Setters, DS/Liberos To Watch at Springfield Classic
The 2019 Springfield Classic is tomorrow and the group of Liberos, Defensive Specialists and Setters are a group to be reckoned with. Let’s check out some of the incredible talent that will be featured at Kickapoo and Glendale High School.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2019 Springfield Classic is tomorrow and the group of Liberos, Defensive Specialists and Setters are a group to be reckoned with. Let’s check out some of the incredible talent that will be featured at Kickapoo and Glendale High School.
Pool A
Fayetteville (AR)
Kickapoo (Springfield, MO)
Carl Junction
Bentonville West (AR)
Oak Park
Pool B
Nixa
Glendale
Olathe East (KS)
Rogers (AR)
Southside (AR)
Setters
Lauren Faria – Kickapoo
The junior out of Kickapoo in Springfield is off to a hot start in 2019, averaging a stellar 10.1 assists per set, including a season-high 27 against Camdenton on Thursday night. Though in opposite pools in the Springfield Classic, the Lady Chiefs hope to avenge an early-season loss against Nixa.
Sarah Hiller – Olathe East
Hiller is also having a strong 2019, averaging 7.9 assists per set in her senior campaign. Against rival Shawnee Mission East, Hiller had 29 assists in the 2-0 win.
Jones – photo courtesy Ozark JuniorsLogan Jones – Carl Junction
Logan Jones has been placed in charge of the offense as a freshman and has done it well for Carl Junction. The Ozark Juniors club player is averaging 6.7 assists per set in this 2019 season for Carl Junction. She is looking to turn some heads at the Springfield Classic tomorrow.
Defensive Specialists/Libero
Lexie Gregory – Nixa
Lexie Gregory is as tough as they come and has been a stable for the Nixa defense for three years. Last season, the senior Central Arkansas recruit amassed all-district honors, all while totally 408 digs. This season, she’s picked up right where she left off last season, totaling 77 digs in 12 set and 78 serve receptions.
Kate Owen – Kickapoo
Kate Owen committed to Missouri State at the beginning of her sophomore year and the Bears are getting a good one. The DS has 81 digs in 22 sets, as well as 69 serve receives. She had an exceptional club season in 2019 with 417Results, as well.