Severn Run is in a tightly contested county in a race with the usual contenders tightly bunched and playing each other down the stretch. In the first real “must win” game last night, Kayla was a big contributor helping to pull out a three set win over a tough opponent. Had they lost, the two teams would have been tied for second, now SR is in the driver’s seat down the stretch. Kayla played calm and collected all night helping keep the team in rallies, and keep plays going long enough to make a play or for the other team to make an error. Sometimes in good volleyball it’s as much about outlasting the other team as it is beating them. Having a Libero that can cover ground and keep you in the game is always key for those, and Kayla looked like a good fit out there. She plays that style of calm, steady lib that plays consistent vs flashy, doing her job to keep balls up and not giving the other team any points. I can give you a long list of players in this same mold that are key on a lot of the teams you watch, but sometimes it’s better just to appreciate what you have, because when it’s gone, you notice.