Letcher County Central head coach Taylor VanHoose does not sell it short on how valuable Eldridge’s versatility is to the team. Eldridge can step into a number of places and produce. The Cougars though have an experienced team returning around her so she can focus mainly on taking hard swings. Eldridge (pictured) makes precise passes then jumps right into her offensive stance. She smokes balls all over the court at different speeds to keep teams guessing. She has a good vertical jump to put balls over and passed blockers. Eldridge had 258 kills, 132 digs and 45 aces to help the Cougars go 20-15 and drive back to the in-season Class 2A state tournament and the 14th Region semifinals.

Eldridge is the definition of versatile. Eldridge (pictured) sends tough cut shots to the lines and back row. Eldridge has great precision on her sets and does a wonderful job hustling on defense. Her energy on the court is contagious. Eldridge said her setting has been a focus during the club and summer and she plans to go to some camps to help improve her wrist snaps among other hitting tangibles. Eldridge said she’s also trying to focus on staying calm on the court, admitting the focus has to be on next balls after mistakes.

Eldridge can deliver as both a go-to-hitter and a primary passer. A player who possesses solid jumping ability, Eldridge completes attack hits at a high level and can supply solid blocking. Able to hit from both the front row and the back row consistently, Eldridge reads opposing defenses accurately. In addition, Eldridge provides a strong presence in the front row.

Eldridge has a big follow-through that sends balls screaming to the floor. She can land balls on sound defensive specialists and even angle balls off blockers and out of bounds. She’s a good option when her teams are out of system. She lands overpassed balls. Eldridge has also shown she can handle opposing hitters in one-on-one blocking situations. Eldridge is also a sound passer. Eldridge had 219 kills, 179 digs and 56 aces, helping the Cougars go 21-16 and make it to the 14th Region semifinals.