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June 6, 2022

Commitment & Signings Week of May 27-June 2

June 6, 2022

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 TRINITY VALLEY CC: L Valentina Tijerina-Gonzalez (Valley Venom) FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: MB Madison Fields FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: OH Gabrielle Disselkamp (Rolling Hills VBC) FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: L Amy McKenzie PACIFIC UNIVERSITY: MB Jenna Hickman (Quicksets Volleyball Club) FRESNO CC: OH/Opp Karley Lake (Tsunami VBC) FRESNO CC: OH/Opp Erin Tatum (Tsunami VBC) FRESNO CC: L Mia Dilley (Valley Volleyball Academy) DEAN COLLEGE: MB/OH Caitlin Cooper DEAN COLLEGE: MB Reagen Anderson WEATHERFORD COLLEGE: S Nikoleta Tatar UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: MB Kaitlyn Johnson UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: OH Emily Revis (Country Fire Volleyball) UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: Opp Bri Ornelas (Alamo) FRANKLIN & MARSHALL: L Hannah Pierce (MVP Volleyball) PARKLAND COLLEGE: Opp Delaney Fullenkamp (Prime Time VBC) PARKLAND COLLEGE:  DS Hannah Fox (Prime Time VBC) MARIETTA COLLEGE: DS/S Megan Marshall (Monsters VBC) MARIETTA COLLEGE: OH Jillian Fellers (Elite Sports Ohio) ST MARYS UNIVERSITY MINNESOTA: OH Alison Wu (M1 Volleyball) KANSAS STATE: OH/DS Shaylee Myers (Fresno State/Premier Nebraska) ST NORBERT COLLEGE: OH Andrianna Volz MORTON COLLEGE: S Regan McEvoy (Vortex Volleyball Club) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: S Claire Shank OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: OH Kayla Lechnir OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY:  Opp/DS Brooke Barb RANDOLPH MACON: S Kaitlyn ‘KK’ Kaplan (East Coast VBC) RANDOLPH MACON: L Logan Gubba (Renaissance VBC) RANDOLPH MACON: S Milly Mach (Beach Elite) WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC: OH Fiona Gillis (Mill City) WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC: L Alana Harris HUNTER COLLEGE: OH Dipjot Kaur (Monmouth County VBC) TENNESSEE WESLEYAN: MB Kamari Jackson (NW Power) CROWN COLLEGE: OH Amber Gamer PRESENTATION COLLEGE: DS Emmah Mitchell TRINITY COLLEGE: OH Sarai Davis (Rio VBC) TRINITY COLLEGE: S Caroline Howell (Houston Juniors) SETON HALL: MB Asli Subasili NORTH TEXAS: OH Brielle Worley NORTH TEXAS: L Madie Johnson (Houston Stellar) NORTH TEXAS: MB Briana Bailey (Austin Performance) NORTH TEXAS: L Victoria Fontenot (SA Juniors) NORTH TEXAS: S Alexa Washington (Tallahassee Juniors) FISK UNIVERSITY: OH Natasha Veness (Tennessee Performance) LA VERNE: OH Lexi Giacobbe (Laguna Beach) LA VERNE: MB Kaitlyn Bloomer (Excel) LA VERNE: Ella Davis (Club V) WILLIAM PEACE: OH Olivia Eldridge (Ultra VBC) ROGER WILLIAMS: OH Brianna Picchietti (Sports Performance) ROGER WILLIAMS: MB Avery Bennett (Mill City) IDAHO: OH Taryn Vrieling (T3) ROSEMONT COLLEGE: OH/DS Erika Knapp (Highline VBC) ROSEMONT COLLEGE: DS Jana Ehnot (Liberty Belle VBC) SUNY BROCKPORT: OH Julia Reedy SUNY BROCKPORT: MB Alenna Williamson (Next Revolution) HARTWICK COLLEGE: MB/OH Shelby Swartz (Nightmare West VBC) NEW ORLEANS: OH Valentina Echeverri (St. Pete VBC) EASTERN MENNONITE: OH/Opp Mara Woolford (Act Sports) EASTERN MENNONITE: OH/Opp Laney Cline (River Valley Juniors) EASTERN MENNONITE: MB/Opp Madison Stockner EASTERN MENNONITE: MB/Opp Bella Short WHATCOM CC: OH/MB Ryenne Howell (Shockwave VBC) BETHANY COLLEGE: OH/DS Trista Morris WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: OH/Opp Maggie Carroll (UC Elite) WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: S/Opp Brooke Lopez (North Pacific Juniors) RANGER COLLEGE: Blanca Arciniega (Rapid Fire VBC) MIDAMERICA NAZARENE: S Taryn Dial EASTERN MICHIGAN: L Carlina Bender (FaR Out VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Hannah Kaltz ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  S Mackenzie Keefer (Five:1 VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  OH Hailee Mancogna (Unified VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Kamila Marin (Boomers VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Karli Rohraf ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  