Columbus East High School

Columbus East sophomore volleyball player, Krea Martin, caught the eye of the folks at Prep Dig during the Indiana Top 250 Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Prep Dig is a huge online resource for high school volleyball rankings, recruiting information and analysis. prepdig.com The Tradition of Great Defensive Players in Indiana Continues On by: Melissa Smith December 16, 2024 @ 02:00 PM In this article: Krea Martin5'3" | DS/L | 2027| INDIANA These class of 2026 and 2027 defensive specialists from Indiana may not be necessarily new to us here at Prep Dig, but they all certainly earned the right to be mentioned again. Each of these young ladies caught my attention for varying reasons over the course of the Indiana Top 250 Expo, whether it was their never give up attitude on defense, their calm and steady serve receive or their willingness to encourage others no matter what. Our state turns out incredible DS/Ls year after year, (think Emma Halter and Lola Schumacher) and with these sophomores and juniors putting in the work they are, it looks like the future of the position in Indiana is in great hands! IN#78 | DS/L#20 | HEIGHT5'3" | POS: DS/L | CLASS of 2027 Krea Martin Instagram: @krea.shaye Twitter: @krea_martin State: Indiana School: Columbus East Club: CIRCLE CITY VBC : https://www.circlecityvbc.com/ If you’ve ever seen Martin play you will quickly see there is one skill that clearly elevates her from the rest of the defensive players, especially those who are just sophomores – her setting. This DS can put up a hittable ball from pretty much anywhere on the court (with her hands), whether she is running full speed towards the net or chasing a ball towards the stands. Krea is such an asset to have for this reason alone! But it’s not just about setting with this young lady because she has a solid foundation for all the skills including passing, digging, serving and just flat-out hustle. Martin is a SMART, well-rounded player at a young age who is quickly making a name for herself.