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PVL 15s-17s: Under The Radar Players, Plus All-Stars (Part 2)

In case you missed it, we released Part 1 of our PVL Under The Radar Players – plus 17s and 16s PVL All-Stars – Monday. Below, you’ll find Part 2. A reminder, the Under The Radar Players are ones we have not written about during qualifying season. The PVL All-Stars were mentioned during qualifying season and are who we would pick if putting together an all-star from PVL competition. 15s PVL All-Stars OH – Kaci Demaria, Surfside OH – Quinn Loper, Tstreet OH – Simone Roslon, Long Beach OH – Ava Poinsett, Coast OH – Mae Kordas, Wave OH – Kianna Greer, Long Beach MB – Kalyssa Blackshear, Long Beach MB – Memphis Burnett, Tstreet RS – Layli Ostovar, Long Beach RS – Keila Gabriel, Wave RS – Olivia Ip, SG Elite S/RS – Ruby Hill, Tstreet S – Isabella Jones, Long Beach S – Ayva Ostovar, Long Beach L – Yuri Park, Wave L – Brooklyn Bowman, Coast L – Molly LaBreche, Surfside *** Under The Radar Players (Part 2) Madi Moore, OH, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – Moore is another six-rotation player with a strong arm. She hits solid ball and can move it around to different spots as well. Payton Tully, RS, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – At 6-0 and a lefty, Tully is continually improving. She puts up a solid block. When she gets a hold of one you can tell as she’s also becoming more of a terminator. Paige Buzzerio, OH, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – A 6-2 Navy commit, Buzzerio’s length presents problems for blockers. She can extend well and sees the court well. That allows her to strike equally well cross court or deep down the line. Holly Hopkins, OH, Balboa Bay 17 Blue – Hopkins, at 6-0, showed flashes of what she can bring. She has a good arm and is getting better at becoming a finisher. Anabel Kotzakov, OH, Balboa Bay 17 Blue – A six-rotation player, Kotzakov is 6-2 and a reliable option on the attack. She has a nice arm and is consistently aggressive with her swings. Kahea Carvalho, S, Seal Beach 17 Black – A bit undersized at 5-9, Carvalho makes up for it with good hands and consistent location. She’s a hard worker with a calming presence who knows how to run an offense. Addison Klunder, RS, Actyve 17 Black – Somewhat undersized at 5-10, Klunder was taking some aggressive swings. She has a solid arm and wasn’t afraid to go at bigger blocks.   Milani Lee, S/RS, Legacy Girls 17 Pyramid – Lee is part of a 6-2 system. She’s consistently on point with her location and can run tempo sets at times too. At 5-11, she’s not the tallest attacker but doesn’t overdo it and plays within herself. Aubry Beaver, OH, Temecula Viper 17 Poyer – A 6-0 Cal State Fullerton recruit, Beaver is a key component in the Viper lineup. She’s a six-rotation outside with the ability to score from the back row and showed to be a steady passer out of serve receive. Ashley Li, OH, Tstreet 17 Asics – We only saw Li once at the very beginning of the season. She’s a four-star recruit committed to Cal. At 6-3, she’s lanky with a very good arm that has her delivering pace on her swings. Hayden Lin, S, SCVC 16 Roxy – At 5-5, Lin is an undersized setter but she runs the offense well. She has soft hands and a great touch and rarely misses her spot. Kendall Beshear, OH, SCVC 16 Roxy – Beshear, at 5-10, is a really good all-around outside. She’s a smart attacker with a big arm. She passes and defends very well in the back row and is a glue piece for SCVC. Chloe Hynes, MB, SCVC 16 Roxy – Hynes has upside to her game. She’s a 6-0 middle but can play on the pins as well. Her swing is smooth and she can play some in the back row as well. Taylor Deckert, L, SCVC 16 Roxy – A freshman playing up, the more there is to see of Deckert the more there is to like. She doesn’t appear to get rattled and is a steady, reliable defender and passer. Sade Ilawole, S, Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar – Ilawole allows Beach to run a 6-2 if it wants, depending on the match ups. She’s quick with steady placement. Katrina Catalan, RS, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – At 5-8, Catalan is undersized on the right. Still, she is strong with a powerful swing. She’s aggressive and doesn’t back down from bigger blockers. Molly McCluskey, RS, Tstreet 16 Carson – A three-star recruit, this 6-3 lefty right side has lots of potential. She touches 9-11 and can already go over blocks. She has a good swing and will add more and more power as she continues to develop. Lauren Coady, MB, Tstreet 16 Carson – A 6-2 freshman playing up, Coady is another one with lots of upside. She has a nice swing and connected on a few balls well. She’s going to be a great option as she keeps learning and growing. Ella Irwin, OH, Tstreet 16 Carson – A six-rotation outside, at 5-11 Irwin was showing what she brings to the court. She has a quick swing that generates good pace. She can also attack out of the back row to help open up the offense. Manaia Ogbechie, MB, Oaks 15 Gold – Ogbechie is a prospect. She’s 6-1 and already touching 10-0. She hits with power. She has the skill set to potentially move to the pin. Sarah Shaw, MB, Oaks 15 Gold – Shaw, at 6-1, is another with tremendous upside. She carries a smooth swing and has the ability to play in the back row as well. She too could be a future pin. Kelsey Kim, OH, SG Elite 15 Rosh – An undersized outside at 5-9, Kim plays a pivotal role. She takes a lot of swings. Though

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PVL 15s-17s: Under The Radar Players, Plus All-Stars

vballrecruiter.com spent the past weekend at the Premier Volleyball League 15s-17s championships. As for team results, Tstreet 15 Curtis defeated Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar in the 15 Premier final. In the 16 Premier final, Wave 16 Brennan downed Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar. Wave 17 Juliana topped Club V 17 Ren Reed in the 17 Premier final. Club V was visiting from Utah and isn’t a normal participant of the PVL. Congrats to the overall winners! Meanwhile, our Saturday and Sunday was filled watching players we have not written about this year during qualifier action. Thus, these players have flown under the radar until now! We present our list in two parts. The first part is below. The second part is to be released Tuesday. However, we didn’t stop there. We also came up with a PVL All-Star team for the 15s, 16s and 17s. You can find the 17s and 16s below. The 15s will come out in Tuesday’s Part 2. 17s PVL All-Stars *** 16s PVL All-Stars *** Under The Radar Players (Part 1) Clara Cronin, Libero, Encore 17 Kalekonas – We hadn’t seen Cronin in action until this past weekend. She was passing well out of serve receive when targeted, which wasn’t very often. She was also picking up cross court shots well and extending rallies. She brings great energy and communicates well. Ava-Marie Lange, RS, Sunshine 17 LA – A 6-2 outside/right side committed to Harvard, Lange was part of the Sunshine 18 LA team that won gold in Phoenix. She has a strong arm and is a smart hitter who attacks defenses in various ways. Catherine Maffei, MB, Sunshine 17 LA – A bit undersized at 5-11, Maffei provides much-needed stability in the middle. She has good timing on her blocks and is heady enough to score against bigger ones. Fatimah Hall, S/RS, Mizuno Long Beach 17 Rockstar – A 5-9 three-star SDSU commit, Hall plays a vital role. She’s a solid setter with the ability to run a 5-1. She’s also able to hit across the front row in a 6-2 and has a powerful arm. Silina Damuni, S, Club V 17 Ren Reed – A 5-9 BYU commit, Damuni is part of a 6-2 package. She has a soft touch and a smooth jump set. Kalia Kohler, S, Club V 17 Ren Reed – A three-star recruit, Kohler remains uncommitted. Her location is consistent and she can set behind her well. She also does a good job of mixing her sets up to get all her hitters involved. Maia Niemen, OH, Tstreet 17 Naseri – A 5-10 three-star recruit, Niemen was carrying a good portion of the attack as Tstreet was playing short-handed. She’s a six-rotation mainstay in the lineup who can pass and score with smart shot selection. Sophia Stalcup, OH, Tstreet 17 Naseri – Stalcup was part of the 18s this season and has since moved down. She’s 6-2 and committed to West Point. She brings physicality to the lineup and has a strong arm. Milan Bayless, OH, Coast 17-1 – Bayless – who is committed to Colgate – is a glue piece for Coast. She’s not necessarily a featured part of the offense but she’s a very capable scorer and plays well across the back row passing and defending. Lily Dwinell, OH, Wave 17 Juliana – A former middle, Dwinell has proven she can be a reliable option on the outside. The Colorado commit is a steady presence in a Wave lineup that features plenty of offensive options. Saniyah Sobers, L, Rancho Valley 16 Premier – A freshman playing up, Sobers flashed definite potential. She plays with high-energy and can fly around the court trying to keep plays alive. Sarai Ross, MB, Rancho Valley 16 Premier – A bit undersized at 5-11, Ross showed her upside. While she wasn’t getting set a lot while we watched, when she did she delivered with some power. Danica Rach, OH, City Volleyball 16 Gold – Rach, at 6-1, is a key contributor as a six-rotation player. She’s lanky with a really good swing and ability to beat defenses in different ways. Isabella Marrero, L, City Volleyball 16 Gold – A three-star recruit, Marrero isn’t a flashy libero but rather steady with accurate passing. She was seemingly in the right spot most of the times to make the play she needed to. Havyn Rolle, MB, City Volleyball 16 Gold – At 5-10, Rolle isn’t the tallest middle but she can jump well and has a fluid swing. She also provides some versatility as she can play on the right side as well. Ximena Cordero, OH, Coast 16-1 – This 5-10 outside has a good variety of shots. She can beat defenses with off speed rolls or physical swings to the corners. Ashley Repetti, OH, Seal Beach 16 Black – A big strength of Seal Beach is the reliability of their outsides. Repetti, a freshman playing up, is surely part of that. She’s a steady passer and smart attacker who can carry the offense along at times. Haylee LaFontaine, OH, Seal Beach 16 Black – A 6-0 outside, LaFontaine is a big contributor. She has a strong arm and hits with good pace. Dani Sparks, S, Seal Beach 16 Black – A setter in Seal Beach’s 6-2, Sparks has great hands. She delivers consistent sets and can move the ball around well when in system. Madison Snow, OH, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Snow is a big key for Viper. A six-rotation outside, she’s the team’s best offensive option with her smarts and strong swing. Melanie Hewlett, S/RS, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Part of a 6-2, Hewlett’s a very strong setter. She has nice hands and great touch. She consistently put the ball in the window for her hitters. Alison Chapin, S/RS, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Also part of the 6-2 Viper runs, Chapin’s strength is the offense she brings when front row. She has a strong arm and is able

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Commitment & Signings Week of May 6-12