MB Emma Schindler (Team 27 VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: S Allison Scott ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: OH Jersey Scott ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: OH Angel Zoulek (Avalanche Volleyball Club) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: S Charlotte Warner (Legacy VBC) UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST: OH Aniya Odom (SA Juniors) BALDWIN WALLACE: L Jamie Snell (Southwest VBC) BALDWIN WALLACE: OH Taylor Denall (Niagara Frontier) BALDWIN WALLACE: MB Maleia Thurber (Viper VBC) BALDWIN WALLACE: OH Ella Rogers MONCLAIR STATE: Opp/MB Mia Capriglione (Xtreme VBA) MONCLAIR STATE: DS Addison Castle (MVP) MONCLAIR STATE: S Emily Carcich (Allegro VBC) MONCLAIR STATE: OH Emma Hatcher (Team Kiwi) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Morgan Horrell (Rockwood Thunder) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: L Emma Harrop (Show Me VBA) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Bella Janda FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: L Kiya Kolb (Missouri Volleyball Academy) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Autumn Blake (Attack VBC) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Maura Oge (314 VBC) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: MB Kellie Overturf REGIS COLLEGE: DS Kate Truog (Boston UVC) REGIS COLLEGE: OH Makenzie Price (Birmingham Beach VBC) PACIFIC: MB Emily Van Groningen (Rage VBC) PACIFIC: MB Logan Blutreich (AZ Storm) LINDENWOOD: L Mia Kunnert (Adrenaline VBA) WESTERN COLORADO: OH Olive Rolseth (MN Select) SMITH COLLEGE: MB/Opp Miranda Oakes (SF Elite) MENLO COLLEGE: L Kananimauloa Packer (Hana Hou) SUNY CANTON: S Priscilla Soule MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY: Opp/OH Madeleine Mulroy (Downstate Juniors) MILES COLLEGE: L Terreca Hickson (Brea VBC) HARVARD: OH Brynne Faltinsky (Coast) HARVARD: OH Peyton Hollis (Top Select) HARVARD: L Hannah Nguyen (Oregon Juniors) WIDENER UNIVERSITY: MB Marissa Miller WIDENER UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Liz Barnes (East Coast Power) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Allexis Gall LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Jaylin Urrutia (Top Gun) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: MB Olivia Swenson (Fox Valley Performance) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: MB Kyla Murphy (Wisconsin Ice) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: OH Abby Martinkus (1st Alliance) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Lucero Velazquez EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Andrea Isabela EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: Opp Morgan Bruner (603 United) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: S Maria Clarabuch EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Courtney Pendleton (303 VBA) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: S/Opp Hailey Wright (Five Star VBC) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Sierra Troyer (Premier Delaware) SOUTH PUGET SOUND CC: L Valeana Dumakilewe (Kraken Volleyball) SOUTH PUGET SOUND CC: S Avalon Watkins (Excel NW) NOTRE DAME COLLEGE: L Sierra Nausieda (Michigan VBA) EASTERN UNIVERSITY: DS Jillian Avadanian (Nook Volleyball Academy) EASTERN UNIVERSITY: MB Grace Nealy (North Pacific Juniors) NORTHEASTERN JC: OH Annika Helf UC RIVERSIDE: OH Jess Dean (Encore) UW OSHKOSH: OH Bella Rio (Sports Performance) UW OSHKOSH: L Sophie Illman (Milwaukee Sting) FAULKNER: MB Charlee Jordan (TAV Houston) CONCORDIA AUSTIN: Opp/MB Camryn Parker (Summit VBC) AURORA UNIVESITY: MB Brooke Patton (1st Alliance) SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY: OH Tara Glynn (1st Alliance)   2023 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL: S Gianna Tagoa’i (Seal Beach VBC) RIDER: OH Paige Giehtbrock (Michigan Elite) TARLETON STATE: OH Sydney Garrison (Tejas VBC) TEXAS WOMANS: OH/Opp Luna van Baars OUR LADY OF THE LAKE: MB/OH Karla Candia  (Rapid Fire VBC) PEPPERDINE: OH Kitana Tuufuli (San Antonio Magic) INCARNATE WORD: L Olivia Abbott (AVA) AKRON: L Vanessa Del Real (1st Alliance) VALPARAISO: MB Kennedy Arp (FaR Out VBC) NEBRASKA OMAHA:

