Pins who Dominated the Chi-Town Classic Part 1: 16s Division
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The Chi-Town Classic was a BLAST this past weekend. There was great competition and some truly amazing head-to-head battles. There were some incredible pin hitters who were extremely talented and fun to watch. Every match had stand-out athletes and my…
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Continue ReadingThe Chi-Town Classic was a BLAST this past weekend. There was great competition and some truly amazing head-to-head battles. There were some incredible pin hitters who were extremely talented and fun to watch. Every match had stand-out athletes and my notes from the event are pages long!
The 16s division was loaded with talent and
Sydney McAfee – Shock 16 Under Armour
Sydney is an aggressive athlete who is a weapon for this team in the front and back row. She is a go-to hitter and executes well both in and out of system. Additionally, Sydney is a solid defender and transitions well from defense to offense.
Leah Freesemann – Top Flight 16 Elite
Leah excels on defense. She is incredible at picking up tough balls and reading opponents. On several occasions, I simply said “wow” as she picked up balls and made defensive plays for her team. She also adds a lot of value offensively which makes her a great 6-rotation outside.
Gillian Koning – Capital 16 Adidas
Gillian is a high-flying pin who is consistent yet powerful. She has a lethal swing out of the front and back row and can swing effectively across the net. Gillian is aggressive on offense yet has great ball control on serve receive and defense.
Jiselle Saez – Chicago Elite 16 Air
Jiselle is an athlete with huge potential. She has a massive vertical and is aggressive on offense. She takes every offensive opportunity she gets to earn points. She also has good power and makes herself an option in all six rotations.
Grace Lowery – Capital 16 Navy
Grace is simply a solid athlete. She is consistent and reliable on the pin. Grace has a great line shot and a toolbox of other shots that help her manufacture points. She is a go-to hitter on this team. Grace has a high contact on her swing and really good fundamentals.
Rebecca Ring Rebecca Ring 6'2" | OH Edgewood | 2025 State WI – Capital 16 Adidas – Class of 2025
Rebecca is a hugely powerful pin who has a high volleyball IQ and is a natural leader on the court. She is an energizer with a lot of talent. Rebecca is solid in all of her skills and has a huge amount of potential. She is very powerful offensively in the front and back row.
Ava Reis Ava Reis 5'9" | OH Kimberly | 2025 State WI – FC Elite 15 Navy – Class of 2025
Ava is another young athlete who dominated this tournament. She was extremely powerful and was essential in her team’s success this weekend. Ava has great fundamentals and a very powerful arm swing. She has a high vertical and a great contact point on the ball. Not only is she powerful but she also plays smart to earn points.
Malayna Dins Malayna Dins 5'8" | OH Winnebago Lutheran Academy | 2024 State WI – Impact 16 National
Malayna was impressive all weekend. She was reliable, powerful, and energetic on the court. Malayna balances playing smart with being powerful which can be a tough combination. She was great in out-of-system plays and was a natural leader on the court. Malayna has a ton of potential and will be a fun athlete to watch develop in the next few years!