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 EAST TEXAS BAPTIST: L Abbie Smith (Fort Bend Juniors) LANGSTON UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Denae Williams (Fort Bend Juniors) VIRGINIA STATE: MB/Opp De’Mya Robinson (Fort Bend Juniors) ST THOMAS TX: S/DS Mia Medina (Houston Skyline) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Caeli Updike (Darke County VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: L Daly Nagot (TC Elite VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: S Meadow Smith (Texas Image) CENTENARY COLLEGE: OH Jaeda Moreno (Texas Fierce) DELTA COLLEGE: Opp/OH Naomi Moore DELTA COLLEGE: MB Jessica Ramirez ENIDCOTT COLLEGE: OH Abby Hudson (EVO) ENIDCOTT COLLEGE:  Opp Sophie Breitenbach (South County) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Alana Bartulovic (Eastside Cleveland) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Kaili Worcester (Mintonette Sports) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Sadie McClinchie (Pittsburgh Elite) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY:  L Ally White LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Amira Szczepanski LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Katelyn Kitsembel (RVA) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY:  S Montana Zdroik (Wisconsin Ice) OUR LADY OF THE LAKE: OH Ariana Caldera CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: DS/OH Asia Logan (Marlton Volleyball Club) CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: S Kimberly Stallworth (Ocean City VBC) CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: MB Cameron Fulcher SOUTHWESTERN OREGON CC: Opp Lillian McFarland (NW Elite) STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: S Gabbi Roberts (Idaho One) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: RS Sydney Boyer (East Carolina Juniors) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: S Jozie Dhayer (AVA) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Kylee King (Athena VBA) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: Opp Keira Lynch (SCVC) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Cassidy MacLean (Woodlands Revolution) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: OH Hallie Martin (501 Volley) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Jenna Rodriguez (Alamo) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: OH Reagan Whatley (Woodlands Revolution) COLUMBIA COLLEGE: Opp/MB Czana Doctor CENTRAL CC COLUMBUS: OH/DS Halie Kaslon ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: MB/OH Madalyn Bouton (VolleyFx) ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: MB Erin McGuiness ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: OH Bella Mahar OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: L Laney Higgins (OTVA) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY:  OH/DS Hannah Palmer (Tsunami VBC) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: MB/OH Morgan Phillips (K2) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: MB Macy Stringer (Tribe VBC) POMONA PITZER: MB Tene Ariyo (Houston Skyline) POMONA PITZER: OH Natalie Potter (Athena VBA) POMONA PITZER: Opp Paige Mountanos (Rage Westside) CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT: OH Megan James (Richmond VBC) CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT: OH Sophia Denby (Charlottesville Area VBC) FISHER COLLEGE: MB Caroline Saucier (Sarasota VBC) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: Opp Saskia Habibe (305 Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH Sydney Lyon (Northeast VBC) WASHINGTON AND LEE: L Penelope Quiles (Alamo) WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp Caroline Natwick (Carolina Union) WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp Riley Debiec (Virginia Elite0 WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp McKenna Cook (Mintonette Sports) WASHINGTON AND LEE: MB Ryan Taylor MCLA: DS Karley Lucas-Medeiros CENTRAL BAPTIST: L Eliza Derryberry (501 Volley) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: DS Alana Alexander (Greater Columbus VBC) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Abby Buchtel (New Wave VBC) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY:  DS Ally Gaver (Mintonette Sports) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: MB Josie Niemeyer (Tri State Elite) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: Opp Emma Johnson MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: Opp Karissa Humphrey MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Quinn Horn KEAN UNIVERSITY: S Aspen O’Brien (Sky High) KEAN UNIVERSITY: OH Bella Stem (Blue Ridge VBA) KEAN UNIVERSITY:  L Brianna Otto (East Coast Crush) ALBION COLLEGE: MB/Opp Sophia Quillan (Michigan VBA) ALBION COLLEGE:  Opp Aliyah Vesper (Michigan Elite) ALBION COLLEGE:  OH Emily Flanscha ALBION COLLEGE:  MB Heidi Faramelli (Team Pineapple) ELIZABETH CITY STATE: MB Clarke Blakemore (K2) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Jordan Fiorentini THIEL COLLEGE: S Madison Fiorentini THIEL COLLEGE: S Carlie Reynolds THIEL COLLEGE: OH/MB Daisy Jenness BERRY COLLEGE: OH Lura Underwood (A5) BERRY COLLEGE: S Cadence Maxfield (Impact Volleyball Club) BERRY COLLEGE: L Kat Kelyman (Virginia Elite) BERRY COLLEGE: OH Kara Schmit (Milwaukee Sting) GOUCHER COLLEGE: S Riley Kocell (Carolina Union) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY: Opp Gabi Walker (Paramount VBC) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY:  S Johanna Modica (Mountain View VBC) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY: OH/MB Anna Anderson LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY: MB Amya Orn (Renegades Volleyball Club) UNC CHARLOTTE: S Lauren Nixon (Munciana) UW OSHKOSH: OH Angie Blinderman (Osceola Volleyball Club) WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: DS Olivia Kiger! WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: S Alyssa Weaver WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Emily Stutzman WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: S Riley Ruffley (Horseshoe VBC) DENISON UNIVERSITY: MB Ellie Martin (Michigan Elite) DENISON UNIVERSITY: S Alice Kempf (MAVA) ST JOHNS: MB Ludovica Zola ST JOHNS: MB Magda Stambrowska OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: Opp/OH Madison Mergen (Athlete Headquarters) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: MB Annie Casper MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY: S Anna Leigh Alford (Tallahassee VBA) YORK COLLEGE: Opp Tia Pratt YORK COLLEGE: MB Cierra Dringman VIRGINIA TECH: L Josie Bloom (MIVCA) ST MARYS UNIVERSITY MINNESOTA: MB Peyton Berg BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY:  OH/DS Mariana Ickes BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY:  DS Josephine Jones (Dayton Juniors) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH Ashley Garapic (ClevePRIME) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Paige Massie (Blackswamp VBC) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: MB Bekah Pack BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH/DS Emma Organ BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: DS Mackenzie Jones (Toledo Dynamic) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: S Gabby Williams BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: MB Jenna Woods (Champaign County Sharks) EDINBORO UNIVERSITY: MB Emma Hiott (Municana) PASADENA CC: OH/MB Reese Roper PASADENA CC: OH/Opp Kyley Chang (Forza1 West) WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Luise Palenczat INCARNATE WORD: OH Finley Evans (Arete) SALT LAKE CC: S  Bella Houtz (Club V) ST LAWRENCE: Opp/MB Berit Brecke (Volleyball Alliance) CSU FULLERTON: MB/OH Keke Hall (Mizuno Long Beach) ALBANY STATE: MB Mary Kate Preston (Houston Juniors) ST MARTINS UNIVERSITY:  S Karla Soto OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: MB Eliana Channell (303 Volleyball Academy) OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: S Gabrielle Barber (NYC Juniors) OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: OH Estelle Harsh (Impact Volleyball Club) GOSHEN COLLEGE: OH Kyla Moffitt (Circle City) CENTRAL MAINE CC: MB Morgan Stevens (Dynamo) DREW UNIVERSITY: Opp Abby Pereira (Digs VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: OH Erin Gretsky (Garden State Attack) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: OH Deanna Whelpley (Digs VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: MB Gwen Koester SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Karrigan Powell SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Paige Bly GRINNELL COLLEGE: OH Nicole Mlynski (Sky High) GRINNELL COLLEGE:  S Gabby Choy (Wave) BUFFALO STATE: OH Amia Carter (Balitmore Elite) BUFFALO STATE: MB Brielle Karen (Long Island VBC) LAKE SUMPTER COLLEGE: OH Cecilia Calton BELLEVUE COLLEGE: MB Kadence Stoddard (DaKine VBC) UC RIVERSIDE: S Makena Tong (Ka Ulukoa) LINFIELD UNIVERSITY: L Xanadee Madarang-Brandes (Ka Ulukoa) ALLEGHENY COLLEGE: S Alejandra Fernandez ALLEGHENY COLLEGE: OH/Opp Alex Reesch (Allegro) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: S Anna Dravk (Fusion Volleyball Club) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: MB Elise Perry (Carolina Edge) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: OH/Opp Micah Sheppard (Fusion Volleyball

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18s: Top 50 National Club Rankings

vballrecruiter.com presents its 18s Top 50 National Rankings. These rankings are not final, as there are still 18s teams competing at AAUs next month. At the conclusion of the national championships we will release our final rankings. There are lots of factors to take into consideration when formulating a list like this. It leaves plenty of room for debate as these rankings are ultimately subjective. There are power league results, qualifier results, national tournaments like Triple Crown and of course the USAV Girls Junior Nationals 18s championships. All these come into play. We put more weight on what happened in Phoenix than a qualifier in January because the whole season is built toward peaking at JN’s. We also had one steadfast rule we didn’t break no matter the circumstances. That rule was if Team A defeated Team B in a gold challenge match or gold bracket match at JN’s, Team A is always going to be ranked ahead of Team B. That’s because everyone comes to JN’s to win a gold medal and if Team A eliminates Team B from contention, it won at the absolute right time. It can make for some skewed overall rankings but what’s the point if the biggest head-to-head matches of the season aren’t the most important ones? The Top 25 teams have comments to hopefully give some insight as to why they are ranked where they are. A select few from 26-50 have comments as well but not all. 1. SUNSHINE 18 LA Comment: The USAV 18 Open gold medalist was the easy choice to be No. 1. For now. Should Munciana 18 Samurai take gold in 18 Open at AAUs it’ll rekindle the debate, as Muncie owns a head-to-head victory over Sunshine in the finals of Triple Crown. A5 Mizuno 18 Marc is the only other team to own a victory against Sunshine on the national stage. Coast 18-1 and Mizuno Long Beach 18 Rockstar each picked up a victory against Sunshine in local Premier Volleyball League action. Sunshine collected 38 victories against the Open field, including its time in Phoenix. That’s the most of any team. 2. MADFROG 18 GREEN Comment: Madfrog showed moments of vulnerability in losing pool matches to Adversity 18 Adidas and FC Elite 18 Elite at JN’s. Yet, it responded by upsetting A5 in its challenge match on its way to finishing with the silver medal. That propelled Madfrog to No. 2 in the rankings. Yes, A5 did defeat Madfrog in Nashville, but there’s no doubt that A5 would gladly trade that victory for the one in Phoenix that didn’t happen. Madfrog also owns some impressive victories outside of JN’s which includes beating Hou Skyline 18 Royal, Skyline 18 Royal, Coast and SASVBC 18-1. 3. A5 MIZUNO 18 MARC Comment: A5 had a tremendous overall season. It just lost one match at the wrong time when it fell to Madfrog in the challenge round at JN’s. That was only A5’s third loss in a national tournament. OT 18 Chad and AZ Rev 18 Premier join Madfrog as the only clubs to own a victory over A5. A5 finished the year 3-1 against OT and 1-1 against Madfrog. A5 earned 31 victories against the Open field, second only to Sunshine. 4. SPVB 18 ELITE Comment: It’s difficult ranking SPVB simply because it doesn’t have the same strength of schedule. Still, what it does have in terms of results has to be taken into consideration. SPVB owns a victory over Munciana and Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite, which finished tied for third at JN’s. SPVB only loss so far is to Team Indiana 18 Elite, which finished in the top half at JN’s. SPVB is set to play AAUs in June. 5. MUNCIANA 18 SAMURAI Comment: Compared to others in the rankings, Muncie has played a much lighter schedule but has proved itself to be among the top in the country regardless. Not only does the club own a victory over Sunshine in the final of Triple Crown, it owns 10 more victories against teams which qualified for 18 Open at JN’s. It’s only losses to date are to SPVB and Hou Skyline. 6. ROCKWOOD THUNDER 18 ELITE Comment: From here on out it starts getting interesting as the results get more and more mixed and mashed. There’s no denying Rockwood Thunder turned in a strong performance at JN’s by tying for the bronze medal. It’s only losses there were to Madfrog in the semis and to Vital in pool play. It upset Coast in challenge play. On the season, RT has just one loss to a non-qualified 18 Open squad and that was against CUVC 18 Premier. It also owns a victory over Skyline, which tied for fifth at JN’s. 7. SKYLINE 18 ROYAL Comment: Skyline’s run to a fifth-place tie at JN’s included just one loss, to Sunshine in the quarterfinals. Like Rockwood Thunder, Skyline lost just once to a non-qualified 18 Open team in SA Junior 18 Adidas. It did earn some strong victories leading up to JN’s by topping Coast, Hou Skyline and Madfrog. It also owns head-to-head victories over bronze medalist FC Elite and Adversity, which tied for fifth. 8. FC ELITE 18 ELITE Comment: Some could argue by virtue of finishing with a bronze medal at JN’s that FC Elite deserves to be ranked higher than No. 8. There’s certainly a case to be made. At the same time, FC Elite suffered setbacks to unqualified teams in Kairos 18 Elite and MKE Sting 18 Gold on the year, as well as falling to Gainesville Jrs 18/17 at JN’s. And it took a head-to-head loss against Skyline. FC Elite also owns a victory over MKE Sting to even that out, and does carry head-to-head wins over Rockwood Thunder during qualifying season and Madfrog in pool play at JN’s.   9. ADVERSITY 18 ADIDAS Comment: Adversity lost a pool play match at JN’s to FC Elite but picked up a pair of impressive victories along the

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PVL 14s Standout Players

With the 18s division done except for AAUs, vballrecruiter.com will begin shifting into the 14s division. Our first venture was attending the Premier Volleyball League 14s tournament No. 4 on Saturday at the CLAVA facility in Lake Forest, CA. Below, we highlight the standouts we saw while catching the action. Finley Krystkowiak, OH, Wave 14 Brennan – At 6-3, Krystkowiak is definitely an up-and-comer! She has a big arm and hit a heavy ball. She’s a threat out of the back row as well. And she has a strong serve that gets Wave some easy points. Sophia Johnson, RS, Wave 14 Brennan – At 5-5, Johnson was not the tallest right-side attacker. However, she’s scrappy and fearless. She jumps well and doesn’t back down when it comes to challenging the block. Jaycee Mack, Wave 14 Brennan – A 5-11 middle playing up an age group, Mack was very impressive! She’s definitely one to keep tabs on as she moves up the ranks. She was the hardest-hitting middle we saw with her powerful arm. Ryah Brock, OH, Forza1 North 14 UA – Part of a strong outside duo, Brock is a seventh-grader with great upside. She gets off the ground well and hits with nice pace. Westley Matavao, OH, Forza1 North 14 UA – Another seventh-grader playing up, Matavao is real aggressive when attacking. She has a good arm and hits out of the back row as well. Jayden Hanson, S, Forza1 North 14 UA – Hanson has a bright future. She’s smooth with soft hands. She was able to set against the flow with good accuracy as well. Nina Hemsley, MB, Forza1 North 14 UA – Hemsley had a few kills that were attention-grabbers. She gets up well and can crush it when the opportunity presents itself. Taylor Boice, MB, SCVC 14 Roxy – Boice was a reliable target in the middle and SCVC was feeding when possible. She has a strong arm and defenses were having trouble slowing her down. Sammy Destler, OH, SCVC 14 Roxy – A beach player too, Destler was shouldering a load on offense. She has a quick swing when letting it fly but can also deliver off speed shots to keep the defense guessing. Kennedy Kim, S/RS, Balboa Bay 14 Blue – Kim was both setting and hitting for Balboa and doing well in both areas. She showed consistent location when directing the attack. She also displayed a knack for knowing how to score with smart hitting. Casandra Doll, OH, Balboa Bay 14 Blue – A wirey outside, Doll has a smooth arm. She doesn’t hold back and isn’t afraid to go after it. Asia Udo-Ema, Pipeline 14 Magic – The go-to hitter for Pipeline, Udo-Ema is a solid all-around player. You can see some of her beach skills in her hitting, with smart placement. She has a nice swing with good extension. Presley Johnson, OH, Tstreet 14 Carson – Johnson is a bit undersized at 5-6 but she’s a gamer. She gets up well and is aggressive in challenge the block with her whippy swing. Addison Coady, MB, Tstreet 14 Carson – Coady is one to keep an eye as she has a high ceiling. She’s 6-1 and is fairly quick. She has a decent arm that is going to only get better as she works on her game. Emmerson Champagne, MB, Tstreet 14 Carson – A 6-0 middle, Champagne was one of the stronger hitters at her position. She showed some power on a few kills and should continue to develop in that area as she moves up. Malia Jones, L, Forza1 14 UA – Jones was certainly holding down the back court. She showed solid ball control and passing and was making digs when the ball came her way. Ryan Leonard, MB, Forza1 14 UA – One strength of Leonard is she moves well. She also has a loose swing and can get into it when the set is there. Alanah Clemente, OH, Supernova 14 All Stars – Clemente is a freshman playing down. She’s versatile as she is a right side/setter in high school but was playing outside and passing during Saturday’s action. At 6-0, she’s long with a nice swing. There is tremendous potential there! Anabelle Redaelli, OH, Actyve 14 Black – Redaelli is listed at 5-8 but she carries a big arm. She’s strong and hits with lots of pace and power. Grace Jamison, OH, Actyve 14 Black – Another 5-8 outside, Jamison has a good arm as well. She’s a smart attacker who hits out the back row at times too. Ava McBride, RS, Actyve 14 Black – At 5-10, McBride has a lively arm. She was taking aggressive swings. When she catches it, she was letting some balls really rip. Jordyn Wilson, OH, Rancho Valley 14 Premier – There’s some explosiveness to Wilson’s attacks. She jumps well and swings hard. She was proving to be Rancho’s best offensive weapon. Christine Powell, MB, Seal Beach 14 Black – Powell has a loose, fluid swing and was a proving to be a reliable option. When the set was there she was able to get after it well. Olivia Bryant, RS, Coast 14-1 – We like the upside to Bryant’s play. She jumps well and can swing hard. She’ll be a fun one to watch as she continues to expand her game Madyson McCarthy, OH, Coast 14-1 – This 5-10 outside was showing a nice range of shots. She has a strong arm to beat defenses with or she can go off speed with well-placed attacks. Kylie Parker, OH, SG Elite 14 Rosh – Parker was perhaps the most impressive player in the gym! She’s an explosive hitter with a fast swing who can really let it fly. She also passes and defends well when in the back court.    

