Mains has made strides in her serve reception and first touches during club season. She stops in her tracks then makes crisp passes. That’s a good complement to her powerful hitting. She has done serious work on her vertical jumping and it continues to shine during club season. Mains smacks line shots away from blockers and sends across tough cross shots. Described as outgoing, goal-oriented and passionate by teammates and close ones, Mains can take timely hits off blocks and out of bounds for huge points.

Mains makes precise first touches then does a great job quickly moving into her offensive position to take ferocious swings. It helps that she has two dynamic setters in Mallory Jones Mallory Jones 5'7" | S/DS/L Rowan County | 2027 State KY at Rowan County and Josee Campbell Josee Campbell 5'9" | S/DS/L Madison Central | 2027 State KY at Lexington United (LUV) . They hit Mains at her peak consistently. Mains rips balls into creases so hard even sound defenders have to move their feet just to get to many of her thunderous follow-throughs. Mains had 457 kills, 413 digs and 35 aces in the fall, leading Rowan County to a 27-7 record, another 61st District title and a spot in the 16th Region title game for the first time since 2020.

Mains regularly puts on a hitting clinic for the Valkyries. She rises high on the four and five balls and can send them different places like down the left line or painting the back line. Mains consistently gave the Lions problems with her crosses. Her defense can not be overlooked. She made a number of hard and simple passes in addition to solid serves throughout the game. If one guessed over when asked if she’d have 20 kills in this game over or under, they were right. Mains unofficially had 26 in the big Valkyrie win. Mains said the team took the do-or-die mentality into the game hoping to give the four seniors at least one more game. Mains added the players have grown up together so the trust on and off the court has been there for a long time.

Mains has unleashed a barrage of powerful hits this season using her body to make amazing in-air adjustments. It helps that Rowan County has an experienced setter that also played at a fast-paced club team in the spring. Mains takes powerful swings from all six positions on the court. Mains makes simple passes then quickly transitions to offense.

Mains leads a lot by example. She is not deterred when teams block her as was the case against Russell County. After it happened one play, setter Mallory Jones Mallory Jones 5'7" | S/DS/L Rowan County | 2027 State KY set her up at a different contact point and she painted the back line. The best thing about Mains and the Rowan County leaders is how they celebrated when teammates such as Eva Brinker Eva Brinker 5'9" | MB Rowan County | 2029 KY , Kailyn Tackett and Ella Brinker made big plays. That is going a long way toward what head coach Taylor Dixon and staff are emphasizing ‘being each others’ biggest fans.’

Mains (pictured) had an outstanding spring and looks to have another monster season for the Valkyries. Mains has solid approach to the net, a nice vertical and amazing follow-through. Mains powers balls over and around blockers to the floor consistently facing double blocks. Defenders set up one way, only to see Mains angle her body another way at the last second then send balls screaming to the ground. Mains said she hits from the back row on 25 percent of her swings for club and 40 percent in high school. Mains added she’s been trying to diversify her hits including tipping balls to far corners. Mains mixes in soft hits giving defenses something extra to consider. Mains is also a sound passer and server. Mains had 514 kills, 577 digs and 58 aces during the club season for 66 Elite.

Mains adjusts well in mid-air to find different ways to put balls down. Mains can even hit balls off blockers at sound angles. Mains is not afraid to take big swings when the team needs a point.