Kaia Tilden
Kaia Tilden
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Mike Graham | Prep Dig Scout
Tilden’s solid presence in the back row helped her move up 24 spots. It also helped Tilden moved up to the Tsunami team this club season. Tilden (pictured) displays great form even when going to one knee or to her sides for first touches. She consistently forms walls around balls even if the first touches come from her sides. Tilden executes bump and overhead passes and guards lines and three zones with authority. If balls come anywhere near her, she’ll likely dig them up. Tilden anticipates balls well and provides sound net protection. Tilden sends across a tough spinning serve. Tilden’s progress is something to marvel at.
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Tilden once again displayed her great instincts on balls, yet continued to stay under control. She is composed on the court no matter the situation. Tilden’s platform is so strong that balls carom off her arms to setters like ping pong balls. Tilden has lot of fun with her teammates both on the court and the bench. Tilden admitted the third set of the 16 Open championship game brought back memories of the state title game, but the team flipped the script tot he best possible thing that can happen.
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Tilden has received a lot of great practice at home going against older sister Ava, who is currently at Xavier. Tilden is consistent on the court. She is always finding ways to better balls. She’ll only get better there after landing a spot on the West Kentucky Volleyball Club 16-1 Tsunami squad. Tilden had 123 digs for the Pandas this past fall.
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Tilden came in and gave the Pandas great rotations defensively. She squares her arms up to balls well and delivers crisp passes. Tilden said her older sister Ava teacher her to stay confident. Tilden added Ava does that on the court and moves on quickly from any mistakes.
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Notre Dame has some question marks on defense entering the season, but Tilden hopes to help put them to rest quickly. Tilden is doing a great job covering a lot of space in the backcourt. Tilden makes a good pass then quickly transitions to offense to take a swing or run toward the net trying to take blockers away from teammates. Tilden only goes down on knees to go after balls when necessary.
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