Five 5th Region Senior Outside Hitters to Watch

<p>Senior outside hitters are among the top players in the 5th Region. </p> <p>Here are five 5th Region senior outside hitters to watch.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68104" first="Elizabeth" last="Godfrey"]:</strong> An underrated performer, Godfrey is an outside hitter for reigning 5th Region champion Elizabethtown. Excelling for Elizabethtown (35-4) throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, Godfrey recorded 294 kills, 101 blocks, 79 assists, 347 digs and 95 service aces. A strong hitter from the left side, Godfrey thrives in the role of a blocker as well. </p> <p><strong>Emma Howell:</strong> An outside hitter/setter, Howell is a student-athlete from Green County. Versatile, Howell recorded 353 kills, 25 blocks, 225 assists, 25 digs and 61 service aces in 36 matches during the 2019 high school volleyball season. With a diverse skillset, Howell delivers in multiple categories while being a productive server. </p> <p><strong>Jenasys Mullen:</strong> Highly productive at the net, Mullen is an outside hitter for 2019 5th Region runner-up Central Hardin. As a junior in 2019, Mullen logged 456 kills and 86 digs in 35 matches for the Bruins. Athletic, Mullen possesses solid jumping abilities and has shown the ability to notch digs consistently. </p> <p><strong>Claire Wessel:</strong> An experienced volleyball player, Wessel is an outside hitter for John Hardin. Wessel was among the leaders for John Hardin throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, helping to pace the Bulldogs offensively.  A player who boasts solid ball handling skills, Wessel is an efficient passer and an accurate hitter. </p> <p><strong>Audrey Young:</strong> Versatile, Young is an outside hitter/right side from Taylor County. Young thrived for 20th District champion Taylor County during her junior season in 2019, registering 253 kills and 50 digs. Able to hit successfully from either side, Young is agile and displays high energy regularly. </p>