GJNC Previews: Excel National 15 Red
The most important moment of the season is just around the corner for teams from the 15s, 16s and 17s age group from around the country as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship will take place at the Las…
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Continue ReadingThe most important moment of the season is just around the corner for teams from the 15s, 16s and 17s age group from around the country as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 26-July 5.
As many as 728 teams are expected to compete in the 15 divisions for these three age groups and the state of Texas will, of course, be well-represented in the tournament with more than 60 teams expected to make the trip to Nevada.
During the next few weeks, we’ll use this space to present the Lone Star state representatives in the tournament, recapping their performances during the club season and highlighting some of their top prospects.
Excel National 15 Red
Part of the Excel Volleyball Club out of Plano, National 15 Red has one of the best collections of talent in the age group in the entire state. With a strong squad, the team led by head coach Justin Waters has what it takes to make some noise in the highly-competitive 15 Open division. The team has had a solid season so far with 28 wins in 43 matches and finished fourth at the Adidas Lone Star Classic back in April.
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Players to Watch
Catherine Young Catherine Young 5'11" | OH Flower Mound | 2024 State #172 Nation TX – Outside Hitter – HS: Flower Mound – 2024
Catherine Young Catherine Young 5'11" | OH Flower Mound | 2024 State #172 Nation TX has an extremely well-developed game for a player of her age. Part of a strong high school team Flower Mound, the 5’11” outside hitter is a handful to deal with when at the net duo to her impressive leaping ability, heavy arm and superior shot variation. Her defensive game is just as strong as she thrives on the backcourt because of her great positioning and flawless ball control. Young ranks 25th on our 2024 Prep Dig State Rankings.
Isa Camacho Isa Camacho 5'7" | DS/L Lovejoy | 2024 State TX – Libero – HS: Lovejoy – 2024
Part of a powerhouse high school program in state champions Lovejoy, Isa Camacho Isa Camacho 5'7" | DS/L Lovejoy | 2024 State TX does a great job in coordinating Excel National 15 Red’s defensive efforts. The 5’7” defender has a great impact in the team’s offense too as her perfect passes allow her teammates to play at their own pace at the net. Camacho is technically very strong and complements that with outstanding positioning and superior lateral quickness. She ranks 39th on our 2024 Prep Dig State Rankings.
Cleo Hardin Cleo Hardin 6'1" | OH Hockaday | 2024 TX – Right Sider – HS: Hockaday – 2024
Cleo Hardin Cleo Hardin 6'1" | OH Hockaday | 2024 TX towers most of the players in the age group as the Excel National 15 Red right sider stands at 6’2”. Her size makes of her a tremendous weapon at the net as she not only has an impressively high contact point, but can also put a lot of pressure on the ball. Hardin can hit well from anywhere on the court and is better than many would expect when it comes to her footwork and ball control thanks to the work she puts in on the sand. She is listed as the 70th-best prospect on our 2024 Prep Dig State Rankings.