Loaded 16s Field Features KS and MO Team at TC NIT
There could be no Power Pools in Kansas City this weekend in the 16s division if Dynasty 16 Black, Power ‘] 16-1, and Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite weren’t invited. These three teams were phenomenal last season triple qualifying over the…
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Continue ReadingThere could be no Power Pools in Kansas City this weekend in the 16s division if Dynasty 16 Black, Power ‘] 16-1, and Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite weren’t invited. These three teams were phenomenal last season triple qualifying over the course of the season, with Dynasty walking away as your national champions. As a reminder, this tournament is by invite early and starts off with the top teams fighting in Power Pools. How they make out doesn’t affect their chance to still win the top prize. They will still advance to the championship brackets. The other teams not placed in Power Pools are working to make a jump up with the big dogs. Let’s glance at the teams representing the Show-Me and Sunflower States this weekend.
We must start with the defending National Champions, Dynasty 16 Black, who is off to a blazing start running a perfect record through Heart of America (HOA) Power League action. They are back and still loaded with Skyler Pierce Skyler Pierce 6'3" | OH Olathe Northwest | 2024 State #4 Nation KS and Carlie Cisneros Carlie Cisneros 6'0" | OH Liberty North | 2024 State #7 Nation MO on the left pin and Abigail Mullen Abigail Mullen 6'3" | RS Liberty | 2025 State #3 Nation MO on the right. Ryan McAleer Ryan McAleer 5'5" | DS/L Blue Valley | 2024 State #29 Nation KS is a lights-out defender. If there is one team we say is a must-see this weekend, this is the one.
Power ‘] 16-1 had some big wins a year ago and limped their way through the season with a couple of key injuries along the way. They are back a year stronger and hope to turn heads this weekend. Janelle Green Janelle Green 5'9" | S Blue Valley North | 2024 State #68 Nation KS is back to run the show and dish the ball to a trio of hitters in Jillian Huckabey Jillian Huckabey 6'0" | OH Olathe Northwest | 2024 State #74 Nation KS , Alea Goolsby Alea Goolsby 5'11" | OH St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State #36 Nation KS , and Rachel Van Gorp Rachel Van Gorp 5'9" | OH Heritage Christian | 2024 State #94 Nation KS .
Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite was a fun team to watch a year ago with athletes all over the floor. They will be a factor and could shake up some things in Kansas City. Alyssa Nelson Alyssa Nelson 5'8" | S Wildwood | 2024 State MO and Morgan Christine Dumm Morgan Christine Dumm 5'11" | S Francis Howell | 2025 State MO still run the offense and the addition of Jordan Smith Jordan Smith 6'4" | OH Francis Howell Central | 2025 State #59 Nation MO could pay dividends. Olivia Hasbrook Olivia Hasbrook 5'9" | DS/L Eureka | 2024 State #56 Nation MO is one of our favorite liberos to watch in the country.
Other Kansas and Missouri Teams
PVA 16 Elite
PVA is even at 5-5 after the first two HOA Playdates and they are more than capable of grabbing some big wins this weekend. They will count on players such as Sylvia Bunde and Katie Elpers.
Mavs KC 16-1
This Mavs team made a big run last year and have the pieces to have a strong showing over three days. Sophia Bond Sophia Bond 5'7" | DS/L St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State KS has a strong high school season. Sara Allmon Sara Allmon 6'0" | OH Olathe South | 2024 KS and Fiona VanDyke Fiona VanDyke 6'1" | RS Lawrence Free State | 2024 State KS can find the floor often on the pins.
Power ‘] 16 Red
The second Power team is one that has turned heads early in the year sprinting out to an 8-2 start of the Power League season after qualifying in the final position. Virginia Van Der Werff, Brynn Stowell, and Shannon Frakes Shannon Frakes 6'0" | OH Spring Hill | 2024 State KS have been solid this winter.
Shockwave 16 Bob
One of our favorite teams to watch last year that jumped on our radar was this Shockwave team. They have ballers all over the court. Jillian Gregory Jillian Gregory 6'0" | OH Maize South | 2025 State #66 Nation KS is an elite scorer. Gracie Morrow Gracie Morrow 5'11" | OH Maize South | 2024 State KS is fun to watch and add in the playmaking ability and size of Camdyn Stucky Camdyn Stucky 6'1" | S Maize South | 2024 State #97 Nation KS .