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Commitment & Signings Week of April 29-May 5

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 TEXAS: Opp/S Marina Crownover (Roots VBC) AUBURN: OH Sydney Handel (KC Power) OKLAHOMA: OH Beth Bayless (Oklahoma Peak) EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE: S Payton Rolfsen (Empowered Volleyball Academy) EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA: S Shelby Veenstra (Club Canyon VBC) LOUISIANA MONROE: OH Sandlin Short (Alabama Performance) CENTENARY COLLEGE: MB Jordan Wheeler (Capital City VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: MB Susi Curtis (Eagle Mountain) CENTENARY COLLEGE: S/DS Kaylee Barry (Guns Up) LINFIELD: Opp/S Ashley Hayes LINFIELD: OH Natalie Brinda CAMERON UNIVERSITY: OH Paris Patterson ADRIAN COLLEGE: MB Kayla Chan (Legacy VBC) GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS: OH/DS Olivia Stockham (Midwest United) MT SAC: OH Melissa Polich (Tstreet IE) CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: OH/DS Jayden Cork KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN: OH/DS Rachel Dunaway (TBS Volleyball Club) KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN: S Emily Huntsman (Relentless VBC) PASADENA CC: MB Ashley Gilbert (Valley Volleyball Academy) PASADENA CC: OH/Opp Leslie Pacheco LEWIS CLARK STATE: S Esther Kailiponi (Seal Beach VBC) STOCKTON UNIVERSITY: L Paige Anania (Princeton VBC) CAL LUTHERAN: MB Alex Hayes (Northern Nevada Juniors) DRURY: MB Kaitlin Fasbender (The Academy Volleyball Club) BLUEFIELD STATE: Opp/MB Kaylee Winchell (North Pacific Juniors) BLUEFIELD STATE:  DS/S Cristin Blaker NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/DS Sydney Ball (Husky VBC) NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/S Melina Bezati (Slam VBC) NICHOLS COLLEGE: S/Opp Kya Burdier NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/DS Lizzie D’etorre NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH Mairead Frost (MGA Volleyball) NICHOLS COLLEGE: Opp/DS Ruby St. Onge MCLA: OH Elizabeth Brown MCLA: OH Anais Badio (Tstreet LV) MCLA: S Shannon O’Brien (Husky VBC) MCLA: L Abigail Cummings (Maine Juniors) MCLA: MB Jayna Schmohl (Dragons Volleyball Club) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Devin Rhoads THIEL COLLEGE: OH Kylee Jordan (Ohio Xtreme) THIEL COLLEGE: OH Melody Shillito (MVP) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Hannah Miller DAKOTA STATE: OH Shelby Vander Vorst DAKOTA STATE: S Leilani Weber (Kairos Elite) OHIO WESLEYAN: MB Reagan Brake (Salt City Smash) OHIO WESLEYAN: S Lily Bechina (Chicago Elite) OHIO WESLEYAN: L Bella Guzzetta (Boomers VBC) OHIO WESLEYAN: OH Gracelyn Mathias (Ohio Storm) SOUTHWESTERN OREGON CC: L Maka Ka’apuni  (Pi’opi’o Bears VBC) KEAN UNIVERSITY: OH Alison Kowalewski (Jersey Juniors VBC) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Kataliah de los Santos (San Antonio Empire) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Emma Smith (Texas Tigers) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Kaylyn Taylor (Houston Juniors) KEISER UNIVERSITY: Opp Eva Herz KEISER UNIVERSITY: OH Milla Merkler KEISER UNIVERSITY: DS/OH Madelyn Tarrance (Unified) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH/MB Kylie Cekalski (Dinamite Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: MB Hollis Hanson (Elevation Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH Celina Henn (Pulse Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: MB Julia Wingler (Carolina Edge) UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE: MB/RS Ruby Morse (951 Elite) ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: DS Reagan Watts ILLINOIS WESLEYAN:  OH Halle Smith ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: S Katie Gund (Milwaukee Sting) ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: OH Taylor French (Eich’s Volleyball Club) ROWAN UNIVERSITY: OH Jena Kaul (Central Jersey VBA) ROWAN UNIVERSITY: L Vanessa Hutchinson (East Coast Power) MISERICORDIA: OH Meghan Peters (Bradywine VBC) GUILFORD COLLEGE: Opp Kaci Johnson (East Carolina Juniors) BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY: S Jada Nunn (Kokoro Volleyball) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Caeli Updike (Darke County VBC) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Kaiya Markley XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA: MB Niara Mims (Absolute VBC) WILEY COLLEGE: Opp/MB Kharah Elder (Houston Juniors) ALBION COLLEGE: OH/Opp Megan Gross (Arsenal VBC) ALBION COLLEGE: MB Annika Lindstrom (Rolling Thunder VBC) BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY: OH Dollie Byrd (A5) SALVE REGINA: MB/OH Kailey Kusick (CT Stars) SALVE REGINA: OH Erin Coates (Atlantic Valley VBC) SALVE REGINA: OH Lucy Swanson (Southern Alliance VBC) SALVE REGINA: MB Lydia Daskalos (Dynamo VBC) SALVE REGINA: MB Lauren Hoyle (Lakeside VBC) UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG: OH/DS Kailey Keough (Carolina Union) SPOKANE FALLS CC: OH Sydney Kinch ALMA COLLEGE: OH Avreigh Holmes (Michigan Elite) ALMA COLLEGE: S Vicky Villarosa (Epic VBC) ALMA COLLEGE: Opp Madison Neu BIOLA: S Julia Peet (Apex 1) SALEM COLLEGE: S/Opp Ashlyn Wood (Upward Stars) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: L Brooke Christensen  (MN Select) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH Kate Foley CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH/MB Lili Hunt CONCORDIA CHICAGO: MB McKayla LeVoy (Ultimate VBC) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH Taylor Chastain DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Sophia Corey (Impact VBC) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Veronica Vasquez (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Emma Chafins (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: S Kirsten Vanisacker DEFIANCE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Abigail Teders (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: S Courtney Maxwell (Cincinnati VBA) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Taylor Sobieck (Greater Columbus VBC) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: MB Maile Misleh (Bayside Juniors) UMASS BOSTON: DS Kelsey Cruz UMASS BOSTON: S Amelia Delvin (East Coast Power) UMASS BOSTON: OH Maiya Cobian (Metro VBC) UMASS BOSTON: MB Colbie Atlas (Xceleration VBC) UMASS BOSTON: MB Mikayla Cleary UMASS BOSTON: S Ruby Ackerman (Forza1 West) UMASS BOSTON: Opp/S Alyssa Tonnu (Earth VBC) UMASS BOSTON: OH Emma Zelkowitz (Wildfire VBA) UMASS BOSTON: OH Lauren Westlund (Club One AZ) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: L Olivia Jurcevic (AVC Cleveland) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: MB Alyssa Merrell WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: MB Olivia Follick WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: MB Sarah Trisel (London Elite) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: S Reagan Kane (Circle City) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Piper Ricketts (Ohio Premier) AURORA UNIVERSITY: L Taylor Tinnes (Future VBC) WARNER UNIVERSITY: L Sky Koller MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: S Libby Gross (Premier Volleyball Delaware) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: MB Julia Bowen (Baltimore Elite) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: OH/DS Faith McGowan (Nook Volleyball Academy) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: L Dena Rovito (Metro VBC) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: OH Hannah Thomas WEATHERFORD COLLEGE: OH/MB Stella Scott (Game Day VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: L Camryn Hoffman (Club Ace Long Island) STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: MB Vivian Lisboa (Rancho Valley) MARY WASHINGTON: OH Makayla Bowman (American Volleyball Club) ARKANSAS MONTICELLO: OH Holiday Ellis (Sunshine) BUTLER: DS/OH Brooklyne Darby (Elite Volleyball) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: OH Ashlynn Stephens (Carolina Union) CYPRESS COLLEGE: L Ashlyn Riddle (Seal Beach) CYPRESS COLLEGE: OH Carmelina Infante (Seal Beach) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY: Opp Jordan Hairell  (Texas Legacy) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: MB Stephanie Moreau (Mill City) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: Opp Ava Hartley (Mill City) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: S Ella Koelb (Dynamo VBC) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: OH Kelsey Sanborn (Dymano VBC) ST JOHN FISHER: L Kiera Hartpence (Lakeside Volleyball Club) ST JOHN FISHER: S Reilly Morrow (Rise Volleyball Club) ST THOMAS TX: MB Karrington Kays (TAV Houston) ST THOMAS TX: OH Audrey Cataline (Texas Legacy) SOUTH FLORIDA: OH Maria Clara Andrade POMONA PITZER: DS Hanna

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Far Western 17O: Club V Rules Again; Final Bid Drama

For the second time this season Club V 17 Ren Reed earned gold at a qualifier. Back in March, Club V picked up its bid and first place at Salt Lake City. It closed the season the same way it opened it – taking first, this time at Far Western in Reno. Club V topped Hou Skyline 17 Royal in the final. Hou Skyline was also previously-qualified and it helped create trickle down to fifth place. While AZ Storm 17 Thunder and SynergyForce 17 Jeff earned their bids at the conclusion of gold pool play, it took Absolute Black 17-1 winning the fifth-place match to secure the last bid spot. Here’s how the weekends played out for all involved. CLUB V 17 REN REED (FIRST, 7-2) Day 1: d Encore 17 25-17, 25-15; d SIVBC Storm 25-15, 25-13; l SynergyForce 17 Jeff 16-25, 25-18, 15-12 Day 2: d NE Elite 17 Vici 25-18, 25-21; l Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-19, 15-25, 15-10; d Co Jrs 17 Kevin 25-23, 25-20 Day 3: d SynergyForce 17 James 29-27, 22-25, 15-8; d Absolute Black 17-1 25-23, 25-16; d Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-20, 27-25   Club V arrived at Far Western with one of the most impressive qualifying records of any team. The Intermountain Region club was 27-3 through the Salt Lake City, Red Rock Rave and Lone Star Classic qualifiers. It led to a first-place showing in SLC; a fifth in Vegas; and a third in Dallas. In Reno, Club V actually lost twice for the first time at a qualifier but still managed to walk away with another gold medal after topping Hou Skyline in the final. It pushed Club V’s qualifier record to 34-5. “It was a good weekend,” Club V coach Reed Carlson said. “I’m proud of the girls. Losing early is no fun. We haven’t lost very often so to learn from that and come back and finish strong is a big step for us.” SynergyForce upset Club V on Day 1, pulling that result out in three. It dropped Club V into the same pool as Hou Skyline on Day 2. The Lone Star club handed Club V yet another setback but Club V still advanced to the gold pools. It offered Club V a shot at redemption against SynergyForce. Club V returned the favor and took their second meeting in three sets. Getting past Absolute next gave Club V another chance at Hou Skyline in the final. Club V swept that one. “We were up 8-3 on Skyline on Day 2 and they went on a 12-3 run,” Carlson said. “We stopped being aggressive in all aspects. The next time our goal was to keep the energy high and keep our foot on the gas. They are such a disciplined team you can’t give them too many opportunities. We had to put the ball away sooner.” *** HOU SKYLINE 17 ROYAL (SECOND, 8-1) Day 1: d Absolute Black 17-1 25-19, 18-25, 20-18; d VVA 17-1 25-15, 25-18; d Miz Long Beach 17 Rockstar 25-21, 25-23 Day 2: d Co Jrs 17 Kevin 25-23, 25-13; d Club V 17 Ren Reed 25-19, 15-25, 15-10; d NE Elite 17 Vici 25-21, 25-16 Day 3: d AZ Storm 17 Thunder 25-19, 25-21; d NorCal 17-1 Black 25-22, 25-12; l Club V 17 Ren Reed 25-20, 27-25   Hou Skyline closed out a strong qualifying season by adding another silver medal to the mix. Despite its consistent showings it took Hou Skyline until its third try to qualify. The team just missed out on a bid at NEQ in March, coming in fourth and finishing one spot away from qualifying. A seventh-place showing at Sunshine once more kept Hou Skyline one spot removed from a bid. The bid finally came Hou Skyline’s way two weeks ago at the Lone Star Classic, where it placed second. In Reno, Hou Skyline had a tough opening match against Absolute, taking the third set 20-18. Hou Skyline defeated Club V in three as well on Day 2. On Day 3, Hou Skyline swept both AZ Storm and NorCal 17-1 Black to reach the final where it was swept by Club V. *** ARIZONA STORM 17 THUNDER (THIRD, 6-3) Day 1: d Hive 17 Gold 25-8, 25-23; l Club V 17 Ren Matthew 29-27, 25-18; d Rage 17 Greg 25-9, 25-17 Day 2: d Academy 17 Diamond 25-19, 20-25, 15-12; d OJVA 17-1 Gold 25-15, 25-20; l Absolute Black 17-1 25-22, 25-18 Day 3: l Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-19, 25-21; d NorCal 17-1 Black 25-20, 23-25, 15-13; d SynergyForce 17 Jeff 25-20, 25-21   Injuries played a role in AZ Storm’s qualifier struggles and tested the resolve of the team as it headed to Reno in hopes of earning an Open bid. There were no crazy dramatics or out of the ordinary happenings at Far Western. Just a steady determination to pull through and go home qualified. Once AZ Storm defeated NorCal 17-1 Black in its final gold pool match on Day 3 its wish was granted. Storm finished out by topping SynergyForce in the third-place match. “We knew we had a bid but our mindset was let’s earn it,” Storm coach Aaron Payne said. “Let’s go win this match and say we qualified outright. We played tough against Synergy. That was a great win.” Storm had worked to get past its disappointment at the Red Rock Rave in early April. A 0-3 mark on Day 1 was not what the team expected as it was knocked from contention. Storm did earn a National bid through the regional tournament but came to Reno looking to end the qualifier season on a high note. Even without its full lineup available. Storm found a way. “The injuries have been tough,” Payne said. “We’ve been going back and forth with our setters. We had Gabby (LeBlanc) setting for a period of time. We got Tatum (Longnecker) back in the gym and she took it back over.