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JVA SummerFest: Day 2 Show Stoppers

June 6, 2022

Being a two-day event, the JVA SummerFest happens fast. Sunday brought bracket action to the Columbus Convention Center and vballrecruiter.com was on hand for it all. We have a recap of the Open divisions below if you keep on scrolling down but first we want to introduce our Day 2 Show Stoppers. These are 20 players who lit it up in the 12-17 Open divisions. vballrecruiter.com DAY 2 SHOW STOPPERS Harper Murray, OH, Legacy 17-1 Adidas – A five-star recruit committed to Nebraska, it’s easy to go on and on about Murray’s play. The way she gets in the air she plays taller than her 6-2 frame. She extends well, gets on top of the ball and can rip it to any part of the court consistently. Sydney Helmers, OH, Adidas KiVA 17 Red – Helmers – a four-star recruit committed to Texas – is such a threat and commands all sorts of attention. She’s long at 6-4 and can generate plenty of pace to keep defenders on their toes. Laney Klika, L, AVC Cle Rox 17 Red – AVC Cle had a good run reaching the semis and part of it was due to the performance of Klika. A three-star recruit committed to Wofford, she helped steady out the defense and was making some nice digs against some big-time attackers she faced. Brooke Bultema, MB, Elevation 17 Goller – The last thing you want to see as a defense is Elevation in system and Bultema running the slide. She’s a lengthy 6-3 and this four-star recruit who is committed to Kentucky delivers time and time again on the play. Erin Debiec, S, Metro 16 Travel – With the hitters at her disposal, it has to be fun to be this 6-1 setter. Debiec is a three-star recruit who can be part of a 6-2 setting in the back or running a 5-1. Maria Drapp, S, Tri-State Elite 16 Blue – Drapp – a three-star recruit – runs a good offense. She gets everybody involved, has good connections with her middles and is consistent with her locations. Lameen Mambu, OH, Paramount VBC 16 – A 5-11, three-star recruit, Mambu is a freshman playing up. She is a fun one to watch. She’s a leaper with a great vertical and fluid swing. She attacks from all over and is a big-time weapon. Campbell Flynn, S, Legacy 15-1 Adidas – A four-star recruit, Flynn is certainly one to keep watch on. She’s 6-1 with good hands and accurate location. She can run tempo sets at times as well and can help slow down attackers with her block. Larsen Terrill, S, Mintonette m.51 – Terrill was a key part of Mintonette’s second-place showing in 15 Open. A three-star recruit, Terrill does well directing the offense. Her sets are effortless and she rarely is off the mark. Abbigail Pickard, S, Far Out 15 Black – A smooth setter with a great touch, Pickard – a four-star recruit – sets a clean ball consistently. She’s able to push sets far across the court and deliver them on the money. Makenna Kirlin, S, Elevation 14 Molly – There’s no doubt Kirlin makes the offense tick. She has strong hands and push her sets from farther away than most. She also goes behind her very well and with accuracy. Reese Resmer, MB, Boiler Jrs 14 Gold – Defenses cannot lose track of Resmer. She’s 5-11 and Boiler Jrs looks to get her the ball as much as possible. She’s quick to the ball with a great arm and knows how to finish plays off. Kayla Nwabueze, MB, Legacy 14-1 Adidas – Nwabueze is a name you’ll be hearing plenty about in the coming years. She’s a tremendous prospect. She’s a strong 6-0 with a good arm. She’ll take swings on the left as well. Grace Portwood, OH, NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami – A bit undersized at 5-7, Portwood makes up for it with her aggressive attacking. She really brings it and isn’t afraid to challenge bigger blocks and proved to be one of NKYVC’s most reliable offensive options. Cynthia Ockerman, MB, Legacy 13-1 Adidas – Ockerman garners attention when she checks in. She puts up a huge block and is also a constant offensive threat. Francesca Hansel, L, Tri-State Elite 13 Blue – Hansel was able to get her platform on a ton of balls. She was the clear defensive leader and showed plenty of scrappiness. Lola Waleskowski, OH, NKYVC 13-1 – There’s no backing down with Waleskowski. She kept swinging and challenging defenses. She’s a smart and crafty hitter too. Olivia Lewis, S, Adidas KiVA 12 Red – Setting a 5-1, Lewis was on point and steady with her play. She was running the offense very well. Abigail Cisler, L, Mintonettte m.21 – A stalwart in the backcourt, Cisler is the defensive leader. She was getting her hands on a lot of balls and helping keep rallies alive. Jazlyn Langenkamp, MB, Elevation 12 Bergheger – Langenkamp brings a presence to the front row. Defenses need to be aware of her explosiveness, which leads to some impressive blocks and kills. *** Let’s begin in 14 Open. Why? Because there was the largest set score I’ve seen yet this season. It happened in the semifinals as national No. 8 Boiler Jrs 14 Gold outlasted No. 6 Mintonette Sports m.41 in Game 1, 40-38!! That’s not a typo. The score kept on building and building and building. Finally, right side Caroline Ward ended the madness with a big kill down the line. Boiler Jrs closed out the match by winning the second set, 25-20, then earned redemption in the final by sweeping No. 9 Elevation 14 Molly, 25-21, 25-21. Elevation handed Boiler Jrs its only loss on the weekend. It came on Day 1 in power pool play and prevented Boiler Jrs from finishing the day 3-0. Saturday, Boiler Jrs topped both No. 10 NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami and No. 33 AVC Cle Rox 14 Red. Boiler Jrs downed another

