Before heading off to play at their respective colleges, players gathered in Phoenix for the USAV 18s Girls Junior National Championships over the weekend. There was plenty of excitement to follow and vballrecruiter.com spent three days chasing it. Below, we bring you the top right sides we saw performing during our time there.
Maya Cappellino, A4 Volley 18 Joaco – A bit undersized at 5-11, this lefty was swinging aggressively and challenging bigger blocks with success throughout the weekend and proved to be one of A4’s more reliable options.
Kerry Keefe, Sunshine 18 LA – A six-rotation opposite, Keefe is a threat front and back row. At 6-2, she’s long and can hit over blocks, off of them or around them. She has a whippy arm which generates plenty of pace. She’s committed to Duke.
Avry Tatum, Wave 18 Kevin – A 6-3 six-rotation opposite and physical hitter, Tatum is the go-to in the Wave offense with her big arm. She can deliver momentum-shifting kills. She’s committed to Cincinnati.
Logan Lednicky, Hou Skyline 18 Royal – This 6-2 lefty is committed to Texas AM. She has a great swing and can let loose when attacking. She’s a great option on the right who can hit high and cause defenses tons of trouble.
Kennedy Martin, FC Elite 18 Elite – What a next-level prospect Martin is. She’s a 6-6 junior already committed to Florida. She’s still raw and developing and that’s scary. Her size alone makes her a presence on the right side. She can easily go over blocks at times while slowing down would-be attacks with her length blocking.
Madison Pietsch, Rage 18 Westside – A 6-2 lefty committed to USC, Pietsch can be difficult to stop when she’s on. She has a wide variety of shots and with her length can hit tough angles to defend.
Jalyn Stout, Gainesville Jrs 18/17 – A junior playing up, Stout is a key contributor to the Gainesville offense. She’s 5-10 with a nice jump and smooth swing. She takes aggressive cuts at the ball and isn’t afraid to challenge bigger blockers.
Sienna Ifill, Northern Lights 18-1 – Ifill is an athletic right side who at 6-1 can touch 10-3 and is committed to Marquette. She can put up a nice block. A lefty, she also can whip the ball down with her quick swing.
Laura Williams, Mizuno Long Beach 18 Rockstar – This 5-11 right side can be a force at times in the Beach attack. She has a lively arm and can pound down winners with it. She’s committed to Oregon State.
Anna Herrington, OT 18 Felix – A 6-0 Boston College commit, Herrington can crank it when she gets it going. She has a big arm and hits a heavy ball. Her scoring abilities helped OT balance out its attack.
Mia Soerensen, AVC Cle Rox 18 Red – A lanky 6-4, Soerensen had her moments for AVC. She’s a lefty with a fluid swing that can create plenty of pace when she gets a hold of one. She’s headed to Kent State.
Madison Scheer, Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite – A 6-1 Auburn recruit, Scheer carries a powerful arm that can penetrate blocks and overpower defenders. She’s a featured part of the RT attack and was a reliable option on the right.
