February 26, 2023

Day 2 competition at the Sunshine Volleyball Classic for the 13-15s definitely did not disappoint! Electric action with bids on the line made every match entertaining to say the least. The final day will be fun to see who comes to perform and ultimately to see who punches their tickets for Chicago this summer! But first lets get to Show Stoppers from Day 2.  Day 2 Show Stoppers Leah Stickney OH A5 13 Karen: Stickney has a fearless swing with the power and finesse to score against any block. Bethany Benjamin OH A5 13 Karen: Benjamin puts so much pressure on the block and defense with her ability to swing line or split the block.  Avery Brown S Mintonette Sports m31: Brown has strong hands and a high release point, which allows her to set from anywhere on the court regardless of the pass. Elianiz Rodriquez OH OT 13 O Felix: Rodriquez has a heavy hand and when she connects it is scary.  Jazzlyn Hepburn MB AP 14 Adidas: Hepburn is an undersized middle who jumps well. Combined with a nice swing, it led to some impressive kills when her number was called. Susan Hudgins OH AP 14 Adidas: Hudgins is a HUGE outside hitter who connects incredibly well consistently. Caitlin Crino S Tribe 14 Elite Cardinal: Crino is a calm, yet fierce leader on the court. She also shows consistency with her location when setting. Jordin Southall OH GP 15 Rox: Southall, a 3-star recruit, was hammering balls on the outside today, literally.  Katie Raymer L Triangle 15 Black: Raymer is a flyer in the backcourt. Her game will just keep getting better and better.  Eva Long S Legacy 15-1 Adidas: Long, a 3-star recruit, is a 5-1 setter who runs an aggressive offense.  Meredith Martin S Legacy 15-1 Adidas: A 4-star recruit, Martin was solid in the backcourt all day long. From serve receive, to defense, to setting, Martin was smooth and scrappy.  Isabella Johnson RS Top Select 15 Elite: Johnson was a great blocker with a whip off an arm.  Londyn Stone OH AVC CLE 15 Red: Stone caught my attention with her incredible jump serve. She is an undersized outside who isn’t afraid to swing against big blocks.  Layla Hoying OH Mintonette Sports – m.51: Hoying, a 4-star recruit, was hammering away on the outside.   Sara Snowbarger OH Mintonette Sports – m.51: While Hoying might be the OH1 on the court, Snowbarger, a 3-star recruit, did a great job defensively and swinging with aggression.

Hello Orlando! Last weekend it was a bit colder then the mid-80s in Orlando this weekend BUT the heat on the volleyball court is still the same! These are the girls who stepped up on Day 1 of the Sunshine Volleyball Classic for the 13-15s divisions competing this weekend.  Day 1 Show Stoppers Carsyn Chitty L Mintonette Sports m31: Chitty did well in holding it down in serve receive and hustling all over the court to keep balls in play. Isabel Penrose OH OT 13 T Tabitha: Penrose is a firecracker on the outside with her speed and quickness. She also has a whip of an arm.  Jaelyn  Jordan S KC MAVS 13-1: Jordan is quick and gets to the ball well. She also has a great touch and directs her offense well.  Marlie Smith S Legacy 14-1 Adidas: Smith is steady dishing her team. She has a strong group of hitters to work with and she can get all of them involved when in system. Isabel Incinelli MB WPVC 14 Armour Black: Noble brings a level of physicality to the front row. She also delivered a few impressive kills.  Jada Constanza OH HIGHVOLTAGE1415COLLEGEPRE: Constanza helps keep the offense ticking across the front row. She’s also a strong contributor in the back row where she was making nice digs and swinging well from middle back. Leilani Lawrence OH OT 14 T Laura: Lawrence, a 3-star recruit,  is a strong hitter who can unleash big kills at times from the front or back row.  LK Lamonica S A5 15-2 Victor: Lamonica brings fire to the court. She was also delivering with consistent location when setting. Ava Castro OH Jupiter Elite 15 E: Castro is a valuable six-rotation outside. She has strong passing skills and though she’s a bit undersized she was aggressive with her swings. Rylan Miller L OT 15 J Will: A 3-star recruit, Miller is a fiery libero with lots of spirit. She’s also quick and able to cover a lot of court. Julia Schmidt OH Miami Hype 15N Josh: Schmidt is going to be fun to watch moving forward. She has a long frame and swings well on the outside. Her jump serve is no joke either.  Lara Matta OH Tampa North 15 Black: An all-around contributor, Matta is a smart hitter who can tool blocks and consistently put pressure on defenses with her ability to swing away. Destiny Wiggins L Wildfire 15N Ore: Wiggins is a quick libero who makes up ground in a hurry. She was showing her hustle by running down balls all over the court and also doing a good job covering touches. Bennett Raterman MB HPSTL 15 Royal: A 5-star athlete, Raterman is a beast at the net on defense. And let’s just say that saying she is an offensive force is an understatement.  Giavanna Artiles OH Tribe 15 Elite Cardinal: Artiles is one of the main offensive weapons for Tribe. She was swinging well with her long arm and high contact point.