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Commitment & Signings Week of May 27-June 2

June 6, 2022

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 TRINITY VALLEY CC: L Valentina Tijerina-Gonzalez (Valley Venom) FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: MB Madison Fields FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: OH Gabrielle Disselkamp (Rolling Hills VBC) FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY: L Amy McKenzie PACIFIC UNIVERSITY: MB Jenna Hickman (Quicksets Volleyball Club) FRESNO CC: OH/Opp Karley Lake (Tsunami VBC) FRESNO CC: OH/Opp Erin Tatum (Tsunami VBC) FRESNO CC: L Mia Dilley (Valley Volleyball Academy) DEAN COLLEGE: MB/OH Caitlin Cooper DEAN COLLEGE: MB Reagen Anderson WEATHERFORD COLLEGE: S Nikoleta Tatar UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: MB Kaitlyn Johnson UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: OH Emily Revis (Country Fire Volleyball) UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: Opp Bri Ornelas (Alamo) FRANKLIN & MARSHALL: L Hannah Pierce (MVP Volleyball) PARKLAND COLLEGE: Opp Delaney Fullenkamp (Prime Time VBC) PARKLAND COLLEGE:  DS Hannah Fox (Prime Time VBC) MARIETTA COLLEGE: DS/S Megan Marshall (Monsters VBC) MARIETTA COLLEGE: OH Jillian Fellers (Elite Sports Ohio) ST MARYS UNIVERSITY MINNESOTA: OH Alison Wu (M1 Volleyball) KANSAS STATE: OH/DS Shaylee Myers (Fresno State/Premier Nebraska) ST NORBERT COLLEGE: OH Andrianna Volz MORTON COLLEGE: S Regan McEvoy (Vortex Volleyball Club) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: S Claire Shank OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: OH Kayla Lechnir OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY:  Opp/DS Brooke Barb RANDOLPH MACON: S Kaitlyn ‘KK’ Kaplan (East Coast VBC) RANDOLPH MACON: L Logan Gubba (Renaissance VBC) RANDOLPH MACON: S Milly Mach (Beach Elite) WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC: OH Fiona Gillis (Mill City) WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC: L Alana Harris HUNTER COLLEGE: OH Dipjot Kaur (Monmouth County VBC) TENNESSEE WESLEYAN: MB Kamari Jackson (NW Power) CROWN COLLEGE: OH Amber Gamer PRESENTATION COLLEGE: DS Emmah Mitchell TRINITY COLLEGE: OH Sarai Davis (Rio VBC) TRINITY COLLEGE: S Caroline Howell (Houston Juniors) SETON HALL: MB Asli Subasili NORTH TEXAS: OH Brielle Worley NORTH TEXAS: L Madie Johnson (Houston Stellar) NORTH TEXAS: MB Briana Bailey (Austin Performance) NORTH TEXAS: L Victoria Fontenot (SA Juniors) NORTH TEXAS: S Alexa Washington (Tallahassee Juniors) FISK UNIVERSITY: OH Natasha Veness (Tennessee Performance) LA VERNE: OH Lexi Giacobbe (Laguna Beach) LA VERNE: MB Kaitlyn Bloomer (Excel) LA VERNE: Ella Davis (Club V) WILLIAM PEACE: OH Olivia Eldridge (Ultra VBC) ROGER WILLIAMS: OH Brianna Picchietti (Sports Performance) ROGER WILLIAMS: MB Avery Bennett (Mill City) IDAHO: OH Taryn Vrieling (T3) ROSEMONT COLLEGE: OH/DS Erika Knapp (Highline VBC) ROSEMONT COLLEGE: DS Jana Ehnot (Liberty Belle VBC) SUNY BROCKPORT: OH Julia Reedy SUNY BROCKPORT: MB Alenna Williamson (Next Revolution) HARTWICK COLLEGE: MB/OH Shelby Swartz (Nightmare West VBC) NEW ORLEANS: OH Valentina Echeverri (St. Pete VBC) EASTERN MENNONITE: OH/Opp Mara Woolford (Act Sports) EASTERN MENNONITE: OH/Opp Laney Cline (River Valley Juniors) EASTERN MENNONITE: MB/Opp Madison Stockner EASTERN MENNONITE: MB/Opp Bella Short WHATCOM CC: OH/MB Ryenne Howell (Shockwave VBC) BETHANY COLLEGE: OH/DS Trista Morris WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: OH/Opp Maggie Carroll (UC Elite) WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: S/Opp Brooke Lopez (North Pacific Juniors) RANGER COLLEGE: Blanca Arciniega (Rapid Fire VBC) MIDAMERICA NAZARENE: S Taryn Dial EASTERN MICHIGAN: L Carlina Bender (FaR Out VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Hannah Kaltz ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  S Mackenzie Keefer (Five:1 VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  OH Hailee Mancogna (Unified VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Kamila Marin (Boomers VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  L Karli Rohraf ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY:  MB Emma