Six Underrated Northeastern Kentucky Freshmen
Northeastern Kentucky features its share of talented freshmen volleyball players, some of whom are underrated. Here are six underrated Northeastern Kentucky freshmen. Lyndsey Ekers: A freshman libero, Ekers is a student-athlete from Boyd County High School (29-8). Thriving defensively, Ekers…
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Continue ReadingNortheastern Kentucky features its share of talented freshmen volleyball players, some of whom are underrated.
Here are six underrated Northeastern Kentucky freshmen.
Lyndsey Ekers: A freshman libero, Ekers is a student-athlete from Boyd County High School (29-8). Thriving defensively, Ekers led her prep team in digs during the 2019 high school volleyball season. Ekers provides solid ball control and has demonstrated that she can pass well throughout her young volleyball career.
T.K. Ellis: A freshman setter/defensive specialist, Ellis is a student-athlete from Lawrence County High School. Ellis contributed both offensively and defensively for her high school squad in 2019. Emerging as a solid passer, Ellis paced Lawrence County in assists. Ellis is competing for Bluegrass Volleyball Academy of Eastern Kentucky in the 2020 club season.
Sydney Hallock: A freshman defensive specialist, Hallock is a student-athlete from reigning 16th Region champion Rowan County High School, which concluded the 2019 high school volleyball season 30-10. Hallock displayed the ability to lead defensively in 2019 and will take on a bigger role for her high school team in 2020. An athletic player, Hallock is consistent and communicates well.
Kiera Loving: A freshman setter/outside hitter, Loving is a student-athlete from Fairview High School. Contributing for her prep team, which exited the 2019 high school volleyball season 21-14, Loving appeared in 31 of 35 prep matches. Loving led her high school team in assists. Developing into a leader, Loving excels when directing the offense while also being a strong server.
Emily Maynard: A freshman right side hitter, Maynard is a student-athlete from Greenup County High School. Maynard excels hitting from the right side and chipped in offensively and defensively for her high school team in 2019. An athletic eight side hitter, Maynard is able to elevate quickly.
Emma Sparks: A freshman middle blocker/opposite hitter, Sparks (5-9) is a student-athlete from Boyd County High School. Leading at the net, Sparks paced her high school squad in kills in 2019. A hard-hitter, Sparks excelled offensively and defensively, blocking opponents regularly.