Four All-State Outside Hitters Returning in 2020
Heading into the 2020 high school volleyball season, outside hitter is one of the most talent-heavy positions in Kentucky. Here are four All-State outside hitters set returning for the 2020 high school volleyball season. Katie Howard Katie Howard OH Greenwood…
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Continue ReadingHeading into the 2020 high school volleyball season, outside hitter is one of the most talent-heavy positions in Kentucky.
Here are four All-State outside hitters set returning for the 2020 high school volleyball season.
Katie Howard Katie Howard OH Greenwood | 2021 State KY : A senior, Howard is a First Team All-State outside hitter from Western Kentucky powerhouse Greenwood. The 2019 4th Region Player of the Year, Howard paced Greenwood during her previous campaign, finishing the season with 488 kills, 243 digs and 55 service aces. Howard, who helped 4th Region champion Greenwood reach the quarterfinals of the 2019 KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament, excels in both the front row and back row.
Olivia Mitchell Olivia Mitchell OH Caldwell County | 2021 State KY : A senior, Mitchell is a First Team All-State outside hitter from Caldwell County. The 2019 2nd Region Player of the Year, Mitchell led Caldwell County throughout her junior season. Dominating at the net in 2019, Mitchell recorded 625 kills, along with 254 digs and 53 service aces. Versatile, Mitchell has played outside hitter, middle hitter and defensive specialist during her prep career. Mitchell is a go-to-hitter.
Abby Shadwick Abby Shadwick OH Henry Clay | 2021 State KY : A senior, Shadwick is a First Team All-State outside hitter from 11th Region champion Henry Clay. A leader for Henry Clay, Shadwick delivered throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, helping to lead the Blue Devils from various parts of the court. Shadwick, who competed for Lexington United during the 2020 club season earlier in the year, has committed to Colgate University. A strong hitter from the left side, Shadwick has shown the ability to produce as a primary passer.
Lucy Trump Lucy Trump OH Ryle | 2022 State #38 Nation KY : A junior, Trump is a First Team All-State outside hitter from Ryle. The 2019 9th Region Player of the Year, Trump was a leader for the Raiders as a sophomore. In addition to the All-State and Region honors, Trump was honored as the NKAC Division 1 Most Outstanding Player. Pacing Ryle in 2019, Trump was a force, posting a team-high 435 kills, along with 210 digs and 33 service aces. Committed to the University of Notre Dame, Trump reads opposing defenses well and possesses solid jumping abilities.