With one of the team’s best and most experienced hitters sidelined with an ankle injury, the Southern Regional boys volleyball team has needed to find offensive prowess on the outsides by committee.

“A lot of the younger guys have stepped up and played really well so far,” said coach Eric Maxwell, following a 25-8, 25-10 drubbing of Pennsauken on April 18. “With Zach Hem out, we needed to get more offense from other guys and they’ve done the job. The experience has helped them.”

One of those younger guys who’s risen higher during the first few weeks has been junior Justin Kean, who against…