Can Am Classic Outside Hitters: 16 Open
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A border battle that turned out to be just like the name suggests – A Classic. The Can Am Classic took place this past weekend in the heart of the Motor City and some of the top talent in the…
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The Can Am Classic took place this past weekend in the heart of the Motor City and some of the top talent in the two countries were on full display. The midwest teams shined this weekend sweeping the open divisions.
Here are some of the standout pin attackers from the Can Am Classic.
Isabelle Busignani
Isabelle
Busignani
6'1" | OH
Marian | 2025
State
#73
Nation
MI
(2025) | 6’1 OH | Michigan Elite
Proving once again to be one of the top talents in the 2025 class,
Isabelle Busignani
Isabelle
Busignani
6'1" | OH
Marian | 2025
State
#73
Nation
MI
put on a clinic this weekend in Detroit. Despite an early season injury that saw Busignani sidelined a bit, she looked in full form in a runner-up performance. Busignani was good for 80 kills throughout the run.
Izzy Busignani was going OFF against Legacy 16-1 in the semis!! #CanAm pic.twitter.com/PrbnNXjTlI
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Gabby DiVita (2026) | 6’1 OH | Legacy
Playing an age group above her class, Gabby DiVita is continuing her successful season as Legacy’s 15 Adidas’ go-to attacker. In the Can Am Classic, DiVita was in full force with an extra pop to her swing. Despite her youth, DiVita is playing years above her age.
Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’2 OH | L2
On theme, Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI is continuing a breakout season. Leading L2 to a top five finish on the weekend, Flaharty was crucial in some marquee matches on the weekend. While she can bring the heat in her swings, Flaharty’s shot selection has vastly grown as the season continues.
Katelyn Berry (2024) | 5’10 OH | L2
Opposite of Flaharty, Katelyn Berry is the complete six rotation player that can deliver in just about any aspect of the game. Her defense and reception is rock solid. Her offense has come a long way throughout the season and came up huge on the weekend.
Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’11 OH | FaR Out
This FaR Out squad is stacked with a lot of heavy boppers and tough defenders. Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI is the combination of the two and can deliver quite nicely on both fronts. It was in crunch time where Weslow’s star seemed to shine brightest, delivering in the long rallies and at the tail end of tight sets.
Avery Weslow secures this long rally against legacy! #CanAm pic.twitter.com/fIBrzjhRnK
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Navea Gauthier Navea Gauthier 6'1" | OH Shelby | 2025 State #56 Nation MI (2025) | 6’1 OH | FaR Out
Not one, but two FaR Out squads finished within the top five of the 16 Open this weekend. Alongside 16 Black, 15 Black was able to join their counterparts in large part due to Naveah Gauthier. She’s a well known name at this point as one of the country’s leading prospects in the 2025 class but she still leaves you in awe with every watch.
Literally – set her anywhere – she’ll terminate!!! #NaveahGauthier #CanAm pic.twitter.com/00nE1HNSSl
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Audrey Geer Audrey Geer 5'10" | OH Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’10 OH | Legacy
Playing without one of their leading point scorers this weekend, Legacy 16 Adidas was going to need a player to step up, Audrey Geer Audrey Geer 5'10" | OH Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI understood the assignment and then some. I believe Geer played some of her best volleyball to date this weekend. Known as a tough receiver and defender, Geer’s offense shined this weekend.
Cayla Cogan Cayla Cogan 5'10" | OH Clarkston | 2024 State #96 Nation MI (2024) | 5’9 OH | Legacy
Opposite of Geer, Cayla Cogan Cayla Cogan 5'10" | OH Clarkston | 2024 State #96 Nation MI is a well known name that can do some damage and is often the go-to pin for this squad. Cogan has the hops to rival just about anyone in the gym and she has a great vision for the court when she attacks the ball.