SCVA 18s Regional Bid Tournament: Defenders to Watch
IRVINE – As teams battled for a bid to nationals in Phoenix, Arizona next month, there was a ton of talent on display over the weekend. With diving saves and solid passing, here are some defenders that stood out over…
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Continue ReadingIRVINE – As teams battled for a bid to nationals in Phoenix, Arizona next month, there was a ton of talent on display over the weekend. With diving saves and solid passing, here are some defenders that stood out over the weekend at the SCVA 18s Regional Bid Tournament.
Caitlyn Lopez, 5’1” Libero, T Street 18-Madi/Liz
This libero has very good out-of-system setting with great location. She is also a very aggressive server.
Hailey Patino, Libero, SG Elite 18 Elite
She is a stable and consistent presence for her team. She puts up hittable balls when she has to set and is very quick in defense.
Kalysa Flores, Libero, Forza1 North 18 UA
A terrific serve receive passer, teams actively try to keep the ball away from her. She reads well and is a relentless defender who will fly all over the place to keep the ball from hitting the floor.
Ashlyn Riddle, 5’6” Libero, Seal Beach 18-Black
Her defense helped her team win their pool on day one, covering a lot of ground and saving a ton of balls from hitting the floor. She also covered her hitters well all weekend.
Brianna Belfi, Libero, Viper 18-Jolynn
This libero covers a lot of ground and also sets very well, with a consistent location for the attackers. She also has a very aggressive jump float serve that can get teams in passing trouble and can go on runs of points.
Jolie Gutierrez, Libero, Apex1 18 Black
A solid serve receive passer, who moves her feet well and has a solid platform.