Schindler (Team 27 VBC) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: S Allison Scott ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: OH Jersey Scott ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: OH Angel Zoulek (Avalanche Volleyball Club) ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY: S Charlotte Warner (Legacy VBC) UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST: OH Aniya Odom (SA Juniors) BALDWIN WALLACE: L Jamie Snell (Southwest VBC) BALDWIN WALLACE: OH Taylor Denall (Niagara Frontier) BALDWIN WALLACE: MB Maleia Thurber (Viper VBC) BALDWIN WALLACE: OH Ella Rogers MONCLAIR STATE: Opp/MB Mia Capriglione (Xtreme VBA) MONCLAIR STATE: DS Addison Castle (MVP) MONCLAIR STATE: S Emily Carcich (Allegro VBC) MONCLAIR STATE: OH Emma Hatcher (Team Kiwi) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Morgan Horrell (Rockwood Thunder) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: L Emma Harrop (Show Me VBA) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Bella Janda FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: L Kiya Kolb (Missouri Volleyball Academy) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Autumn Blake (Attack VBC) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: OH Maura Oge (314 VBC) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: MB Kellie Overturf REGIS COLLEGE: DS Kate Truog (Boston UVC) REGIS COLLEGE: OH Makenzie Price (Birmingham Beach VBC) PACIFIC: MB Emily Van Groningen (Rage VBC) PACIFIC: MB Logan Blutreich (AZ Storm) LINDENWOOD: L Mia Kunnert (Adrenaline VBA) WESTERN COLORADO: OH Olive Rolseth (MN Select) SMITH COLLEGE: MB/Opp Miranda Oakes (SF Elite) MENLO COLLEGE: L Kananimauloa Packer (Hana Hou) SUNY CANTON: S Priscilla Soule MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY: Opp/OH Madeleine Mulroy (Downstate Juniors) MILES COLLEGE: L Terreca Hickson (Brea VBC) HARVARD: OH Brynne Faltinsky (Coast) HARVARD: OH Peyton Hollis (Top Select) HARVARD: L Hannah Nguyen (Oregon Juniors) WIDENER UNIVERSITY: MB Marissa Miller WIDENER UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Liz Barnes (East Coast Power) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Allexis Gall LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Jaylin Urrutia (Top Gun) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: MB Olivia Swenson (Fox Valley Performance) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: MB Kyla Murphy (Wisconsin Ice) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: OH Abby Martinkus (1st Alliance) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Lucero Velazquez EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Andrea Isabela EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: Opp Morgan Bruner (603 United) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: S Maria Clarabuch EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Courtney Pendleton (303 VBA) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: S/Opp Hailey Wright (Five Star VBC) EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE: OH Sierra Troyer (Premier Delaware) SOUTH PUGET SOUND CC: L Valeana Dumakilewe (Kraken Volleyball) SOUTH PUGET SOUND CC: S Avalon Watkins (Excel NW) NOTRE DAME COLLEGE: L Sierra Nausieda (Michigan VBA) EASTERN UNIVERSITY: DS Jillian Avadanian (Nook Volleyball Academy) EASTERN UNIVERSITY: MB Grace Nealy (North Pacific Juniors) NORTHEASTERN JC: OH Annika Helf UC RIVERSIDE: OH Jess Dean (Encore) UW OSHKOSH: OH Bella Rio (Sports Performance) UW OSHKOSH: L Sophie Illman (Milwaukee Sting) FAULKNER: MB Charlee Jordan (TAV Houston) CONCORDIA AUSTIN: Opp/MB Camryn Parker (Summit VBC) AURORA UNIVESITY: MB Brooke Patton (1st Alliance) SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY: OH Tara Glynn (1st Alliance)   2023 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL: S Gianna Tagoa’i (Seal Beach VBC) RIDER: OH Paige Giehtbrock (Michigan Elite) TARLETON STATE: OH Sydney Garrison (Tejas VBC) TEXAS WOMANS: OH/Opp Luna van Baars OUR LADY OF THE LAKE: MB/OH Karla Candia  (Rapid Fire VBC) PEPPERDINE: OH Kitana Tuufuli (San Antonio Magic) INCARNATE WORD: L Olivia Abbott (AVA) AKRON: L Vanessa Del Real (1st Alliance) VALPARAISO: MB Kennedy Arp (FaR Out VBC) NEBRASKA OMAHA:

