The SCVA 15s continued its regional competition this past Saturday with its Event 1. The top division featured nationally-ranked clubs in No. 4 Tstreet 15 Naseri, No. 5 Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar, No. 8 Wave 15 Brennan, No. 9 Forza1 15 One, No. 12 Forza1 North 15 One and No. 36 City 15 Gold. Tstreet came out ahead over the two days, posting a 6-0 record after downing Wave in the final. Wave was coming off its appearance last weekend at the Tour of Texas. vballrecruiter.com spent Day 1 catching all the action and we highlight the standout players below with our Show Stoppers.
SHOW STOPPERS
Megan Hodges MB Tstreet 15 Naseri: Hodges, a Class of 2028 recruit playing up, helps make up one of the strongest middle duos in the country. Beyond bringing size to the front row, Hodges has the ability to crush balls straight down by going right over blocks.
Emma Kingston MB Tstreet 15 Naseri: Kingston forms the other half of the middle duo that gives Tstreet a huge advantage at the position. She’s a physical attacker and blocker who can also hammer balls down when the opportunity presents itself.
Ella Olson OH Tstreet 15 Naseri: Olson is a high-level beach player and it shows with her indoor game. She’s a sound passer, smart attacker and knows when to let off and keep rallies going or when to swing away and let loose.
Sophia Wu L/DS Wave 15 Brennan: Wu did a solid job patrolling the back row. She was passing consistently and helping keep Wave in rallies by making digs.
Olivia Greenwood RS Wave 15 Brennan: Greenwood is a lefty who opens up the attack with her scoring ability from the right side. She’s a legit threat who defenses need to track or else they’ll pay the price.
Emery Gonzales S Wave 15 Brennan: Gonzales does well distributing the ball and mixing up her sets. She has a nice touch and locates well.
Makenna Barnes OH Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar: Barnes is a new addition to the roster this season and adds height to the front row. She gives Beach a boost offensively with her strong arm that can deliver big kills.
Hanna McGinest OH Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar: McGinest can liven up the attack in a hurry. She can get up and unload quickly and with it bounce balls off the floor with ease.
Lucky Fasavalu S/RS Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar: Fasavalu is another new addition to the Beach lineup and she not only brings her skillset but adds lots of versatility. She can be part of a 6-2 and hit across the front row. Or she can set across the back or just hit on the right. Whatever she’s in there doing, she does it well.
Ryah Brock OH Forza1 North 15 One: The centerpiece of Forza North’s offense, Brock is a threat front and back row. She jumps and swings well and can unleash impressive kills that hype up her teammates.
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Kaleia Zeits L/DS Forza1 North 15 One: Zeits, a Class of 2028 recruit, brought a lot of energy to the defensive side. She did well picking off swings coming her way and extending rallies.
Marley Robinson S/RS Forza1 North 15 One: Robinson plays a key role with her setting and hitting. She’s also another high-energy player who brings a lot of passion to the court.
Piper Chylinski S/RS City 15 Gold: Chylinsky is also a two-way contributor and an integral part of City’s plan. Her size is a big advantage and allows her to hit over smaller blocks across the front row. She’s also consistent in her setting role and putting up a nice ball.
Vani Tatoulian MB City 15 Gold: Tatoulian was making her presence known in the middle. She was making an impact on both sides with her blocking and hitting and brought a lot of fire to the court.
Allyn Hilt OH SCVC 15 Roxy: Hilt was among the standout outsides. She has a strong arm and was taking aggressive swings and pressuring defenses.
Lerin Rosenthal S SCVC 15 Roxy: Rosenthal showed strong court leadership as an energetic setter. She has a smooth release and is rarely off the mark with her hitters.
Evelyn Pool MB Forza1 15 One: Pool adds a different dynamic when she’s front row because of the way she can impact rallies on both sides. She’s a terminal attacker who can end points as well as get in the way and stop attackers with her blocking.
Janiah Burrage RS Forza1 15 One: Burrage is a Class of 2028 recruit playing up. She’s an electric attacker who glides through the air and smacks balls from corner to corner with her lively arm.
Aliana Breitling OH Vegas Aces 15 UA: As a team it was a tough weekend for Vegas Aces. But Breitling shined with her punch on the outside. She was the team’s most consistent scoring threat and shoulder her fair share of the load offensively.
Abigail Smith OH OCVC 15-1: Smith is a bit undersized on the outside but she is fearless. She doesn’t back down and was relentless in coming at and challenging blockers.
