Young Kansas City Defenders Showing Out This Spring
We’ve had some time recently to watch back quite a few matches and the one thing that stood out is the level of defenders playing at an unbelievable level. Here are some 16U players showcasing their talent this spring with…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve had some time recently to watch back quite a few matches and the one thing that stood out is the level of defenders playing at an unbelievable level. Here are some 16U players showcasing their talent this spring with highlight digs and amazing covers in the Kansas City area.
Ryan McAleer Ryan McAleer 5'5" | DS/L Blue Valley | 2024 State #29 Nation KS – Libero – Dynasty 16 Black – 2024
Elite. Elite. Elite. Absolute Gamer. Fearless. Dependable. Gutsy. Many other words we can add when describing McAleer. Much of the attention is given to the heavy hitters on the pins but McAleer is the catalyst behind most of what this team can accomplish in system.
Claire Jones Claire Jones 5'9" | DS/L Blue Valley | 2024 State KS – DS – Dynasty 16 Black – 2024
With a roster of 6 rotation pins, Jones is the lone defender needed and she does her job well. Her ability to forecast shots and angles is at a high level.
Heidi Devers Heidi Devers 5'4" | DS/L St. James | 2024 State KS – L – Dynasty 17 Black – 2024
Devers plays up on the 17s team and she is helped lead her team to a Sunshine Classic 17 Open title a week ago. She will be on display this weekend at the Show Me Qualifier. You can find her flying around the backcourt in the number 20 jersey making play after play.
Sophia Bond Sophia Bond 5'7" | DS/L St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State KS – L – Mavs KC 16-1 – 2024
Mavs KC 16-1 continues to shine this season and Bond is a major reason why. She is a savvy defender who makes play after play to keep the ball up for her teammates to score.
Riley Ourth Riley Ourth 5'7" | DS/L Olathe West | 2024 State KS – L – Pohaku 16-1 – 2024
Pohaku has experienced some success this season and Ourth has shown she is a top-level defender. She is another player willing to stand in front of the heavy shots and she is quick on the block coverage.
Sylvia Bunde Sylvia Bunde 5'7" | DS/L Shawnee Mission East | 2024 State KS – L – PVA 16 Elite – 2024
Bunde is a player we saw in action last year that caught our eye. She is a player who anticipates wells, which allows her to be in position for many balls others wouldn’t get to.
Claire Mosh Claire Mosh 5'6" | DS/L St. Pius X | 2024 State MO – L – Club North 16-1 – 2024
This Club North player is another who jumped on our radar as a 15-year-old. She is the engine that goes for her team as they continue to pursue a nationals bid in the coming weeks.