Bella Thomas
Bella Thomas
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Mike Graham | Prep Dig Scout
Thomas (pictured) may be a bit undersized compared to some middles, but she makes up for it with her drive to excel. She lays it on the line each time she takes the court. Thomas goes hard after balls in both the front and back row. Thomas deposits ones to different zones on the court, mixing in softer hits to catch opponents off-guard. Thomas goes up strong for timely double blocks. She is one of many good pieces the next head coach has to work with in the fall at Highlands.
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Thomas (pictured) has been trying to take big steps in the club season, knowing the Highlands staff will ask more of her in the fall with the graduation of key hitters. Thomas established herself at the net with solid timing on her blocks. Thomas has great athleticism with a nine-foot net approach. Thomas displayed hints of greatness on short sets. Thomas could turn into a solid varsity hitter with consistency. Thomas had 17 solo blocks, 70 assisted blocks and 85 kills this past season, helping Highlands go 29-10 with an eighth straight 36th District crown and win the first 9th Region Tournament game since 2019.
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Thomas showed she is starting to get down the rhythm of the varsity level. She does a good job teaming up with teammates to form solid combination blocks. Thomas had a soft touch to the front middle for a big kill in the second game against Ashland. Thomas credited her teammates and coaches for helping her with her skills. Thomas agreed she’s trying to become a more consistent hitter. She had four kills and four blocks in the two games Friday.
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