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Far Western 15O: AZ Rev Surprises; Coast, Crush Bid Too

The surprise of the weekend was AZ Rev 15 Premier taking home the championship in 15 Open. It also gave AZ Rev the Open bid it coveted. Previously-qualified teams in Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar, NorCal 15-1 Black and NE Elite 16 Matrix all finished in the top four. The two remaining bids went out to Coast 15-1 and ID Crush 15 Bower. Here’s how their weekends played out at Far Western in Reno. AZ REV 15 PREMIER (FIRST, 8-1) Seeded No. 16 to begin with, AZ Rev was not viewed as a bid favorite let alone a club that could come to Reno and win it all. There was the big upset on Day 1, as AZ Rev swept past top-seeded and previously-qualified Absolute Black 15-1. But then there was the loss to previously-qualified NE Elite 15 Matrix to open Day 2. At that moment it was difficult gauging where AZ Rev stood. Was the victory over Absolute the anomaly and the loss to NE Elite closer to the norm? Or was the loss to NE Elite the anomaly and the win against Absolute closer to the norm? It took five more matches before we fully had our answer. And once we did there was no denying where AZ Rev stood. On top of the 15 Open division after fending off Long Beach in three in the championship match. “Every single one of them wanted it so bad,” AZ Rev coach Nicole Peterson said. “They played with their hearts. That’s all we can ask. You don’t have to be perfect. They were wanting to play and wanting to win.” How close it was to being a different tale. AZ Rev went to three sets five times, including in its final four contests. The one to kick off that streak was the most important one of the weekend. It was AZ Rev’s final Day 2 pool contest against Vision 15 Gold. The teams were tied at 1-1 with a bid awaiting the winner. NE Elite, NorCal 15-1 Black and Long Beach had already positioned themselves to be in the six-team gold pools. That meant the other three joining them would clinch bids before even playing a match on Day 3. AZ Rev grinded to a victory in that one to complete its task. “We had a National bid from our region,” Peterson said. “While we did have that our goal has always been to get the Open bid.” The final day was one of those magical days that only a few teams get to experience during qualifying season. AZ Rev simply wasn’t going to be denied, fighting and clawing its way to the title. It beat NorCal, ID Crush and Long Beach all in three. The victories over NorCal and Long Beach were decided by two points in the third set. “We focus a lot on serve and pass,” Peterson said. “We executed our serving assignments as well as passing. It kept the offense in rhythm and kept the other teams on their toes. Those were the big things we executed well this weekend.” Setter/right side Tristen Raymond played well enough she could have easily been named the tournament MVP. Her setting was consistent throughout and she helped carry the offensive load across the front row. Bailey Reed shared in the setting duties. Lexi Mallonee and Marielle Ramos were reliable on the pins with right side Payton Whalen getting in on the action as well. Libby Monson, Rory Tower and Jordyn Quinn all spent time in the middle while libero Ava Lambert helped hold it down defensively. “Every point matters,” Peterson said. “Anyone can beat us. When we’re not giving it our all we’ll lose. We can’t take any plays off. That was the lesson learned in Vegas. Every point matters and that was the game changer for this tournament.” *** MIZUNO LONG BEACH 15 ROCKSTAR (SECOND, 7-2) After a second-place showing in Reno, Long Beach has now triple-qualified. The performance at Far Western followed a runner-up finish at Salt Lake City and a third-place effort at PNQ. That’s a lot of winning as Beach has positioned itself to compete for qualifier titles like few have this season. The next step come Junior Nationals is going to be learning to finish once in that position. “It’s a great group of girls,” Long Beach coach Carlos Briceno said. “We just need to get over that hump.” Reno was not without its challenges. Cruising through its first two matches, Beach was pushed to the brink by Rage Westside 15 Jen before prevailing in three to close out Day 1. Beach was then upset by ID Crush to end Day 2. Day 3 opened with a convincing victory over NE Elite before the match of the tournament broke out between Beach and Coast. Beach barely escaped the thriller, winning in three, 29-31, 33-31, 17-15, to reach the final. There, Beach fell in a close one to AZ Rev. Beach has rolled out a consistent lineup throughout the season and nothing changed in that regard in Reno. Setters Isabella Jones and Ayva Ostovar were running a 6-2 like normal. Their targets were the same in outsides Simone Roslon and Kiana Greer, middles Kalyssa Blackshear and Emma Rowell, and a trio of right sides Beach can utilize in Layli Ostovar, Preslie Saunders and Sunni Skipps. Sydney Raszewski and Kayla Ostovar formed the libero duo. “We are getting better,” Briceno said. “It’s just decision making. I think we practice really hard. I don’t have a single complaint about how hard we practice.” *** NORCAL 15-1 BLACK (THIRD, 8-1) The final qualifier of the season wasn’t about getting a bid or not for NorCal. That had already been accomplished in March at PNQ, where it finished runner up to Absolute Black 15-1. If Far Western was about maximizing its time in Reno, Nor Cal hit its goal. It played a lot of volleyball! Nor Cal – which finished third overall after beating NE Elite in the

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Far Western 16O: Vision Takes Gold; Bid Chase Chaotic

One previously-qualified team was gone after Day 1. Another was done after Day 2. That left Vision 16 Gold as the only team with a bid still in contention come Day 3. That also set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the bid chase as seven teams were still in the hunt on the last day of Far Western in Reno. While Vision went on to capture the championship by beating Hou Skyline 16 Royal and SG Elite 16 Rosh knew its bid was secured, it was a wild ride for the last bid winner in OJVA 16-1 Gold. Below, we share the details of their weekends. VISION 16 GOLD (FIRST, 10-0)   Having already qualified in early April at the Red Rock Rave in Las Vegas, there wasn’t much on the line as Vision wrapped up its qualifying schedule this past weekend at Far Western in Reno. It didn’t keep the NCVA club from playing like the stakes were high however. Vision posted a perfect 10-0 mark and dropped just one set on its way to earning the 16 Open championship. The run ended with a sweep of Hou Skyline in the final. “The girls played well,” Vision coach Ron Whitmill said. “Winning a qualifier, some of it is luck and some of it is playing well at the right times. We got into a groove and played well. We switched the lineup a little bit after getting a bid. We thought we needed some work on it and that it would be better for us. That lineup came together.” In between Vegas and Reno, Vision ventured to Lone Star in Dallas. It was a learning lesson for Vision, which lost two of three on Day 1 and didn’t break pool. “I think it really helped us,” Whitmill said. “We didn’t play poorly. We just had one bad match and it happened to be the first match of the tournament. That cost us in terms of being able to move forward. That was definitely the message. We need to learn to show up and that we can’t take Day 1 for granted.” Vision showed up all three days in Reno. It swept its first eight outings before needing three sets to fend off SG Elite in its final gold pool match. That propelled Vision into the final where it was able to remain unbeaten for the weekend. Freshman setter Maya Baker was her usual standout self. Whitmill praised her ability to command the offense and get the most out of it. One of the changes was moving Cleo Hardin opposite of Baker and playing Katelyn Cook at outside instead of right side. Taylor Williams remained at outside and had a strong weekend too. Amiya Kucibhotia and Briley Lackey were part of the middle attack while Michael Torkaman was her usual steady self at libero. “We’re probably not the favorite but I think we can beat any of the teams out there,” Whitmill said. “I think we are the furthest away from our ceiling. We are just scratching the surface. We could be really dangerous. “I’m pleased with the team how much they have improved at a national level. We double-qualified this year. That hasn’t happened often out of our region recently. It’s been a long journey to get to this point. Things haven’t come easy for this group. It’s been hard.” *** HOU SKYLINE 16 ROYAL (SECOND, 7-4)   Needing to qualify in Reno, Hou Skyline was off to a rocky start. The Lone Star Region club ended in a three-way tie at 1-1 in its opening pool. It took third and was forced into a must-win crossover just to remain in contention. While Hou Skyline prevailed in that one, it lost its next two matches and was sitting at 2-3 overall before finding its stride. By finishing the rest of the weekend winning five of its next six contests, Hou Skyline not only secured its bid it ended runner up to Vision with a second-place showing. “I thought it went well,” Hou Skyline coach Ashley Williams said of the weekend. “We’ve been focusing a lot in practice on our serving and serve receive. I thought we did a good job staying consistent. We like to call them our three littles in Keely McNeill, Mykayla McMillian and Macy McPartland, they really held it down throughout the weekend and we were able to run our offense through our setter Cayley Hanson. Reese Animashaun and Morgan Warren were our big terminators and we stayed in system a lot.” After Day 1 ended with a loss to OJVA and Day 2 opened with a setback to SG Elite, Hou Skyline didn’t lose again until facing Vision in the final. The team turned in a strong Day 3 performance in gold pool to clinch its bid. It featured victories over Rocky 16 National, Absolute Black 16-1 and payback against OJVA. The last two triumphs came in three sets and the team definitely knew the stakes of playing OJVA once more. “Match three of Day 3, we were about to play OJVA and we knew if we won we would for sure have our bid,” Williams said. “If we lost, we could’ve ended up in a tie. We wanted to control our own destiny and not leave it up to chance.” It appeared Hou Skyline took a big step forward two weeks ago when it finished in the top 10 at Lone Star. It provided a boost of confidence that led to the team feeling good about its chances of getting it done this past weekend in Reno. “We talked about qualifying pretty extensively,” Williams said. “We’ve been on an uptick. We’ve been getting a lot stronger.” *** SAN GABRIEL ELITE 16 ROSH (THIRD, 9-1)   San Gabriel headed to Reno without an insurance policy. The choice was made to forgo the SCVA Regional bid tournament the same weekend in hopes of earning an Open bid at Far Western. In an all

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Far Western: Top Outside Hitters

The final qualifier of the season did not pass without players making a name for themselves. Some we had already seen before. Others we learned about over the course of the three days in Reno. Below, vballrecruiter.com presents the top outside hitters we watched at Far Western. 15 OPEN Lucy Chertock, NorCal 15-1 Black – A six-rotation outside for NorCal, Chertock has good upside that we’ll see come to fruition as she continues to develop. She’s 6-1 and possess a solid swing. There are times she really connects. Abigail Krause, NorCal 15-1 Black – At 5-9, Krause is undersized but definitely has her moments. She’s an aggressive attacker who can deliver some bigger-than-expected kills when she gets into one. Simone Roslon, Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar – It’s hard to tell that Roslon is an eighth-grader playing up. She’s a big part of Beach’s identity. She’s a smooth passer and a heady attacker who knows how to beat bigger blocks.   Maija Howse, ID Crush 15 Bower – This a name to know! At 6-2, this outside has tremendous potential and is going to be a thorn in opponents’ sides for years to come. She’s already capable of hitting with pace and with her length is a difficult cover for smaller blockers. Elena Fisher, Absolute Black 15-1 – A bit undersized, you can see Fisher’s beach skills in her indoor play. This three-star recruit is a consistent passer out of serve receive and can track down balls on defense. She also has a good jump to her and has a variety of shots she can throw at defenders. Ava Poinsett, Coast 15-1 – Poinsett has made our top players list before and is likely to keep doing so. She’s a 5-11 outside who is a vital part of the offense. She’s a smart attacker who can score by blasting the ball or using her off-speed shots to catch defenses off guard. Lexi Mallonee, AZ Rev 15 Premier – At 5-10, Mallonee is a bit undersized but doesn’t ever back down. She’s an aggressive attacker knows how to challenge and tool blocks for points and carries a good portion of the attack on her shoulders. 16 OPEN Jenna Garner, City Volleyball 16 Gold – A three-star, six-rotation outside, Garner brings a lot to the fold for City. She’s a mainstay in the offense. She’s 6-0, has a quick arm swing and can blast balls to beat opponents with. Taylor Williams, Vision 16 Gold – At 6-2, Williams is a consistent and reliable option. She can get on top of the ball and hit hard cross court. She’s one who is on the rise! Haumea Marumoto, SAS VBC 16 – The offense would not look the same without Marumoto. She’s 6-1 with a fluid swing and is capable of outsmarting the defense with her various shots. Tia Kapihe, SAS VBC 16 – At 5-11, Kapihe is just a bit undersized but she carries a whippy arm. She uses it to challenge blockers but can also go off speed to keep them guessing. Reese Animashaun, Hou Skyline 16 Royal – Animashaun is a fun one to watch do her thing! She’s 5-10 but play much higher than that with her effortless jump that gets her well above the block. She’s a four-star recruit and is one to keep tabs on. Riley Murphy, A4 Volley 16 Purple – Murphy epitomizes what A4 is about. She’s an undersized outside but plays with a scrappiness and feistiness about her. She’s a fearless attacker who takes aggressive swings. Lauryn Lambert, Skyline 16 Royal – A 5-9 three-star recruit, Lambert is a featured part of the offense. She gets up well, almost touching 10-0 and plays with lots of fire and passion. Abby Jones, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – Jones is a 6-0 six-rotation standout for Viper. She brings a lot to the lineup with her passing, defending and attacking abilities. Stella Norman, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – It’s easy to notice the power this 5-9 outside attacks with. She hits a heavy, heavy ball and can overwhelm defenders when she connects. Elle Weaver, SynergyForce 16 James – A 6-0 three-star recruit, Weaver has a high ceiling. She plays with high energy. She can also rip it cross court. Abby Hoybjerg, SynergyForce 16 James – Speaking of potential, Hoybjerg has it in groves. She’s a 6-2 four-star recruit with a loose, fluid arm to go at opponents with. Katelyn Cook, Vision 16 Gold – Cook has an unassuming demeanor about her but she shouldn’t be underestimated. She’s 5-10 and can really lay into kills with her lively swing. Helena Foord, SG Elite 16 Rosh – Foord is a similar type of player as Cook. She’s also 5-10 and has a deception about her game. She can produce some loud kills when she connects well. Sydney Dreves, OJVA 16-1 Gold – A key contributor on a team that earned its Open bid, Dreves has a bright future ahead of her. She’s a 5-10 freshman playing up and carries a big load on offense. Isabel Clark, Momentous 16 Dan – Clark is someone we’ve noted before. She’s a 6-2 four-star recruit. She’s a strong attacker with a booming arm. She produced some of the most impressive kills we saw all weekend in the age group. 17 OPEN Brooke Bentke, Hou Skyline 17 Royal – Bentke is a three-star recruit who is committed toTexas State. At 6-2, she’s long with a very good arm and the ability to let loose when she gets a hold of one. Courtney O’Brien, Hou Skyline 17 Royal – O’Brien is part of a strong outside duo for Hou Skyline. She’s a smart hitter who has a variety of shots to beat defenses with, from scoring cross court to finding space down the line. Sydney Dunning, Co Jrs 17 Kevin – A three-star recruit committed to Cal State Bakersfield, this 6-0 outside is a key cog in the lineup. She’s a consistent passer out of

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PVL 15s-17s: Under The Radar Players, Plus All-Stars (Part 2)

