Entering the third day of the USAV Girls Junior National Championships, one is immediately immersed in an atmosphere of fierce competition and electric energy. Teams are fighting relentlessly for a spot in the coveted gold bracket which sets up an electric environment. Friday, across all divisions, the level of intensity knew no bounds. From the powerful hitters to the defenders displaying unwavering tenacity, the relentless display of skill and passion made every match thrilling to watch.
In a crossover matchup, WPVC 14 Armour Black faced off against 1United 14N Bill. With both teams leaving it all on the court, the battle was an intense back-and-forth affair. Ultimately, WPVC emerged victorious after a hard-fought three-set match 23-25, 25-17, 15-5. Isabel Incinelli was a major factor in her team’s hard fought win.
In a crossover match between Milwaulkee Sting 15 Gold and Jupiter Elite 15E, libero Cassidy Bruns of Milwaulkee Sting owned the back court with her sensational performance. Her defensive prowess and energy were a joy to watch.
As the day unfolded, surprising upsets occurred, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of the game. Who’s ready for Day 4?!
DAY 3 SHOW STOPPERS
Jaiden Harris OH Areté 14 Navy Telos: Harris was a lot of fun to watch. She was swinging everywhere with zero fear and coming up big.
Camryn Corso OH 1United 14N Bill: Corso, a six-rotation outside hitter, was swinging well everywhere on the court.
Isabel Incinelli MB WPVC 14 Armour Black: Incinelli is a huge factor on the court. She is a wall defensively at the net while offensively can hammer in the middle.
Lucy Ripley MB FC Elite 14 Navy: This is my first time seeing Ripley play and I was impressed with her court presence in the middle. She is a big swinger for her squad.
Kylee Mayes L NORCO Black 14-1: Mayes is a scrappy libero who can read the ball incredibly well. She is also fast with no fear.
Kaelyn Bjorklund S/RS Northern Lights 14-1: She can set on the move as well and does a nice job of connecting with all her hitters. She also is an offensive weapon in the front row.
Taylor Harrington MB Paramount VBC 14’s: Harrington is an imposing presence at the net and will make teams pay if the pass or set is too tight as she touches everything.
Allyn Hilt OH Surfside 14 Loriann: Hilt was bringing the fire and heat on the outside when I was watching.
Camille Csernik OH TX LEGACY 14 ELITE: Csernik was getting after it with her attack. She has a great jump with a fluid swing.
Makenna Sanders OH Premier Nebraska 14 Black: Sanders has a cannon for an arm. She is fluid and a huge threat on the outside.
Sarah Hickman RS HJV 15 ELITE: Hickman is a big weapon across the front row. She provides a punch with her scoring and blocking.
Sydney Clark OH Areté 15 Navy Telos: Clark, an undersized outside hitter, is powerful and fearless. It’s a great combination, as she gets up well too and lets it rip whether front or back row.
Emerson Boyd S/RS Areté 15 Navy Telos: Boyd showed what she can bring to a lineup with her setting and hitting abilities. She was delivering with consistent location when setting.
Cassidy Bruns L MKE Sting 15 Gold Sting: Bruns was playing lights out defense. She was literally everywhere on the court.
Ryea Jackson MB Drive Nation 15-Red: Jackson finds ways to score and also comes up with massive blocks.
Jordan Valentine OH 1United 15N Dylan: Valentine is a firecracker on the court. She also brings the heat and is aggressive with her attacks.
Ellah Derrer MB Iowa Select 15 Mizuno: Derrer was a wall defensively for her squad. She was touching lots of swings and giving her defenders chances to make plays behind her.
Sophia Towle OH COAST 15-1: Towle is a good hitter with a good arm and can score consistently.
Emerson Jones MB MADFROG 15’S N BLACK: Jones can put up a sound block and give attackers trouble with it. She was also packing a punch offensively.
Makenna Hertless MB STVA 15 Mizuno: Hertless is quick and moves very well. She carries a good arm and proved to be a consistent, reliable scorer when called upon.
Jenna Thedford L HOU STELLAR 15 ELITE: Thedford is a defensive leader. She was getting her hands on a lot of balls and helping keep rallies alive.
Mollie VanDeusen S JJVA 15 Teal: VanDeusen, setting a 5-1, was on point and steady with her play. She was running the offense very well.
Britni Silver OH ECJVC 15 National: Silver is one to keep an eye on as she continues to develop. She was taking aggressive swings and showcasing a quick arm that was lighting defenses up.
Camille Huff MB LAV 15 National Black: Huff makes an impact on both sides with her scoring and blocking.
LK LaMonica S A5 15-2 Victor: LaMonica did well in her roles as the back row setter. She was locating with consistency and making defensive plays as well. She’s a vocal leader too.
Lilly Boatner RS TAV 15 Blue: Boatner was taking aggressive swings, putting the heat on her swings and scoring in clutch moments.
Sofia Guerrero-Wilson MB A5 15-Bob: Guerrero-Wilson was giving defenses something to think about with her ability to run the slide effectively. She also has a high reach when attacking in the middle.
Olivia Branum S OP2 15-1: Branum is a fluid, smooth setter who can run tempo on any set.
Chalei Reid OH Mauloa 15’s Green: Reid is an athletic outside who hits a heavy and aggressive ball consistently.
