Depth was a concern for the Knoxville Volleyball Squad all season last year. This year, while many of the girls are a year older, Coach Mollie Keitges is evaluating her team to see who is the best fit on the varsity rotation. She tells KNIA/KRLS Sports she has learned to have several plans in place, born out of the COVID season when she never knew who would be available…

Keitges: “What are the best backup plans. I learned during the COVID year to have a plan A, B, C D, E, F, even G. We need to see what kids are best to fit in what pieces.”

She adds there are several solid younger players who she hopes will develop into a second unit player this year.