Bridgeland’s athletic outside hitter was extremely efficient at the net throughout the entire match, scoring from the left and the right and carrying the team’s offense. Kays often thrived by using her length to hit over the top of Langham Creek’s shorter blockers, but also proved to be resourceful enough to score with tips or by tooling the block when needed. She sided out when the odds were against her and also came up big with blocks in key moments of the match.

A powerful hitter, the 6’2″ Kays has been playing on the right this season, where she can make the most of her offensive potential. The move seems to be making good effect, as Kays recently tallied her 1,000th career kills, setting a new school record. What makes her offense so effective is the combination of her high contact point, great power and her wide shots variation. Kays is also a very technical blocker, who makes the lives of opposing hitters difficult.

Playing on the right, the long and powerful Bridgeland hitter was the team’s most reliable and consistent scorer. She had nine kills, but most importantly came up big on offense when the team most needed her, in key moments of the match. She also had an excellent blocking performance, getting three stops and making life harder for Ridge Point outside hittters.

Kennedy Kays Kennedy Kays 6'2" | OH Bridgeland | 2023 State TX is capable of playing at either pin and her scoring ability will be even more in demand this season, after Bridgeland graduated some key seniors from 2021-2022. She stands at 6’2” and has excellent reach and power, but what makes of Kays a formidable hitter is her shot selection. She’s the type of player who sees the court very well and will most likely pick the best option to put the ball on the floor. Her all-around game is very good as well as she plays great defense and is a solid blocker. Across three high school seasons, Kays has tallied 812 kills, 357 passes, 257 digs and 95 blocks.