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JVA SummerFest: Day 2 Show Stoppers

June 6, 2022

Being a two-day event, the JVA SummerFest happens fast. Sunday brought bracket action to the Columbus Convention Center and vballrecruiter.com was on hand for it all. We have a recap of the Open divisions below if you keep on scrolling down but first we want to introduce our Day 2 Show Stoppers. These are 20 players who lit it up in the 12-17 Open divisions. vballrecruiter.com DAY 2 SHOW STOPPERS Harper Murray, OH, Legacy 17-1 Adidas – A five-star recruit committed to Nebraska, it’s easy to go on and on about Murray’s play. The way she gets in the air she plays taller than her 6-2 frame. She extends well, gets on top of the ball and can rip it to any part of the court consistently. Sydney Helmers, OH, Adidas KiVA 17 Red – Helmers – a four-star recruit committed to Texas – is such a threat and commands all sorts of attention. She’s long at 6-4 and can generate plenty of pace to keep defenders on their toes. Laney Klika, L, AVC Cle Rox 17 Red – AVC Cle had a good run reaching the semis and part of it was due to the performance of Klika. A three-star recruit committed to Wofford, she helped steady out the defense and was making some nice digs against some big-time attackers she faced. Brooke Bultema, MB, Elevation 17 Goller – The last thing you want to see as a defense is Elevation in system and Bultema running the slide. She’s a lengthy 6-3 and this four-star recruit who is committed to Kentucky delivers time and time again on the play. Erin Debiec, S, Metro 16 Travel – With the hitters at her disposal, it has to be fun to be this 6-1 setter. Debiec is a three-star recruit who can be part of a 6-2 setting in the back or running a 5-1. Maria Drapp, S, Tri-State Elite 16 Blue – Drapp – a three-star recruit – runs a good offense. She gets everybody involved, has good connections with her middles and is consistent with her locations. Lameen Mambu, OH, Paramount VBC 16 – A 5-11, three-star recruit, Mambu is a freshman playing up. She is a fun one to watch. She’s a leaper with a great vertical and fluid swing. She attacks from all over and is a big-time weapon. Campbell Flynn, S, Legacy 15-1 Adidas – A four-star recruit, Flynn is certainly one to keep watch on. She’s 6-1 with good hands and accurate location. She can run tempo sets at times as well and can help slow down attackers with her block. Larsen Terrill, S, Mintonette m.51 – Terrill was a key part of Mintonette’s second-place showing in 15 Open. A three-star recruit, Terrill does well directing the offense. Her sets are effortless and she rarely is off the mark. Abbigail Pickard, S, Far Out 15 Black – A smooth setter with a great touch, Pickard – a four-star recruit – sets a clean ball consistently. She’s able to push sets far across the court and