In case you missed it, we released Part 1 of our PVL Under The Radar Players – plus 17s and 16s PVL All-Stars – Monday. Below, you’ll find Part 2. A reminder, the Under The Radar Players are ones we have not written about during qualifying season. The PVL All-Stars were mentioned during qualifying season and are who we would pick if putting together an all-star from PVL competition. 15s PVL All-Stars OH – Kaci Demaria, Surfside OH – Quinn Loper, Tstreet OH – Simone Roslon, Long Beach OH – Ava Poinsett, Coast OH – Mae Kordas, Wave OH – Kianna Greer, Long Beach MB – Kalyssa Blackshear, Long Beach MB – Memphis Burnett, Tstreet RS – Layli Ostovar, Long Beach RS – Keila Gabriel, Wave RS – Olivia Ip, SG Elite S/RS – Ruby Hill, Tstreet S – Isabella Jones, Long Beach S – Ayva Ostovar, Long Beach L – Yuri Park, Wave L – Brooklyn Bowman, Coast L – Molly LaBreche, Surfside *** Under The Radar Players (Part 2) Madi Moore, OH, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – Moore is another six-rotation player with a strong arm. She hits solid ball and can move it around to different spots as well. Payton Tully, RS, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – At 6-0 and a lefty, Tully is continually improving. She puts up a solid block. When she gets a hold of one you can tell as she’s also becoming more of a terminator. Paige Buzzerio, OH, A4 Volley 17 Joaco – A 6-2 Navy commit, Buzzerio’s length presents problems for blockers. She can extend well and sees the court well. That allows her to strike equally well cross court or deep down the line. Holly Hopkins, OH, Balboa Bay 17 Blue – Hopkins, at 6-0, showed flashes of what she can bring. She has a good arm and is getting better at becoming a finisher. Anabel Kotzakov, OH, Balboa Bay 17 Blue – A six-rotation player, Kotzakov is 6-2 and a reliable option on the attack. She has a nice arm and is consistently aggressive with her swings. Kahea Carvalho, S, Seal Beach 17 Black – A bit undersized at 5-9, Carvalho makes up for it with good hands and consistent location. She’s a hard worker with a calming presence who knows how to run an offense. Addison Klunder, RS, Actyve 17 Black – Somewhat undersized at 5-10, Klunder was taking some aggressive swings. She has a solid arm and wasn’t afraid to go at bigger blocks.   Milani Lee, S/RS, Legacy Girls 17 Pyramid – Lee is part of a 6-2 system. She’s consistently on point with her location and can run tempo sets at times too. At 5-11, she’s not the tallest attacker but doesn’t overdo it and plays within herself. Aubry Beaver, OH, Temecula Viper 17 Poyer – A 6-0 Cal State Fullerton recruit, Beaver is a key component in the Viper lineup. She’s a six-rotation outside with the ability to score from the back row and showed to be a steady passer out of serve receive. Ashley Li, OH, Tstreet 17 Asics – We only saw Li once at the very beginning of the season. She’s a four-star recruit committed to Cal. At 6-3, she’s lanky with a very good arm that has her delivering pace on her swings. Hayden Lin, S, SCVC 16 Roxy – At 5-5, Lin is an undersized setter but she runs the offense well. She has soft hands and a great touch and rarely misses her spot. Kendall Beshear, OH, SCVC 16 Roxy – Beshear, at 5-10, is a really good all-around outside. She’s a smart attacker with a big arm. She passes and defends very well in the back row and is a glue piece for SCVC. Chloe Hynes, MB, SCVC 16 Roxy – Hynes has upside to her game. She’s a 6-0 middle but can play on the pins as well. Her swing is smooth and she can play some in the back row as well. Taylor Deckert, L, SCVC 16 Roxy – A freshman playing up, the more there is to see of Deckert the more there is to like. She doesn’t appear to get rattled and is a steady, reliable defender and passer. Sade Ilawole, S, Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar – Ilawole allows Beach to run a 6-2 if it wants, depending on the match ups. She’s quick with steady placement. Katrina Catalan, RS, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – At 5-8, Catalan is undersized on the right. Still, she is strong with a powerful swing. She’s aggressive and doesn’t back down from bigger blockers. Molly McCluskey, RS, Tstreet 16 Carson – A three-star recruit, this 6-3 lefty right side has lots of potential. She touches 9-11 and can already go over blocks. She has a good swing and will add more and more power as she continues to develop. Lauren Coady, MB, Tstreet 16 Carson – A 6-2 freshman playing up, Coady is another one with lots of upside. She has a nice swing and connected on a few balls well. She’s going to be a great option as she keeps learning and growing. Ella Irwin, OH, Tstreet 16 Carson – A six-rotation outside, at 5-11 Irwin was showing what she brings to the court. She has a quick swing that generates good pace. She can also attack out of the back row to help open up the offense. Manaia Ogbechie, MB, Oaks 15 Gold – Ogbechie is a prospect. She’s 6-1 and already touching 10-0. She hits with power. She has the skill set to potentially move to the pin. Sarah Shaw, MB, Oaks 15 Gold – Shaw, at 6-1, is another with tremendous upside. She carries a smooth swing and has the ability to play in the back row as well. She too could be a future pin. Kelsey Kim, OH, SG Elite 15 Rosh – An undersized outside at 5-9, Kim plays a pivotal role. She takes a lot of swings. Though

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PVL 15s-17s: Under The Radar Players, Plus All-Stars

vballrecruiter.com spent the past weekend at the Premier Volleyball League 15s-17s championships. As for team results, Tstreet 15 Curtis defeated Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar in the 15 Premier final. In the 16 Premier final, Wave 16 Brennan downed Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar. Wave 17 Juliana topped Club V 17 Ren Reed in the 17 Premier final. Club V was visiting from Utah and isn’t a normal participant of the PVL. Congrats to the overall winners! Meanwhile, our Saturday and Sunday was filled watching players we have not written about this year during qualifier action. Thus, these players have flown under the radar until now! We present our list in two parts. The first part is below. The second part is to be released Tuesday. However, we didn’t stop there. We also came up with a PVL All-Star team for the 15s, 16s and 17s. You can find the 17s and 16s below. The 15s will come out in Tuesday’s Part 2. 17s PVL All-Stars *** 16s PVL All-Stars *** Under The Radar Players (Part 1) Clara Cronin, Libero, Encore 17 Kalekonas – We hadn’t seen Cronin in action until this past weekend. She was passing well out of serve receive when targeted, which wasn’t very often. She was also picking up cross court shots well and extending rallies. She brings great energy and communicates well. Ava-Marie Lange, RS, Sunshine 17 LA – A 6-2 outside/right side committed to Harvard, Lange was part of the Sunshine 18 LA team that won gold in Phoenix. She has a strong arm and is a smart hitter who attacks defenses in various ways. Catherine Maffei, MB, Sunshine 17 LA – A bit undersized at 5-11, Maffei provides much-needed stability in the middle. She has good timing on her blocks and is heady enough to score against bigger ones. Fatimah Hall, S/RS, Mizuno Long Beach 17 Rockstar – A 5-9 three-star SDSU commit, Hall plays a vital role. She’s a solid setter with the ability to run a 5-1. She’s also able to hit across the front row in a 6-2 and has a powerful arm. Silina Damuni, S, Club V 17 Ren Reed – A 5-9 BYU commit, Damuni is part of a 6-2 package. She has a soft touch and a smooth jump set. Kalia Kohler, S, Club V 17 Ren Reed – A three-star recruit, Kohler remains uncommitted. Her location is consistent and she can set behind her well. She also does a good job of mixing her sets up to get all her hitters involved. Maia Niemen, OH, Tstreet 17 Naseri – A 5-10 three-star recruit, Niemen was carrying a good portion of the attack as Tstreet was playing short-handed. She’s a six-rotation mainstay in the lineup who can pass and score with smart shot selection. Sophia Stalcup, OH, Tstreet 17 Naseri – Stalcup was part of the 18s this season and has since moved down. She’s 6-2 and committed to West Point. She brings physicality to the lineup and has a strong arm. Milan Bayless, OH, Coast 17-1 – Bayless – who is committed to Colgate – is a glue piece for Coast. She’s not necessarily a featured part of the offense but she’s a very capable scorer and plays well across the back row passing and defending. Lily Dwinell, OH, Wave 17 Juliana – A former middle, Dwinell has proven she can be a reliable option on the outside. The Colorado commit is a steady presence in a Wave lineup that features plenty of offensive options. Saniyah Sobers, L, Rancho Valley 16 Premier – A freshman playing up, Sobers flashed definite potential. She plays with high-energy and can fly around the court trying to keep plays alive. Sarai Ross, MB, Rancho Valley 16 Premier – A bit undersized at 5-11, Ross showed her upside. While she wasn’t getting set a lot while we watched, when she did she delivered with some power. Danica Rach, OH, City Volleyball 16 Gold – Rach, at 6-1, is a key contributor as a six-rotation player. She’s lanky with a really good swing and ability to beat defenses in different ways. Isabella Marrero, L, City Volleyball 16 Gold – A three-star recruit, Marrero isn’t a flashy libero but rather steady with accurate passing. She was seemingly in the right spot most of the times to make the play she needed to. Havyn Rolle, MB, City Volleyball 16 Gold – At 5-10, Rolle isn’t the tallest middle but she can jump well and has a fluid swing. She also provides some versatility as she can play on the right side as well. Ximena Cordero, OH, Coast 16-1 – This 5-10 outside has a good variety of shots. She can beat defenses with off speed rolls or physical swings to the corners. Ashley Repetti, OH, Seal Beach 16 Black – A big strength of Seal Beach is the reliability of their outsides. Repetti, a freshman playing up, is surely part of that. She’s a steady passer and smart attacker who can carry the offense along at times. Haylee LaFontaine, OH, Seal Beach 16 Black – A 6-0 outside, LaFontaine is a big contributor. She has a strong arm and hits with good pace. Dani Sparks, S, Seal Beach 16 Black – A setter in Seal Beach’s 6-2, Sparks has great hands. She delivers consistent sets and can move the ball around well when in system. Madison Snow, OH, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Snow is a big key for Viper. A six-rotation outside, she’s the team’s best offensive option with her smarts and strong swing. Melanie Hewlett, S/RS, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Part of a 6-2, Hewlett’s a very strong setter. She has nice hands and great touch. She consistently put the ball in the window for her hitters. Alison Chapin, S/RS, Temecula Viper 15 Costa – Also part of the 6-2 Viper runs, Chapin’s strength is the offense she brings when front row. She has a strong arm and is able

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Commitment & Signings Week of May 6-12

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 EAST TEXAS BAPTIST: L Abbie Smith (Fort Bend Juniors) LANGSTON UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Denae Williams (Fort Bend Juniors) VIRGINIA STATE: MB/Opp De’Mya Robinson (Fort Bend Juniors) ST THOMAS TX: S/DS Mia Medina (Houston Skyline) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Caeli Updike (Darke County VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: L Daly Nagot (TC Elite VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: S Meadow Smith (Texas Image) CENTENARY COLLEGE: OH Jaeda Moreno (Texas Fierce) DELTA COLLEGE: Opp/OH Naomi Moore DELTA COLLEGE: MB Jessica Ramirez ENIDCOTT COLLEGE: OH Abby Hudson (EVO) ENIDCOTT COLLEGE:  Opp Sophie Breitenbach (South County) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Alana Bartulovic (Eastside Cleveland) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Kaili Worcester (Mintonette Sports) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Sadie McClinchie (Pittsburgh Elite) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY:  L Ally White LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Amira Szczepanski LAKELAND UNIVERSITY: L Katelyn Kitsembel (RVA) LAKELAND UNIVERSITY:  S Montana Zdroik (Wisconsin Ice) OUR LADY OF THE LAKE: OH Ariana Caldera CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: DS/OH Asia Logan (Marlton Volleyball Club) CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: S Kimberly Stallworth (Ocean City VBC) CENTENARY UNIVERSITY: MB Cameron Fulcher SOUTHWESTERN OREGON CC: Opp Lillian McFarland (NW Elite) STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: S Gabbi Roberts (Idaho One) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: RS Sydney Boyer (East Carolina Juniors) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: S Jozie Dhayer (AVA) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Kylee King (Athena VBA) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: Opp Keira Lynch (SCVC) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Cassidy MacLean (Woodlands Revolution) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: OH Hallie Martin (501 Volley) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: L Jenna Rodriguez (Alamo) TRINITY UNIVERSITY TX: OH Reagan Whatley (Woodlands Revolution) COLUMBIA COLLEGE: Opp/MB Czana Doctor CENTRAL CC COLUMBUS: OH/DS Halie Kaslon ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: MB/OH Madalyn Bouton (VolleyFx) ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: MB Erin McGuiness ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE: OH Bella Mahar OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: L Laney Higgins (OTVA) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY:  OH/DS Hannah Palmer (Tsunami VBC) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: MB/OH Morgan Phillips (K2) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: MB Macy Stringer (Tribe VBC) POMONA PITZER: MB Tene Ariyo (Houston Skyline) POMONA PITZER: OH Natalie Potter (Athena VBA) POMONA PITZER: Opp Paige Mountanos (Rage Westside) CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT: OH Megan James (Richmond VBC) CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT: OH Sophia Denby (Charlottesville Area VBC) FISHER COLLEGE: MB Caroline Saucier (Sarasota VBC) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: Opp Saskia Habibe (305 Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH Sydney Lyon (Northeast VBC) WASHINGTON AND LEE: L Penelope Quiles (Alamo) WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp Caroline Natwick (Carolina Union) WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp Riley Debiec (Virginia Elite0 WASHINGTON AND LEE: OH/Opp McKenna Cook (Mintonette Sports) WASHINGTON AND LEE: MB Ryan Taylor MCLA: DS Karley Lucas-Medeiros CENTRAL BAPTIST: L Eliza Derryberry (501 Volley) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: DS Alana Alexander (Greater Columbus VBC) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Abby Buchtel (New Wave VBC) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY:  DS Ally Gaver (Mintonette Sports) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: MB Josie Niemeyer (Tri State Elite) MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: Opp Emma Johnson MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: Opp Karissa Humphrey MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Quinn Horn KEAN UNIVERSITY: S Aspen O’Brien (Sky High) KEAN UNIVERSITY: OH Bella Stem (Blue Ridge VBA) KEAN UNIVERSITY:  L Brianna Otto (East Coast Crush) ALBION COLLEGE: MB/Opp Sophia Quillan (Michigan VBA) ALBION COLLEGE:  Opp Aliyah Vesper (Michigan Elite) ALBION COLLEGE:  OH Emily Flanscha ALBION COLLEGE:  MB Heidi Faramelli (Team Pineapple) ELIZABETH CITY STATE: MB Clarke Blakemore (K2) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Jordan Fiorentini THIEL COLLEGE: S Madison Fiorentini THIEL COLLEGE: S Carlie Reynolds THIEL COLLEGE: OH/MB Daisy Jenness BERRY COLLEGE: OH Lura Underwood (A5) BERRY COLLEGE: S Cadence Maxfield (Impact Volleyball Club) BERRY COLLEGE: L Kat Kelyman (Virginia Elite) BERRY COLLEGE: OH Kara Schmit (Milwaukee Sting) GOUCHER COLLEGE: S Riley Kocell (Carolina Union) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY: Opp Gabi Walker (Paramount VBC) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY:  S Johanna Modica (Mountain View VBC) MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY: OH/MB Anna Anderson LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY: MB Amya Orn (Renegades Volleyball Club) UNC CHARLOTTE: S Lauren Nixon (Munciana) UW OSHKOSH: OH Angie Blinderman (Osceola Volleyball Club) WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: DS Olivia Kiger! WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: S Alyssa Weaver WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Emily Stutzman WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY: S Riley Ruffley (Horseshoe VBC) DENISON UNIVERSITY: MB Ellie Martin (Michigan Elite) DENISON UNIVERSITY: S Alice Kempf (MAVA) ST JOHNS: MB Ludovica Zola ST JOHNS: MB Magda Stambrowska OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: Opp/OH Madison Mergen (Athlete Headquarters) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: MB Annie Casper MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY: S Anna Leigh Alford (Tallahassee VBA) YORK COLLEGE: Opp Tia Pratt YORK COLLEGE: MB Cierra Dringman VIRGINIA TECH: L Josie Bloom (MIVCA) ST MARYS UNIVERSITY MINNESOTA: MB Peyton Berg BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY:  OH/DS Mariana Ickes BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY:  DS Josephine Jones (Dayton Juniors) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH Ashley Garapic (ClevePRIME) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Paige Massie (Blackswamp VBC) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: MB Bekah Pack BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: OH/DS Emma Organ BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: DS Mackenzie Jones (Toledo Dynamic) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: S Gabby Williams BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: MB Jenna Woods (Champaign County Sharks) EDINBORO UNIVERSITY: MB Emma Hiott (Municana) PASADENA CC: OH/MB Reese Roper PASADENA CC: OH/Opp Kyley Chang (Forza1 West) WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY: OH/Opp Luise Palenczat INCARNATE WORD: OH Finley Evans (Arete) SALT LAKE CC: S  Bella Houtz (Club V) ST LAWRENCE: Opp/MB Berit Brecke (Volleyball Alliance) CSU FULLERTON: MB/OH Keke Hall (Mizuno Long Beach) ALBANY STATE: MB Mary Kate Preston (Houston Juniors) ST MARTINS UNIVERSITY:  S Karla Soto OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: MB Eliana Channell (303 Volleyball Academy) OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: S Gabrielle Barber (NYC Juniors) OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE: OH Estelle Harsh (Impact Volleyball Club) GOSHEN COLLEGE: OH Kyla Moffitt (Circle City) CENTRAL MAINE CC: MB Morgan Stevens (Dynamo) DREW UNIVERSITY: Opp Abby Pereira (Digs VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: OH Erin Gretsky (Garden State Attack) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: OH Deanna Whelpley (Digs VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: MB Gwen Koester SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Karrigan Powell SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Paige Bly GRINNELL COLLEGE: OH Nicole Mlynski (Sky High) GRINNELL COLLEGE:  S Gabby Choy (Wave) BUFFALO STATE: OH Amia Carter (Balitmore Elite) BUFFALO STATE: MB Brielle Karen (Long Island VBC) LAKE SUMPTER COLLEGE: OH Cecilia Calton BELLEVUE COLLEGE: MB Kadence Stoddard (DaKine VBC) UC RIVERSIDE: S Makena Tong (Ka Ulukoa) LINFIELD UNIVERSITY: L Xanadee Madarang-Brandes (Ka Ulukoa) ALLEGHENY COLLEGE: S Alejandra Fernandez ALLEGHENY COLLEGE: OH/Opp Alex Reesch (Allegro) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: S Anna Dravk (Fusion Volleyball Club) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: MB Elise Perry (Carolina Edge) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE: OH/Opp Micah Sheppard (Fusion Volleyball

