Triple Crown NIT KS/MO 15U Teams Ready To Shine
What many feel is the toughest tournament in juniors volleyball is set to kick off with the Triple Crown NIT taking place President’s Day Weekend in Kansas City The one tournament that gets many teams from across the country in…
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Continue ReadingWhat many feel is the toughest tournament in juniors volleyball is set to kick off with the Triple Crown NIT taking place President’s Day Weekend in Kansas City The one tournament that gets many teams from across the country in one place regardless of affiliation to junior organizations. The tournament is a fun one as it starts off with Power Pools for teams many experts consider to be the top in the country in their respective age groups. They battle it out early with no risk of falling out of championship contention. The others teams not in the Power Pools are fighting to advance to the championship brackets by navigating through their pools and challenge rounds. Here are some of the teams representing Kansas and Missouri this weekend in the 15-year-old division.
In the Power Pools, Mavs KC 15-1, Dynasty 15 Black, and Power ‘] 15-1 are spread out among the pools. Another thing the tournament attempts to do is ensure teams from within the same region don’t play each other early on. Mavs KC 15-1 features two dynamic setters who had huge impacts on their high school programs this past fall. Logan Parks Logan Parks 5'11" | S Blue Valley North | 2025 State #8 Nation KS was key in helping lead Blue Valley North to a state championship this fall setting and swinging from the right side. At Blue Valley West, Lily Wedman Lily Wedman 5'8" | S Blue Valley West | 2025 State KS in her first year guided her team back to the state tournament, a year removed from a state title. Reagan McGivern Reagan McGivern 6'3" | MB Hayden | 2025 State KS and Taylour Standifer Taylour Standifer 5'9" | OH Shawnee Mission NW | 2024 State KS both are players to watch along the front line.
Dynasty 15 Black is another team looking to make a run after a strong 14s season. Emma Christian Emma Christian 5'8" | S Liberty North | 2025 State MO is playing with her year this season and will help keep the tempo moving for their quick-go offense. Pin Lauren Lopez Lauren Lopez 5'10" | OH Bishop Miege | 2025 State KS turned heads in her first year at Bishop MIege High School and will look to score points all weekend.
Power ‘] 15-1 round out the Kansas City teams invited to Power Pool groupings. They are off to a 6-4 start in Heart of America (HOA) Power League Play and hope to have a strong showing this weekend. Watch for McKenna Jacquin and Maren Carter Maren Carter 5'10" | OH St. James | 2025 State KS to step up their play.
Other 15U Teams
Mavs 816 15-1
Mavs 816 have been strong early this season currently sitting in third after two HOA playdates. They have been strong defensively behind the back row play of Brookelyn Hatton Brookelyn Hatton 5'4" | DS/L Blue Valley West | 2025 State KS and Addison Gardner.
Shockwave 15 Tim
Shockwave continues to show they are a program to be reckoned with for years to come representing South Kansas. They boast a deep roster with many players who contributed to their high school programs this fall such as Macy Bunch Macy Bunch 5'11" | MB Southeast Saline | 2025 State KS and Karli George.
Topeka Saints 15-1
The Saints will look to turn around their slow Power League start with a strong showing in Kansas City. Jo Benning and Reagan Lee hope to showcase their playmaking ability over the three days.
PVA 15 Elite
PVA is 7-3 in their 10 Power League matches so far and have been consistent in their strong play in all facets of the game. They have a roster of playmakers including Reese Cullor, Macey Jackson, and Alex Myers.
Rockwood Thunder 15 Elite
Rockwood will make the trek from the St. Louis area to plant their flag as one of the top teams in the country. They feature a strong tandem of setters is long Brytn Lyon Brytn Lyon 6'1" | S St. Dominic | 2025 State MO and quickstep Maddy Bach Maddy Bach 5'9" | S Parkway West | 2025 State MO . Reagan Nelson Reagan Nelson 6'0" | OH Pattonville | 2025 State #107 Nation MO will look to fill it up from the pin.