K2ruth Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Prep Extra did a great article Friday on the best teams and players from Knoxville. Other than having Farragut too high, and having Oak Ridge ranked at all (11th) it was a good article. Here is my perspective as to the top players: OH - Erin Pittman from Anderson County. A senior with ferocious intensity. A six position player. - Lauren Lowery from Maryville. Not only her teams best player, but a fantastic offensive force. MH - Kelsey Handel a senior from Karns. The best player in Knoxville, no discussion. She does not get used enough. -Tara Robertson a senior at Bearden. Slightly more athletic than Ferris, but also has a better setter which shows her off more. Ferris is a close 3rd. RH - No one has stepped up to distinquish themselves to be the best at this postion. S - Mari Deuschle at Catholic, by just a hair over Alex Greene at Bearden. If either of these girls were at Karns they would make the Beavers a legitimate contender. L - Oliva Herrell at Anderson County. 2nd best player in region behind the Karns middle. Best in the state at her position. Best Rookie - Jessica Seviers at Karns. Why the Karns coach did not put her on the list is a mystery. She is Karns second best player behind Handel, and may be better than Handel. Best Coach - Mike Jones at Catholic. Doing more with less than anyone. Best Coaching Staff - The addition of Linda Seviers gives the Beavers the volleyball knowledge that they have needed. Since adding Coach Seviers Karns has become a force. If she is given the freedom to change the offense to be more sophisticated then Karns has a chance. Best Teams - 1)Karns - Coach Seviers with her daughter and the 2 middles have the most talent in ET. If she can help the other coaches from having a late season panic then they should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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