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18s: Top 50 National Club Rankings

vballrecruiter.com presents its 18s Top 50 National Rankings. These rankings are not final, as there are still 18s teams competing at AAUs next month. At the conclusion of the national championships we will release our final rankings. There are lots of factors to take into consideration when formulating a list like this. It leaves plenty of room for debate as these rankings are ultimately subjective. There are power league results, qualifier results, national tournaments like Triple Crown and of course the USAV Girls Junior Nationals 18s championships. All these come into play. We put more weight on what happened in Phoenix than a qualifier in January because the whole season is built toward peaking at JN’s. We also had one steadfast rule we didn’t break no matter the circumstances. That rule was if Team A defeated Team B in a gold challenge match or gold bracket match at JN’s, Team A is always going to be ranked ahead of Team B. That’s because everyone comes to JN’s to win a gold medal and if Team A eliminates Team B from contention, it won at the absolute right time. It can make for some skewed overall rankings but what’s the point if the biggest head-to-head matches of the season aren’t the most important ones? The Top 25 teams have comments to hopefully give some insight as to why they are ranked where they are. A select few from 26-50 have comments as well but not all. 1. SUNSHINE 18 LA Comment: The USAV 18 Open gold medalist was the easy choice to be No. 1. For now. Should Munciana 18 Samurai take gold in 18 Open at AAUs it’ll rekindle the debate, as Muncie owns a head-to-head victory over Sunshine in the finals of Triple Crown. A5 Mizuno 18 Marc is the only other team to own a victory against Sunshine on the national stage. Coast 18-1 and Mizuno Long Beach 18 Rockstar each picked up a victory against Sunshine in local Premier Volleyball League action. Sunshine collected 38 victories against the Open field, including its time in Phoenix. That’s the most of any team. 2. MADFROG 18 GREEN Comment: Madfrog showed moments of vulnerability in losing pool matches to Adversity 18 Adidas and FC Elite 18 Elite at JN’s. Yet, it responded by upsetting A5 in its challenge match on its way to finishing with the silver medal. That propelled Madfrog to No. 2 in the rankings. Yes, A5 did defeat Madfrog in Nashville, but there’s no doubt that A5 would gladly trade that victory for the one in Phoenix that didn’t happen. Madfrog also owns some impressive victories outside of JN’s which includes beating Hou Skyline 18 Royal, Skyline 18 Royal, Coast and SASVBC 18-1. 3. A5 MIZUNO 18 MARC Comment: A5 had a tremendous overall season. It just lost one match at the wrong time when it fell to Madfrog in the challenge round at JN’s. That was only A5’s third loss in a national tournament. OT 18 Chad and AZ Rev 18 Premier join Madfrog as the only clubs to own a victory over A5. A5 finished the year 3-1 against OT and 1-1 against Madfrog. A5 earned 31 victories against the Open field, second only to Sunshine. 4. SPVB 18 ELITE Comment: It’s difficult ranking SPVB simply because it doesn’t have the same strength of schedule. Still, what it does have in terms of results has to be taken into consideration. SPVB owns a victory over Munciana and Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite, which finished tied for third at JN’s. SPVB only loss so far is to Team Indiana 18 Elite, which finished in the top half at JN’s. SPVB is set to play AAUs in June. 5. MUNCIANA 18 SAMURAI Comment: Compared to others in the rankings, Muncie has played a much lighter schedule but has proved itself to be among the top in the country regardless. Not only does the club own a victory over Sunshine in the final of Triple Crown, it owns 10 more victories against teams which qualified for 18 Open at JN’s. It’s only losses to date are to SPVB and Hou Skyline. 6. ROCKWOOD THUNDER 18 ELITE Comment: From here on out it starts getting interesting as the results get more and more mixed and mashed. There’s no denying Rockwood Thunder turned in a strong performance at JN’s by tying for the bronze medal. It’s only losses there were to Madfrog in the semis and to Vital in pool play. It upset Coast in challenge play. On the season, RT has just one loss to a non-qualified 18 Open squad and that was against CUVC 18 Premier. It also owns a victory over Skyline, which tied for fifth at JN’s. 7. SKYLINE 18 ROYAL Comment: Skyline’s run to a fifth-place tie at JN’s included just one loss, to Sunshine in the quarterfinals. Like Rockwood Thunder, Skyline lost just once to a non-qualified 18 Open team in SA Junior 18 Adidas. It did earn some strong victories leading up to JN’s by topping Coast, Hou Skyline and Madfrog. It also owns head-to-head victories over bronze medalist FC Elite and Adversity, which tied for fifth. 8. FC ELITE 18 ELITE Comment: Some could argue by virtue of finishing with a bronze medal at JN’s that FC Elite deserves to be ranked higher than No. 8. There’s certainly a case to be made. At the same time, FC Elite suffered setbacks to unqualified teams in Kairos 18 Elite and MKE Sting 18 Gold on the year, as well as falling to Gainesville Jrs 18/17 at JN’s. And it took a head-to-head loss against Skyline. FC Elite also owns a victory over MKE Sting to even that out, and does carry head-to-head wins over Rockwood Thunder during qualifying season and Madfrog in pool play at JN’s.   9. ADVERSITY 18 ADIDAS Comment: Adversity lost a pool play match at JN’s to FC Elite but picked up a pair of impressive victories along the

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PVL 14s Standout Players

With the 18s division done except for AAUs, vballrecruiter.com will begin shifting into the 14s division. Our first venture was attending the Premier Volleyball League 14s tournament No. 4 on Saturday at the CLAVA facility in Lake Forest, CA. Below, we highlight the standouts we saw while catching the action. Finley Krystkowiak, OH, Wave 14 Brennan – At 6-3, Krystkowiak is definitely an up-and-comer! She has a big arm and hit a heavy ball. She’s a threat out of the back row as well. And she has a strong serve that gets Wave some easy points. Sophia Johnson, RS, Wave 14 Brennan – At 5-5, Johnson was not the tallest right-side attacker. However, she’s scrappy and fearless. She jumps well and doesn’t back down when it comes to challenging the block. Jaycee Mack, Wave 14 Brennan – A 5-11 middle playing up an age group, Mack was very impressive! She’s definitely one to keep tabs on as she moves up the ranks. She was the hardest-hitting middle we saw with her powerful arm. Ryah Brock, OH, Forza1 North 14 UA – Part of a strong outside duo, Brock is a seventh-grader with great upside. She gets off the ground well and hits with nice pace. Westley Matavao, OH, Forza1 North 14 UA – Another seventh-grader playing up, Matavao is real aggressive when attacking. She has a good arm and hits out of the back row as well. Jayden Hanson, S, Forza1 North 14 UA – Hanson has a bright future. She’s smooth with soft hands. She was able to set against the flow with good accuracy as well. Nina Hemsley, MB, Forza1 North 14 UA – Hemsley had a few kills that were attention-grabbers. She gets up well and can crush it when the opportunity presents itself. Taylor Boice, MB, SCVC 14 Roxy – Boice was a reliable target in the middle and SCVC was feeding when possible. She has a strong arm and defenses were having trouble slowing her down. Sammy Destler, OH, SCVC 14 Roxy – A beach player too, Destler was shouldering a load on offense. She has a quick swing when letting it fly but can also deliver off speed shots to keep the defense guessing. Kennedy Kim, S/RS, Balboa Bay 14 Blue – Kim was both setting and hitting for Balboa and doing well in both areas. She showed consistent location when directing the attack. She also displayed a knack for knowing how to score with smart hitting. Casandra Doll, OH, Balboa Bay 14 Blue – A wirey outside, Doll has a smooth arm. She doesn’t hold back and isn’t afraid to go after it. Asia Udo-Ema, Pipeline 14 Magic – The go-to hitter for Pipeline, Udo-Ema is a solid all-around player. You can see some of her beach skills in her hitting, with smart placement. She has a nice swing with good extension. Presley Johnson, OH, Tstreet 14 Carson – Johnson is a bit undersized at 5-6 but she’s a gamer. She gets up well and is aggressive in challenge the block with her whippy swing. Addison Coady, MB, Tstreet 14 Carson – Coady is one to keep an eye as she has a high ceiling. She’s 6-1 and is fairly quick. She has a decent arm that is going to only get better as she works on her game. Emmerson Champagne, MB, Tstreet 14 Carson – A 6-0 middle, Champagne was one of the stronger hitters at her position. She showed some power on a few kills and should continue to develop in that area as she moves up. Malia Jones, L, Forza1 14 UA – Jones was certainly holding down the back court. She showed solid ball control and passing and was making digs when the ball came her way. Ryan Leonard, MB, Forza1 14 UA – One strength of Leonard is she moves well. She also has a loose swing and can get into it when the set is there. Alanah Clemente, OH, Supernova 14 All Stars – Clemente is a freshman playing down. She’s versatile as she is a right side/setter in high school but was playing outside and passing during Saturday’s action. At 6-0, she’s long with a nice swing. There is tremendous potential there! Anabelle Redaelli, OH, Actyve 14 Black – Redaelli is listed at 5-8 but she carries a big arm. She’s strong and hits with lots of pace and power. Grace Jamison, OH, Actyve 14 Black – Another 5-8 outside, Jamison has a good arm as well. She’s a smart attacker who hits out the back row at times too. Ava McBride, RS, Actyve 14 Black – At 5-10, McBride has a lively arm. She was taking aggressive swings. When she catches it, she was letting some balls really rip. Jordyn Wilson, OH, Rancho Valley 14 Premier – There’s some explosiveness to Wilson’s attacks. She jumps well and swings hard. She was proving to be Rancho’s best offensive weapon. Christine Powell, MB, Seal Beach 14 Black – Powell has a loose, fluid swing and was a proving to be a reliable option. When the set was there she was able to get after it well. Olivia Bryant, RS, Coast 14-1 – We like the upside to Bryant’s play. She jumps well and can swing hard. She’ll be a fun one to watch as she continues to expand her game Madyson McCarthy, OH, Coast 14-1 – This 5-10 outside was showing a nice range of shots. She has a strong arm to beat defenses with or she can go off speed with well-placed attacks. Kylie Parker, OH, SG Elite 14 Rosh – Parker was perhaps the most impressive player in the gym! She’s an explosive hitter with a fast swing who can really let it fly. She also passes and defends well when in the back court.    

