Laila Brooks
Laila Brooks
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Mike Graham | Prep Dig Scout
Brooks (pictured) is a solid all-around player with exceptional defensive talents. Brooks pounds balls to the ground and has a tough serve. Brooks takes sound swings out of system. Brooks should receive a number of one-on-one opportunities for the Eagles this fall with the talent the team returns.
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Read EvaluationMike Graham | Prep Dig Scout
Rising Heights coach Craig Merrick said Brooks is an all-around player with sound defensive skills. Merrick said she puts a lot of power into balls that easily tools the block and has a great serve. Brooks makes things happen out of system. Brooks (pictured) had 135 kills to help the Eagles go 23-10, win a fourth straight 23rd District title and make it to the 6th Region semifinals.
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Read EvaluationMike Graham | Prep Dig Scout
Brooks saw limited action as an eighth grader, but blossomed into a solid option for the Eagles. Brooks leaps up and smacks balls to different parts of the court from the strong left side. Brooks can hit balls off blocks and take things off hits to throw off defenders. That includes a tip to the middle of the floor. Brooks has shown promise to be effective with quickies in the middle. She can form a nice double block with her timing at the net. Brooks had 117 kills helping North Bullitt to a 23rd District championship and spot in the 6th Region Tournament.
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Read EvaluationSteve LeMaster | Prep Dig Scout
Brooks is a productive hitter who possesses solid ball control skills. Agile, Brooks moves well on the right side of the net. Brooks carries pass, attack, block, serve and defensive responsibilities successfully. A player with solid defensive skills, Brooks, a right side hitter/outside hitter, works well with the middle blocker on blocks and reacts quickly.
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Read EvaluationSteve LeMaster | Prep Dig Scout
Brooks is a productive hitter who possesses solid ball control skills. Agile, Brooks moves well and can hit from either side of the net. Brooks carries pass, attack, block, serve and defensive responsibilities successfully. A player with solid defensive skills, Brooks, a right side hitter/outside hitter, works well with the middle blocker on blocks and reacts quickly.
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Read EvaluationSteve LeMaster | Prep Dig Scout
Brooks is a productive hitter who possesses solid ball control skills. Agile, Brooks moves well. Brooks carries pass, attack, block, serve and defensive responsibilities successfully. A player with solid defensive skills, Brooks, a right side hitter/outside hitter, works well with the middle blocker on blocks and reacts quickly.
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