Who is headed to the Asics Jr National Volleyball Championships this weekend?
The Asics Jr National Volleyball Championships will be held this weekend at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. For some, this is a great tournament to practice before nationals and for others, it is a tournament which can be a great…
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Continue ReadingThe Asics Jr National Volleyball Championships will be held this weekend at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. For some, this is a great tournament to practice before nationals and for others, it is a tournament which can be a great end to a season without committing to a full week of play like both AAU and USAV Nationals require.
Here is a breakdown of the Badger Region teams attending the Asics Jr National Volleyball Championships:
14’s Division:
9CSVB 14-1
Epic 14 Black
Madison Elite 14 Teal
V-Hawk Xtreme 14 Adidas – This is a smart team with a lot to offer. They worked their way into the Prep Dig Gauntlet gold division last weekend. This team has had a lot of success this season, winning the club division of the Jr’s Grand Slam (14 Club) and placing third at the Winter Classic (14 Premier).
15’s Division:
1W 15 Elite
Epic 15 Black
Milwaukee Sting 15 Burlington – I love the control this team has. They definitely exhibit the qualities of a great team. Josie Johnson is a setter with great ball control. She is fast and has good energy on the court. Allyson Eckel is a speedy libero who can cover the entire court. She excels on defense and reads the ball well.
SWVBC G15 Blue
V-Hawk Xtreme 15 Black
16’s Division:
Epic 16 Black
Epic 16 Royal
Madison Elite 16 Teal
Midwest Penguins 16 Red – This Penguins team is talented and has a lot of fun doing it! They are a fun team to watch because they have so much fun on the court. Emily Michell is an outside hitter with a lot of power and a deep arsenal of shots. Lauren Clement is a strong all-around athlete who reads the court well and is very controlled.
Milwaukee Sting 16-1 Madison – I really enjoyed watching this Sting Madison team play. Aida Shadewald is an outside hitter with an awesome vertical. Middle hitter Madalyn Scully puts up an impressive block and can get from pin to pin with her block consistently.
Next Level G16G
17’s Division
1W 17 Elite
Epic 17 Black – This Epic team has a lot of energy, and it shows in their play. Jenna Barrette is a libero and leader on this team. She is a huge energizer and brings fire to the court. Kelsey Jacobs is a setter who connects extremely well with each of her hitters and knows their styles well.
18’s Division
Club Synergy G18s
V-Hawk Xtreme 16 Adidas
There are teams from all over the country attending the Asics Jr National Volleyball Championships this weekend. They will compete over three days at a beautiful location right on Navy Pier on Lake Michigan. Teams are sure to have fun on and off the court this weekend!