Kendall put on a technical clinic from the middle position at the prestigious Triple Crown NIT, impacting the match on both sides of the ball for Dallas Skyline 16 Royal Jimmy. The first thing that stands out when evaluating her game is footwork. There are no wasted steps, no drifting patterns and just clean, efficient lateral movement as she closes blocks and transitions off the net. As someone who studies middles closely, footwork is always my primary evaluation point, and Hill’s efficiency in this area was impressive. She rarely plays flat-footed, which keeps her explosive and balanced when moving to attack or seal the pin. Her transition from defense to offense is seamless. She gets off the net quickly, re-establishes spacing, and is immediately available as a quick option in front of the setter. Because her heels are seldom on the floor, she stays loaded and springy, making her a legitimate threat in tempo situations. What I particularly appreciated was how high and disciplined her hands remained when blocking out on the pins. By maintaining high hands before takeoff, she eliminates wasted motion and penetrates the net space with authority. That detail alone allowed her to shut down opposing attackers and funnel balls into her back-row defense. Miss Hill is currently on our watch list in the 2028 class, but performances like this are how athletes play their way into the Prep Dig Texas State Rankings. Her technical growth and physical tools are trending in the right direction. We will be monitoring her closely the rest of the season to see if she earns a spot on that list. For her outstanding production and efficiency at Triple Crown, please join us in congratulating Kendall on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT

Miss Hill is currently an unranked prospect in the 2028 class according to our Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Keller High School and also for the Dallas Skyline volleyball club.  Kendall really proved to be a force at the net both while blocking and during her attack.  Because of her versatility in playing both middle and right side for any squad, she is a hot commodity.  When you watch her run quick attacks, she has a solid understanding of both timing and spacing principles that make her efficient at scoring.  I love how she is able to turn on the ball in mid-air and cut the ball through a split in the block when running a thirty-one route.  She also contacts the ball at her true highest reach to make it difficult for blockers to shut her down.  Armed with solid power and a strong frame, she can be a nuisance for anyone that tries to battle with her.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award at our showcase. 

Kendall is coming off of a wonderful season on Dallas Skyline 15 Royal David where she excelled at the net on both offense and defense.  After watching her squad a few times this year, I am eagerly anticipating her performance against some of the best sophomores in the state at the showcase.  As an attacker, she is capable of running multiple routes with power and definitely attracts the block anytime she approaches.  This will be key for the pins on her side to get some splits or one on one situations due to her strong approach and attention.  What also is glaring to me when I watch her play is how she already understands the concept of hitting solid angles around the block in order to stay efficient and effective attacking at a high level.  We think she will perform very well and encourage everyone to give her a few looks during the showcase.  We will definitely be watching her closely.