18U Power League: Pool B Preview
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<p>Sixteen teams will be featured in 18U Power League matches played at Wichita Hoops on February 7.</p>
<p>Here is a look at four players from the two of the club teams competing in Pool B action. Pool B includes the following teams; [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='Power'] 18-1, Invasion 18-1, MAVS 816 18-1, and Fight Club 18-1.</p>
<p><strong>MH, </strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="105486" first="Keyana" last="Cruse"], 6'1”, [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='Power'] 18-1 (Bonner Springs)</strong> – Cruse can dominate a volleyball match and she hopes to do that in Power League action. The Bonner Springs senior has committed to play college ball at UNLV. She finished the 2020 high school season with 423 kills and 267 digs. Cruse is just one of several players on the [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='Power'] 18-1 roster who has signed with Division I programs.</p>
<p><strong>OH, [player_tooltip player_id="105489" first="Addison" last="Pelham"], 6'1”, [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='Power'] 18-1 (Marantha Academy)</strong> – Pelham can punish a volleyball. She has committed to play at Lipscomb University. Pelham racked up 695 assists and 411 kills in her senior season. The [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='Power'] team is deep and talented and will be the favorite to come out of Pool B with the best record.</p>
<p><strong>RS, [player_tooltip player_id="124066" first="Ashley" last="Sawyer"], 5'10”, Fight Club 18-1 (Trinity Academy)</strong> – Sawyer is a solid right-side hitter who has yet to commit to a college program. Her game has improved over the course of the club season. She hits the ball with authority and should garner looks from NAIA and JUCO programs.</p>
<p><strong>UT, [player_tooltip player_id="120021" first="Payton" last="Benoit"], 5'7”, Fight Club 18-1 (Wichita Northwest)</strong> – Benoit is moving up from Fight Club's 17-1 team to play in Power League. She is a jack of all trades in is in the Class of 2023. She is expected to play back row in this tournament. She hits and sets for Fight Club 17-1 and plays libero for Wichita Northwest. She is a talented young athlete to keep an eye on.</p>
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