Las Vegas Classic – 18 Open – Club Gold 18-1 Blue
Several teams from the state of Washington will make the trip down to Nevada in the upcoming President’s Day weekend to compete in the prestigious 36th Annual Las Vegas Classic. The gigantic tournament will feature more than 800 teams in…
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Continue ReadingSeveral teams from the state of Washington will make the trip down to Nevada in the upcoming President’s Day weekend to compete in the prestigious 36th Annual Las Vegas Classic.
The gigantic tournament will feature more than 800 teams in its ten divisions, with matches being played in the luxurious and imponent Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
The Evergreen State will be represented in several different divisions as the tournament quickly approaches, we’ll highlight some of the teams that will compete in the 18 Open division.
Club Gold 18-1 Blue
The team from the Club Gold based in the Richland area, in Southeastern Washington, had finished 33rd in the Matt Hartner Memorial Classic in Oregon despite having won five and lost just two matches.
Players to Watch
Autumn Larson – Outside Hitter – HS: Kennewick – 2022
Autumn Larson is a scoring machine for both Club Gold 18-1 Blue and her high school team Kennewick. The outside hitter stands at an impressive 6’4” and can score at ease from the pin. Larson has got a very heavy arm and great skills but her length alone is oftentimes too much for opponents to handle as she’s frequently in a position to hit over the top of their blocks or simply tool them. He’s lethal from the left and the right and makes her approach with a lot of energy.
Kenzie Nealon – Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter – HS: Richland – 2023
Kenzie Nealon is capable of helping her teams in a variety of different ways. Because of her excellent all-around game and her six-foot frame, she’s able to play as either a middle blocker or an outside hitter. Because of her athleticism, long arms and excellent skills, Nealon is a factor at the net, both when hitting and blocking. She’s also very technical and contributes tremendously in the backcourt as well.
Hannah Williamson – Right Sider – HS: Richland – 2023
A 5’11” right sider with excellent offensive production and good consistency, Hannah Williamson plays an important role for Club Gold 18-1 Blue. The team has a few high-volume scorers but Williamson is a player that comes up big in key moments of matches and is always a reliable option on the right side of the net. She uses her athleticism and long arms really well to score points and is also a very good blocker.