Wearing two different hats for the Braves is Adley, a setter in the back row and an attacker in the front. We’re focused on the attacker part of this skill set, but both are worth mentioning; at four-plus kills per set, three-plus digs per set and the team lead in aces and assists, Miss Sholtey has “rock star” written all over her, and should be a main factor in Tecumseh moving through the southern half of the draw in 1A starting in a couple of weeks.

Staples emerged as a star as a freshman at Tecumseh last season, notching 384 kills and 394 assists to help lead the Braves to a 26-9 record and a PAC championship. Adley possesses a unique skillset, excelling as a setter and an outside hitter. Adley’s court vision and instincts are her carrying traits, placing her swings with pinpoint precision. Staples will be a player that the Braves count on as they look to improve on last season’s Regional Championship appearance.

Kelsey’s counterpart is a class of ‘29 athlete who does the same—-a hybrid kid that sets from the back row and attacks from the front. I’m starting to think that all the athletic women at Tecumseh are capable of just about anything in any sport EVER, as their multidisciplinary acuity in all sports is of the highest quality. In Adley’s case, her volleyball IQ is quite high, and is one to keep an eye on in recruiting—-in multiple areas.