 15 Select has on the team. Jeffries makes things happen from the pins. Jeffries can successfully execute slides and other plays. Jeffries also has good timing on her blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["891600"],"_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-69a64f0786f8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnold (pictured) has active hands making play after play all over the court. Arnold has good range and uses her athleticism to track down plays and jumpstart the Bishop Brossart offensive rhythm. Arnold also shows off her versatility taking sound swings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816874"],"_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-69a64f0786fe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hayden continues to take big rips during club season. Hayden sends balls screaming to the ground, especially toward the lines. Her blocking has taken steps forward as well. Her aggressive play will lead to a lot of good things throughout her career.</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 Kentucky, Ohio and coming soon, Tennessee. 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 -->