Big Statements Made By Ohio/NK Athletes At Central Zone
Sometimes there are some performances that can leave a lasting impression. It might be one play, a series of plays in a matter of moments that have a big impact on the game, or they might be an all around…
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Continue ReadingSometimes there are some performances that can leave a lasting impression. It might be one play, a series of plays in a matter of moments that have a big impact on the game, or they might be an all around stud who just dominates – finding a way to keep the ball on their side creating a big roll of momentum.
I tried to cover as many courts as possible. Did I see everyone? No, not even close, but I tried 🙂 That’s why this is all a matter of timing. Here are some moments and the right timing of athletes who left an impression that definitely have a star in my notes that I knew I had to write about.
Kathryn Randorf Kathryn Randorf 6'1" | OH Gilmour Academy | 2022 State #37 Nation OH – AVC Cleveland Rox 17 Red
What an athlete. When one of your best athlete’s plays out of the middle, if you can get her the ball you’ll be in good hands. I actually saw her swing with such a violent approach and attack with a fast arm to say “WOW”. She plays with purpose, she has a high motor and the speed from pin to pin is really impressive by Randorf. She has committed to Northwestern who has picked up some top talent and will look to break through to the top tier of Big Ten programs. AVC Cleveland had a huge Sunday upsetting top seed A5 Mizuno 17 Jing before finishing runner up to Circle City in the 17 Open Finals.
Ok…. Kathryn Randorf Kathryn Randorf 6'1" | OH Gilmour Academy | 2022 State #37 Nation OH @avcvolleyball
Thumps one on the ten foot line to head back to the service line. Plays with so much intensity!
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) January 30, 2021
Caroline Jurevicious – AVC Cleveland Rox 17 Red
The real deal. Jurevicious is long, athletic, and is automatic from the pin for AVC. It doesn’t take long to see her show the athleticism she has and the high ceiling she is working with. I also found out she is from the Class of 2023 which she will be on the list of athletes to call once June 15 comes around. Being from the heart of Big Ten country, she will be one of the top pins programs will be going after. A fun athlete who just has so much ability that her best volleyball is ahead of her (even though right now she’s REALLY good).
Back to back kills by Taylor Preston Taylor Preston 6'2" | OH St. Henry | 2022 State #66 Nation KY of @NKYVC fights off two set points for Academy. She scores points from anywhere pic.twitter.com/TdDdhbXUIy
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) January 30, 2021
Taylor Preston Taylor Preston 6'2" | OH St. Henry | 2022 State #66 Nation KY and Brooklyne Darby – NKYVC 17 Tsunami
NKYVC had quite the morning on Saturday where they fought off match points in their first two matches against Academy and Elevation. This is an uber athletic squad where they have plenty of options to score points and also provide a solid defense. Darby can set and hit from the pin. Players who are so dynamic like Darby are hard to find. She is involved in every play. Preston came up really big for NKYVC scoring points during the club. She wasn’t afraid to take a big swing to score points. Long and athletic she was able to score from the pin, backrow, and plenty of other combinations in the front row.
Myriah Massey of EliteVBTC. She is a physical attacker and scoring points from the backrow. 15s (assuming Class of 2024) pic.twitter.com/IbuCXdBypR
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) January 30, 2021
Myriah Massey – Elite VBTC 15 Black
I was able to see Massey and her 15s team against Adversity on Saturday morning and she was one you always had to know where she was. She is a strong, athletic outside hitter who can score points from the front and backrow. Out of the middle back she can take a big swing, letting it rip to find a deep corner. She will be one to watch throughout this 15s season where this team has plenty of length and athleticism to play against.
Sydney Barrett Sydney Barrett 6'0" | OH Kings | 2024 State #119 Nation OH – Elevation 15 Chicas
Barrett is another from the Class of 2024 who is going to make a statement. Nearly 6’0, she is the prototypical outside hitter who is a pure point scorer. She is long, athletic, and has a loose arm that can really snap creating lots of speed and crazy angles. She can work in the offspeed as well as go sharp cross or down the line. Elevation had a huge weekend with their only loss to the eventual champion A5 in the Gold quarterfinals.
Ivey Stocks – Tri State Elite 16 Blue
This springy middle came up huge for Tri State Elite this weekend, almost automatic with the quick tempo set where she can take it to any corner. She’s the type that just hangs in the air when she jumps and is able to thump it on the ten foot line. Fast twitch, springy middles can be such a mismatch with how they can move and score points.