Columbus East High School

Columbus East Olympian Volleyball player, sophomore Krea Martin, is being recognized as one of the outstanding volleyball players in the Indiana High School Volleyball Class of 2027. Keep working hard Krea! Midseason Report: Unsung Players in the Class of 2027 by: Melissa Smith As someone who grew up south of Indy in a somewhat small town, I understand what it is like to live in the shadow of the players in the big city, at the big high schools. It’s hard to get the attention of scouts and media and coaches when you are not consistently playing “big name” schools. So, I set out to discover some great players from the class of ’27 (sophomores) who probably know what it is like too. These five young ladies are starting, and playing very well for their varsity squads, despite the fact that they are just sophomores. Krea Martin - Player Eval: https://prepdig.com/player/krea-martin/ State: Indiana School: Columbus East Club: CIRCLE CITY VBC - https://www.circlecityvbc.com/ It’s one thing to lead your team in assists as the setter, but it is an incredible feat to also lead the team in digs AND aces. Martin is doing just that so far this season. When you watch her play you can tell that she is a young lady who has been taught all aspects of the game, so she is able to step in and step up when needed. Players like Krea are rare these days; you don’t see many sophomores who could lead their teams in these three distinct stats. I also loved the leadership and energy she brought to this young Columbus East squad. You could tell she was running the floor and was also leading by example. One aspect of her game that I must mention is her defense when she is front row and the off blocker! Martin did not let one off speed or tip drop, and made many diving saves to keep the play alive – a skill that many right sides and setters do not develop until later, if at all. I look forward to watching her play more in person in the seasons to come.