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Commitment & Signings Week of April 29-May 5

Congrats to all! Corrections? Questions? Additions? Email christi@vballrecruiter.com or DM on Social Media @vballphil 2022 TEXAS: Opp/S Marina Crownover (Roots VBC) AUBURN: OH Sydney Handel (KC Power) OKLAHOMA: OH Beth Bayless (Oklahoma Peak) EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE: S Payton Rolfsen (Empowered Volleyball Academy) EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA: S Shelby Veenstra (Club Canyon VBC) LOUISIANA MONROE: OH Sandlin Short (Alabama Performance) CENTENARY COLLEGE: MB Jordan Wheeler (Capital City VBC) CENTENARY COLLEGE: MB Susi Curtis (Eagle Mountain) CENTENARY COLLEGE: S/DS Kaylee Barry (Guns Up) LINFIELD: Opp/S Ashley Hayes LINFIELD: OH Natalie Brinda CAMERON UNIVERSITY: OH Paris Patterson ADRIAN COLLEGE: MB Kayla Chan (Legacy VBC) GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS: OH/DS Olivia Stockham (Midwest United) MT SAC: OH Melissa Polich (Tstreet IE) CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: OH/DS Jayden Cork KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN: OH/DS Rachel Dunaway (TBS Volleyball Club) KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN: S Emily Huntsman (Relentless VBC) PASADENA CC: MB Ashley Gilbert (Valley Volleyball Academy) PASADENA CC: OH/Opp Leslie Pacheco LEWIS CLARK STATE: S Esther Kailiponi (Seal Beach VBC) STOCKTON UNIVERSITY: L Paige Anania (Princeton VBC) CAL LUTHERAN: MB Alex Hayes (Northern Nevada Juniors) DRURY: MB Kaitlin Fasbender (The Academy Volleyball Club) BLUEFIELD STATE: Opp/MB Kaylee Winchell (North Pacific Juniors) BLUEFIELD STATE:  DS/S Cristin Blaker NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/DS Sydney Ball (Husky VBC) NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/S Melina Bezati (Slam VBC) NICHOLS COLLEGE: S/Opp Kya Burdier NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH/DS Lizzie D’etorre NICHOLS COLLEGE: OH Mairead Frost (MGA Volleyball) NICHOLS COLLEGE: Opp/DS Ruby St. Onge MCLA: OH Elizabeth Brown MCLA: OH Anais Badio (Tstreet LV) MCLA: S Shannon O’Brien (Husky VBC) MCLA: L Abigail Cummings (Maine Juniors) MCLA: MB Jayna Schmohl (Dragons Volleyball Club) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Devin Rhoads THIEL COLLEGE: OH Kylee Jordan (Ohio Xtreme) THIEL COLLEGE: OH Melody Shillito (MVP) THIEL COLLEGE: DS Hannah Miller DAKOTA STATE: OH Shelby Vander Vorst DAKOTA STATE: S Leilani Weber (Kairos Elite) OHIO WESLEYAN: MB Reagan Brake (Salt City Smash) OHIO WESLEYAN: S Lily Bechina (Chicago Elite) OHIO WESLEYAN: L Bella Guzzetta (Boomers VBC) OHIO WESLEYAN: OH Gracelyn Mathias (Ohio Storm) SOUTHWESTERN OREGON CC: L Maka Ka’apuni  (Pi’opi’o Bears VBC) KEAN UNIVERSITY: OH Alison Kowalewski (Jersey Juniors VBC) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Kataliah de los Santos (San Antonio Empire) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Emma Smith (Texas Tigers) LETOURNEAU: OH/Opp Kaylyn Taylor (Houston Juniors) KEISER UNIVERSITY: Opp Eva Herz KEISER UNIVERSITY: OH Milla Merkler KEISER UNIVERSITY: DS/OH Madelyn Tarrance (Unified) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH/MB Kylie Cekalski (Dinamite Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: MB Hollis Hanson (Elevation Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: OH Celina Henn (Pulse Volleyball Club) WHEATON COLLEGE MA: MB Julia Wingler (Carolina Edge) UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE: MB/RS Ruby Morse (951 Elite) ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: DS Reagan Watts ILLINOIS WESLEYAN:  OH Halle Smith ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: S Katie Gund (Milwaukee Sting) ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: OH Taylor French (Eich’s Volleyball Club) ROWAN UNIVERSITY: OH Jena Kaul (Central Jersey VBA) ROWAN UNIVERSITY: L Vanessa Hutchinson (East Coast Power) MISERICORDIA: OH Meghan Peters (Bradywine VBC) GUILFORD COLLEGE: Opp Kaci Johnson (East Carolina Juniors) BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY: S Jada Nunn (Kokoro Volleyball) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Caeli Updike (Darke County VBC) TIFFIN UNIVERSITY: L Kaiya Markley XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA: MB Niara Mims (Absolute VBC) WILEY COLLEGE: Opp/MB Kharah Elder (Houston Juniors) ALBION COLLEGE: OH/Opp Megan Gross (Arsenal VBC) ALBION COLLEGE: MB Annika Lindstrom (Rolling Thunder VBC) BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY: OH Dollie Byrd (A5) SALVE REGINA: MB/OH Kailey Kusick (CT Stars) SALVE REGINA: OH Erin Coates (Atlantic Valley VBC) SALVE REGINA: OH Lucy Swanson (Southern Alliance VBC) SALVE REGINA: MB Lydia Daskalos (Dynamo VBC) SALVE REGINA: MB Lauren Hoyle (Lakeside VBC) UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG: OH/DS Kailey Keough (Carolina Union) SPOKANE FALLS CC: OH Sydney Kinch ALMA COLLEGE: OH Avreigh Holmes (Michigan Elite) ALMA COLLEGE: S Vicky Villarosa (Epic VBC) ALMA COLLEGE: Opp Madison Neu BIOLA: S Julia Peet (Apex 1) SALEM COLLEGE: S/Opp Ashlyn Wood (Upward Stars) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: L Brooke Christensen  (MN Select) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH Kate Foley CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH/MB Lili Hunt CONCORDIA CHICAGO: MB McKayla LeVoy (Ultimate VBC) CONCORDIA CHICAGO: OH Taylor Chastain DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Sophia Corey (Impact VBC) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Veronica Vasquez (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: L Emma Chafins (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: S Kirsten Vanisacker DEFIANCE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Abigail Teders (Defiance Volleyball Club) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: S Courtney Maxwell (Cincinnati VBA) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: OH/Opp Taylor Sobieck (Greater Columbus VBC) DEFIANCE COLLEGE: MB Maile Misleh (Bayside Juniors) UMASS BOSTON: DS Kelsey Cruz UMASS BOSTON: S Amelia Delvin (East Coast Power) UMASS BOSTON: OH Maiya Cobian (Metro VBC) UMASS BOSTON: MB Colbie Atlas (Xceleration VBC) UMASS BOSTON: MB Mikayla Cleary UMASS BOSTON: S Ruby Ackerman (Forza1 West) UMASS BOSTON: Opp/S Alyssa Tonnu (Earth VBC) UMASS BOSTON: OH Emma Zelkowitz (Wildfire VBA) UMASS BOSTON: OH Lauren Westlund (Club One AZ) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: L Olivia Jurcevic (AVC Cleveland) OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: MB Alyssa Merrell WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: MB Olivia Follick WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: MB Sarah Trisel (London Elite) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: S Reagan Kane (Circle City) WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY: OH Piper Ricketts (Ohio Premier) AURORA UNIVERSITY: L Taylor Tinnes (Future VBC) WARNER UNIVERSITY: L Sky Koller MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: S Libby Gross (Premier Volleyball Delaware) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: MB Julia Bowen (Baltimore Elite) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: OH/DS Faith McGowan (Nook Volleyball Academy) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: L Dena Rovito (Metro VBC) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY: OH Hannah Thomas WEATHERFORD COLLEGE: OH/MB Stella Scott (Game Day VBC) UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON: L Camryn Hoffman (Club Ace Long Island) STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: MB Vivian Lisboa (Rancho Valley) MARY WASHINGTON: OH Makayla Bowman (American Volleyball Club) ARKANSAS MONTICELLO: OH Holiday Ellis (Sunshine) BUTLER: DS/OH Brooklyne Darby (Elite Volleyball) OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY: OH Ashlynn Stephens (Carolina Union) CYPRESS COLLEGE: L Ashlyn Riddle (Seal Beach) CYPRESS COLLEGE: OH Carmelina Infante (Seal Beach) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY: Opp Jordan Hairell  (Texas Legacy) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: MB Stephanie Moreau (Mill City) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: Opp Ava Hartley (Mill City) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: S Ella Koelb (Dynamo VBC) ENDICOTT COLLEGE: OH Kelsey Sanborn (Dymano VBC) ST JOHN FISHER: L Kiera Hartpence (Lakeside Volleyball Club) ST JOHN FISHER: S Reilly Morrow (Rise Volleyball Club) ST THOMAS TX: MB Karrington Kays (TAV Houston) ST THOMAS TX: OH Audrey Cataline (Texas Legacy) SOUTH FLORIDA: OH Maria Clara Andrade POMONA PITZER: DS Hanna

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Far Western 17O: Club V Rules Again; Final Bid Drama

For the second time this season Club V 17 Ren Reed earned gold at a qualifier. Back in March, Club V picked up its bid and first place at Salt Lake City. It closed the season the same way it opened it – taking first, this time at Far Western in Reno. Club V topped Hou Skyline 17 Royal in the final. Hou Skyline was also previously-qualified and it helped create trickle down to fifth place. While AZ Storm 17 Thunder and SynergyForce 17 Jeff earned their bids at the conclusion of gold pool play, it took Absolute Black 17-1 winning the fifth-place match to secure the last bid spot. Here’s how the weekends played out for all involved. CLUB V 17 REN REED (FIRST, 7-2) Day 1: d Encore 17 25-17, 25-15; d SIVBC Storm 25-15, 25-13; l SynergyForce 17 Jeff 16-25, 25-18, 15-12 Day 2: d NE Elite 17 Vici 25-18, 25-21; l Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-19, 15-25, 15-10; d Co Jrs 17 Kevin 25-23, 25-20 Day 3: d SynergyForce 17 James 29-27, 22-25, 15-8; d Absolute Black 17-1 25-23, 25-16; d Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-20, 27-25   Club V arrived at Far Western with one of the most impressive qualifying records of any team. The Intermountain Region club was 27-3 through the Salt Lake City, Red Rock Rave and Lone Star Classic qualifiers. It led to a first-place showing in SLC; a fifth in Vegas; and a third in Dallas. In Reno, Club V actually lost twice for the first time at a qualifier but still managed to walk away with another gold medal after topping Hou Skyline in the final. It pushed Club V’s qualifier record to 34-5. “It was a good weekend,” Club V coach Reed Carlson said. “I’m proud of the girls. Losing early is no fun. We haven’t lost very often so to learn from that and come back and finish strong is a big step for us.” SynergyForce upset Club V on Day 1, pulling that result out in three. It dropped Club V into the same pool as Hou Skyline on Day 2. The Lone Star club handed Club V yet another setback but Club V still advanced to the gold pools. It offered Club V a shot at redemption against SynergyForce. Club V returned the favor and took their second meeting in three sets. Getting past Absolute next gave Club V another chance at Hou Skyline in the final. Club V swept that one. “We were up 8-3 on Skyline on Day 2 and they went on a 12-3 run,” Carlson said. “We stopped being aggressive in all aspects. The next time our goal was to keep the energy high and keep our foot on the gas. They are such a disciplined team you can’t give them too many opportunities. We had to put the ball away sooner.” *** HOU SKYLINE 17 ROYAL (SECOND, 8-1) Day 1: d Absolute Black 17-1 25-19, 18-25, 20-18; d VVA 17-1 25-15, 25-18; d Miz Long Beach 17 Rockstar 25-21, 25-23 Day 2: d Co Jrs 17 Kevin 25-23, 25-13; d Club V 17 Ren Reed 25-19, 15-25, 15-10; d NE Elite 17 Vici 25-21, 25-16 Day 3: d AZ Storm 17 Thunder 25-19, 25-21; d NorCal 17-1 Black 25-22, 25-12; l Club V 17 Ren Reed 25-20, 27-25   Hou Skyline closed out a strong qualifying season by adding another silver medal to the mix. Despite its consistent showings it took Hou Skyline until its third try to qualify. The team just missed out on a bid at NEQ in March, coming in fourth and finishing one spot away from qualifying. A seventh-place showing at Sunshine once more kept Hou Skyline one spot removed from a bid. The bid finally came Hou Skyline’s way two weeks ago at the Lone Star Classic, where it placed second. In Reno, Hou Skyline had a tough opening match against Absolute, taking the third set 20-18. Hou Skyline defeated Club V in three as well on Day 2. On Day 3, Hou Skyline swept both AZ Storm and NorCal 17-1 Black to reach the final where it was swept by Club V. *** ARIZONA STORM 17 THUNDER (THIRD, 6-3) Day 1: d Hive 17 Gold 25-8, 25-23; l Club V 17 Ren Matthew 29-27, 25-18; d Rage 17 Greg 25-9, 25-17 Day 2: d Academy 17 Diamond 25-19, 20-25, 15-12; d OJVA 17-1 Gold 25-15, 25-20; l Absolute Black 17-1 25-22, 25-18 Day 3: l Hou Skyline 17 Royal 25-19, 25-21; d NorCal 17-1 Black 25-20, 23-25, 15-13; d SynergyForce 17 Jeff 25-20, 25-21   Injuries played a role in AZ Storm’s qualifier struggles and tested the resolve of the team as it headed to Reno in hopes of earning an Open bid. There were no crazy dramatics or out of the ordinary happenings at Far Western. Just a steady determination to pull through and go home qualified. Once AZ Storm defeated NorCal 17-1 Black in its final gold pool match on Day 3 its wish was granted. Storm finished out by topping SynergyForce in the third-place match. “We knew we had a bid but our mindset was let’s earn it,” Storm coach Aaron Payne said. “Let’s go win this match and say we qualified outright. We played tough against Synergy. That was a great win.” Storm had worked to get past its disappointment at the Red Rock Rave in early April. A 0-3 mark on Day 1 was not what the team expected as it was knocked from contention. Storm did earn a National bid through the regional tournament but came to Reno looking to end the qualifier season on a high note. Even without its full lineup available. Storm found a way. “The injuries have been tough,” Payne said. “We’ve been going back and forth with our setters. We had Gabby (LeBlanc) setting for a period of time. We got Tatum (Longnecker) back in the gym and she took it back over.

