Warner also put together a sound game for the Knights. She tracks balls well and uses a good platform to make the sound two to three-point passes. Warner made some diving saves and handled a number of hard-hit balls, including crosses. She’s part of a good group that set the bar higher for the Knights.

Maddy Warner Maddy Warner 5'6" | DS/L/S Lexington Catholic | 2026 State KY has you covered and then some! We can’t say enough good things about this athlete’s play that will do her justice. She digs balls that seem impossible and makes accurate passes from them, she holds down the line in the back row as a huge contributor to her team! She covers the block so well and so fast, so consistently that it’s like second nature to her. She knows where to position herself to get the first contact on those hard cross court shots sending them up with ease and gives her team every possible chance to play on. She puts in an excellent effort on court and has tremendous court IQ to get there fast! Gamechanger!

Warner had another great game at the libero spot for the Knights. Warner handled a lot of low line drive shots under control helping out the Knights offense. Warner aligns herself with blocks to be able to handle crosses and other shots. Warner said crisp first touches keep rallies going. Warner added when blocks are set up, teams can set up the defense around them. Warner had 15 digs in the championship game for the Knights.

Warner does a sound job anticipating where balls are going and trying to beat balls to their spots. She provides the Knights solid net protection. Warner tries to stop her feet when making the first touches. Warner said that important because it allows players to get to unpredictable balls. Warner added the seniors are making sure everyone is staying focused knowing teams are aiming for the defending 11th Region champions.

Warner has put in a lot of work and it shows on the court as she’s become a sound first passer for both the 16 Elite and Lexington Catholic teams. Warner consistently moves her feet and uses her instincts well to dig up balls. Warner lunges a number of directions and quickly squares her arms up to make crisp two to three-point passes. Warner also makes things happen out of system. Warner led LexCath with 356 digs and tallied 75 assists, helping the Knights go 26-7 and win the first 11th Region championship in school history last fall.