Sophomore Kambry James had a quite a request this summer for Chicago Christian coach Troy Grevengoed .

A 5-foot-9 middle hitter, she asked if she could try out at setter.

Why? She’s 5-foot-9.

“Due to me not growing anymore, I knew I would probably not be able to pursue middle in college,” James said. “I’ve always wanted to be a setter, but I was never given a chance to do it.”

Grevengoed, who needed a setter, gave James a chance. And she’s been delivering ever since.

James looked like a natural Thursday night for the Knights in a 20-25, 25-20, 25-21 nonconference victory over visiting Stagg in Palos Heights.

Quinn Grevengoed totaled 18 kills and 13 digs for Chicago Christian (12-3), while L’Rae White added 18 kills and 11 digs and James dished out 35 assists.

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