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Far Western 15O: AZ Rev Surprises; Coast, Crush Bid Too

The surprise of the weekend was AZ Rev 15 Premier taking home the championship in 15 Open. It also gave AZ Rev the Open bid it coveted. Previously-qualified teams in Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar, NorCal 15-1 Black and NE Elite 16 Matrix all finished in the top four. The two remaining bids went out to Coast 15-1 and ID Crush 15 Bower. Here’s how their weekends played out at Far Western in Reno. AZ REV 15 PREMIER (FIRST, 8-1) Seeded No. 16 to begin with, AZ Rev was not viewed as a bid favorite let alone a club that could come to Reno and win it all. There was the big upset on Day 1, as AZ Rev swept past top-seeded and previously-qualified Absolute Black 15-1. But then there was the loss to previously-qualified NE Elite 15 Matrix to open Day 2. At that moment it was difficult gauging where AZ Rev stood. Was the victory over Absolute the anomaly and the loss to NE Elite closer to the norm? Or was the loss to NE Elite the anomaly and the win against Absolute closer to the norm? It took five more matches before we fully had our answer. And once we did there was no denying where AZ Rev stood. On top of the 15 Open division after fending off Long Beach in three in the championship match. “Every single one of them wanted it so bad,” AZ Rev coach Nicole Peterson said. “They played with their hearts. That’s all we can ask. You don’t have to be perfect. They were wanting to play and wanting to win.” How close it was to being a different tale. AZ Rev went to three sets five times, including in its final four contests. The one to kick off that streak was the most important one of the weekend. It was AZ Rev’s final Day 2 pool contest against Vision 15 Gold. The teams were tied at 1-1 with a bid awaiting the winner. NE Elite, NorCal 15-1 Black and Long Beach had already positioned themselves to be in the six-team gold pools. That meant the other three joining them would clinch bids before even playing a match on Day 3. AZ Rev grinded to a victory in that one to complete its task. “We had a National bid from our region,” Peterson said. “While we did have that our goal has always been to get the Open bid.” The final day was one of those magical days that only a few teams get to experience during qualifying season. AZ Rev simply wasn’t going to be denied, fighting and clawing its way to the title. It beat NorCal, ID Crush and Long Beach all in three. The victories over NorCal and Long Beach were decided by two points in the third set. “We focus a lot on serve and pass,” Peterson said. “We executed our serving assignments as well as passing. It kept the offense in rhythm and kept the other teams on their toes. Those were the big things we executed well this weekend.” Setter/right side Tristen Raymond played well enough she could have easily been named the tournament MVP. Her setting was consistent throughout and she helped carry the offensive load across the front row. Bailey Reed shared in the setting duties. Lexi Mallonee and Marielle Ramos were reliable on the pins with right side Payton Whalen getting in on the action as well. Libby Monson, Rory Tower and Jordyn Quinn all spent time in the middle while libero Ava Lambert helped hold it down defensively. “Every point matters,” Peterson said. “Anyone can beat us. When we’re not giving it our all we’ll lose. We can’t take any plays off. That was the lesson learned in Vegas. Every point matters and that was the game changer for this tournament.” *** MIZUNO LONG BEACH 15 ROCKSTAR (SECOND, 7-2) After a second-place showing in Reno, Long Beach has now triple-qualified. The performance at Far Western followed a runner-up finish at Salt Lake City and a third-place effort at PNQ. That’s a lot of winning as Beach has positioned itself to compete for qualifier titles like few have this season. The next step come Junior Nationals is going to be learning to finish once in that position. “It’s a great group of girls,” Long Beach coach Carlos Briceno said. “We just need to get over that hump.” Reno was not without its challenges. Cruising through its first two matches, Beach was pushed to the brink by Rage Westside 15 Jen before prevailing in three to close out Day 1. Beach was then upset by ID Crush to end Day 2. Day 3 opened with a convincing victory over NE Elite before the match of the tournament broke out between Beach and Coast. Beach barely escaped the thriller, winning in three, 29-31, 33-31, 17-15, to reach the final. There, Beach fell in a close one to AZ Rev. Beach has rolled out a consistent lineup throughout the season and nothing changed in that regard in Reno. Setters Isabella Jones and Ayva Ostovar were running a 6-2 like normal. Their targets were the same in outsides Simone Roslon and Kiana Greer, middles Kalyssa Blackshear and Emma Rowell, and a trio of right sides Beach can utilize in Layli Ostovar, Preslie Saunders and Sunni Skipps. Sydney Raszewski and Kayla Ostovar formed the libero duo. “We are getting better,” Briceno said. “It’s just decision making. I think we practice really hard. I don’t have a single complaint about how hard we practice.” *** NORCAL 15-1 BLACK (THIRD, 8-1) The final qualifier of the season wasn’t about getting a bid or not for NorCal. That had already been accomplished in March at PNQ, where it finished runner up to Absolute Black 15-1. If Far Western was about maximizing its time in Reno, Nor Cal hit its goal. It played a lot of volleyball! Nor Cal – which finished third overall after beating NE Elite in the

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Far Western 16O: Vision Takes Gold; Bid Chase Chaotic

One previously-qualified team was gone after Day 1. Another was done after Day 2. That left Vision 16 Gold as the only team with a bid still in contention come Day 3. That also set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the bid chase as seven teams were still in the hunt on the last day of Far Western in Reno. While Vision went on to capture the championship by beating Hou Skyline 16 Royal and SG Elite 16 Rosh knew its bid was secured, it was a wild ride for the last bid winner in OJVA 16-1 Gold. Below, we share the details of their weekends. VISION 16 GOLD (FIRST, 10-0)   Having already qualified in early April at the Red Rock Rave in Las Vegas, there wasn’t much on the line as Vision wrapped up its qualifying schedule this past weekend at Far Western in Reno. It didn’t keep the NCVA club from playing like the stakes were high however. Vision posted a perfect 10-0 mark and dropped just one set on its way to earning the 16 Open championship. The run ended with a sweep of Hou Skyline in the final. “The girls played well,” Vision coach Ron Whitmill said. “Winning a qualifier, some of it is luck and some of it is playing well at the right times. We got into a groove and played well. We switched the lineup a little bit after getting a bid. We thought we needed some work on it and that it would be better for us. That lineup came together.” In between Vegas and Reno, Vision ventured to Lone Star in Dallas. It was a learning lesson for Vision, which lost two of three on Day 1 and didn’t break pool. “I think it really helped us,” Whitmill said. “We didn’t play poorly. We just had one bad match and it happened to be the first match of the tournament. That cost us in terms of being able to move forward. That was definitely the message. We need to learn to show up and that we can’t take Day 1 for granted.” Vision showed up all three days in Reno. It swept its first eight outings before needing three sets to fend off SG Elite in its final gold pool match. That propelled Vision into the final where it was able to remain unbeaten for the weekend. Freshman setter Maya Baker was her usual standout self. Whitmill praised her ability to command the offense and get the most out of it. One of the changes was moving Cleo Hardin opposite of Baker and playing Katelyn Cook at outside instead of right side. Taylor Williams remained at outside and had a strong weekend too. Amiya Kucibhotia and Briley Lackey were part of the middle attack while Michael Torkaman was her usual steady self at libero. “We’re probably not the favorite but I think we can beat any of the teams out there,” Whitmill said. “I think we are the furthest away from our ceiling. We are just scratching the surface. We could be really dangerous. “I’m pleased with the team how much they have improved at a national level. We double-qualified this year. That hasn’t happened often out of our region recently. It’s been a long journey to get to this point. Things haven’t come easy for this group. It’s been hard.” *** HOU SKYLINE 16 ROYAL (SECOND, 7-4)   Needing to qualify in Reno, Hou Skyline was off to a rocky start. The Lone Star Region club ended in a three-way tie at 1-1 in its opening pool. It took third and was forced into a must-win crossover just to remain in contention. While Hou Skyline prevailed in that one, it lost its next two matches and was sitting at 2-3 overall before finding its stride. By finishing the rest of the weekend winning five of its next six contests, Hou Skyline not only secured its bid it ended runner up to Vision with a second-place showing. “I thought it went well,” Hou Skyline coach Ashley Williams said of the weekend. “We’ve been focusing a lot in practice on our serving and serve receive. I thought we did a good job staying consistent. We like to call them our three littles in Keely McNeill, Mykayla McMillian and Macy McPartland, they really held it down throughout the weekend and we were able to run our offense through our setter Cayley Hanson. Reese Animashaun and Morgan Warren were our big terminators and we stayed in system a lot.” After Day 1 ended with a loss to OJVA and Day 2 opened with a setback to SG Elite, Hou Skyline didn’t lose again until facing Vision in the final. The team turned in a strong Day 3 performance in gold pool to clinch its bid. It featured victories over Rocky 16 National, Absolute Black 16-1 and payback against OJVA. The last two triumphs came in three sets and the team definitely knew the stakes of playing OJVA once more. “Match three of Day 3, we were about to play OJVA and we knew if we won we would for sure have our bid,” Williams said. “If we lost, we could’ve ended up in a tie. We wanted to control our own destiny and not leave it up to chance.” It appeared Hou Skyline took a big step forward two weeks ago when it finished in the top 10 at Lone Star. It provided a boost of confidence that led to the team feeling good about its chances of getting it done this past weekend in Reno. “We talked about qualifying pretty extensively,” Williams said. “We’ve been on an uptick. We’ve been getting a lot stronger.” *** SAN GABRIEL ELITE 16 ROSH (THIRD, 9-1)   San Gabriel headed to Reno without an insurance policy. The choice was made to forgo the SCVA Regional bid tournament the same weekend in hopes of earning an Open bid at Far Western. In an all

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Far Western: Top Outside Hitters

The final qualifier of the season did not pass without players making a name for themselves. Some we had already seen before. Others we learned about over the course of the three days in Reno. Below, vballrecruiter.com presents the top outside hitters we watched at Far Western. 15 OPEN Lucy Chertock, NorCal 15-1 Black – A six-rotation outside for NorCal, Chertock has good upside that we’ll see come to fruition as she continues to develop. She’s 6-1 and possess a solid swing. There are times she really connects. Abigail Krause, NorCal 15-1 Black – At 5-9, Krause is undersized but definitely has her moments. She’s an aggressive attacker who can deliver some bigger-than-expected kills when she gets into one. Simone Roslon, Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar – It’s hard to tell that Roslon is an eighth-grader playing up. She’s a big part of Beach’s identity. She’s a smooth passer and a heady attacker who knows how to beat bigger blocks.   Maija Howse, ID Crush 15 Bower – This a name to know! At 6-2, this outside has tremendous potential and is going to be a thorn in opponents’ sides for years to come. She’s already capable of hitting with pace and with her length is a difficult cover for smaller blockers. Elena Fisher, Absolute Black 15-1 – A bit undersized, you can see Fisher’s beach skills in her indoor play. This three-star recruit is a consistent passer out of serve receive and can track down balls on defense. She also has a good jump to her and has a variety of shots she can throw at defenders. Ava Poinsett, Coast 15-1 – Poinsett has made our top players list before and is likely to keep doing so. She’s a 5-11 outside who is a vital part of the offense. She’s a smart attacker who can score by blasting the ball or using her off-speed shots to catch defenses off guard. Lexi Mallonee, AZ Rev 15 Premier – At 5-10, Mallonee is a bit undersized but doesn’t ever back down. She’s an aggressive attacker knows how to challenge and tool blocks for points and carries a good portion of the attack on her shoulders. 16 OPEN Jenna Garner, City Volleyball 16 Gold – A three-star, six-rotation outside, Garner brings a lot to the fold for City. She’s a mainstay in the offense. She’s 6-0, has a quick arm swing and can blast balls to beat opponents with. Taylor Williams, Vision 16 Gold – At 6-2, Williams is a consistent and reliable option. She can get on top of the ball and hit hard cross court. She’s one who is on the rise! Haumea Marumoto, SAS VBC 16 – The offense would not look the same without Marumoto. She’s 6-1 with a fluid swing and is capable of outsmarting the defense with her various shots. Tia Kapihe, SAS VBC 16 – At 5-11, Kapihe is just a bit undersized but she carries a whippy arm. She uses it to challenge blockers but can also go off speed to keep them guessing. Reese Animashaun, Hou Skyline 16 Royal – Animashaun is a fun one to watch do her thing! She’s 5-10 but play much higher than that with her effortless jump that gets her well above the block. She’s a four-star recruit and is one to keep tabs on. Riley Murphy, A4 Volley 16 Purple – Murphy epitomizes what A4 is about. She’s an undersized outside but plays with a scrappiness and feistiness about her. She’s a fearless attacker who takes aggressive swings. Lauryn Lambert, Skyline 16 Royal – A 5-9 three-star recruit, Lambert is a featured part of the offense. She gets up well, almost touching 10-0 and plays with lots of fire and passion. Abby Jones, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – Jones is a 6-0 six-rotation standout for Viper. She brings a lot to the lineup with her passing, defending and attacking abilities. Stella Norman, Temecula Viper 16 Mauro – It’s easy to notice the power this 5-9 outside attacks with. She hits a heavy, heavy ball and can overwhelm defenders when she connects. Elle Weaver, SynergyForce 16 James – A 6-0 three-star recruit, Weaver has a high ceiling. She plays with high energy. She can also rip it cross court. Abby Hoybjerg, SynergyForce 16 James – Speaking of potential, Hoybjerg has it in groves. She’s a 6-2 four-star recruit with a loose, fluid arm to go at opponents with. Katelyn Cook, Vision 16 Gold – Cook has an unassuming demeanor about her but she shouldn’t be underestimated. She’s 5-10 and can really lay into kills with her lively swing. Helena Foord, SG Elite 16 Rosh – Foord is a similar type of player as Cook. She’s also 5-10 and has a deception about her game. She can produce some loud kills when she connects well. Sydney Dreves, OJVA 16-1 Gold – A key contributor on a team that earned its Open bid, Dreves has a bright future ahead of her. She’s a 5-10 freshman playing up and carries a big load on offense. Isabel Clark, Momentous 16 Dan – Clark is someone we’ve noted before. She’s a 6-2 four-star recruit. She’s a strong attacker with a booming arm. She produced some of the most impressive kills we saw all weekend in the age group. 17 OPEN Brooke Bentke, Hou Skyline 17 Royal – Bentke is a three-star recruit who is committed toTexas State. At 6-2, she’s long with a very good arm and the ability to let loose when she gets a hold of one. Courtney O’Brien, Hou Skyline 17 Royal – O’Brien is part of a strong outside duo for Hou Skyline. She’s a smart hitter who has a variety of shots to beat defenses with, from scoring cross court to finding space down the line. Sydney Dunning, Co Jrs 17 Kevin – A three-star recruit committed to Cal State Bakersfield, this 6-0 outside is a key cog in the lineup. She’s a consistent passer out of

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