deliver them on the money. Makenna Kirlin, S, Elevation 14 Molly – There’s no doubt Kirlin makes the offense tick. She has strong hands and push her sets from farther away than most. She also goes behind her very well and with accuracy. Reese Resmer, MB, Boiler Jrs 14 Gold – Defenses cannot lose track of Resmer. She’s 5-11 and Boiler Jrs looks to get her the ball as much as possible. She’s quick to the ball with a great arm and knows how to finish plays off. Kayla Nwabueze, MB, Legacy 14-1 Adidas – Nwabueze is a name you’ll be hearing plenty about in the coming years. She’s a tremendous prospect. She’s a strong 6-0 with a good arm. She’ll take swings on the left as well. Grace Portwood, OH, NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami – A bit undersized at 5-7, Portwood makes up for it with her aggressive attacking. She really brings it and isn’t afraid to challenge bigger blocks and proved to be one of NKYVC’s most reliable offensive options. Cynthia Ockerman, MB, Legacy 13-1 Adidas – Ockerman garners attention when she checks in. She puts up a huge block and is also a constant offensive threat. Francesca Hansel, L, Tri-State Elite 13 Blue – Hansel was able to get her platform on a ton of balls. She was the clear defensive leader and showed plenty of scrappiness. Lola Waleskowski, OH, NKYVC 13-1 – There’s no backing down with Waleskowski. She kept swinging and challenging defenses. She’s a smart and crafty hitter too. Olivia Lewis, S, Adidas KiVA 12 Red – Setting a 5-1, Lewis was on point and steady with her play. She was running the offense very well. Abigail Cisler, L, Mintonettte m.21 – A stalwart in the backcourt, Cisler is the defensive leader. She was getting her hands on a lot of balls and helping keep rallies alive. Jazlyn Langenkamp, MB, Elevation 12 Bergheger – Langenkamp brings a presence to the front row. Defenses need to be aware of her explosiveness, which leads to some impressive blocks and kills. *** Let’s begin in 14 Open. Why? Because there was the largest set score I’ve seen yet this season. It happened in the semifinals as national No. 8 Boiler Jrs 14 Gold outlasted No. 6 Mintonette Sports m.41 in Game 1, 40-38!! That’s not a typo. The score kept on building and building and building. Finally, right side Caroline Ward ended the madness with a big kill down the line. Boiler Jrs closed out the match by winning the second set, 25-20, then earned redemption in the final by sweeping No. 9 Elevation 14 Molly, 25-21, 25-21. Elevation handed Boiler Jrs its only loss on the weekend. It came on Day 1 in power pool play and prevented Boiler Jrs from finishing the day 3-0. Saturday, Boiler Jrs topped both No. 10 NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami and No. 33 AVC Cle Rox 14 Red. Boiler Jrs downed another

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