Big Competition at Columbus Invitational
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This weekend marks one of the best in-season tournaments as several of Ohio’s top teams are competing in the Columbus Invitational. Here are some of the top teams and athletes to look for Saturday. MagnificatThe Blue Streaks are 11-1 on…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend marks one of the best in-season tournaments as several of Ohio’s top teams are competing in the Columbus Invitational. Here are some of the top teams and athletes to look for Saturday.
Magnificat
The Blue Streaks are 11-1 on the season and are led by
Julia Sprecher
Julia
Sprecher
5'10" | OH
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
who averages 3.8 kills per set. Fellow junior
Mary Flanagan
Mary
Flanagan
6'0" | RS
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
is just behind her at 3.6 kills per set while hitting a team best .461 helping comprise a great offensive duo that is difficult to contain. Freshman Kailey Snow leads the team defensively at 8.0 digs per match.
Gilmour Academy
Senior
Laney Klika
Laney
Klika
5'7" | DS/L
Gilmour Academy | 2023
State
#178
Nation
OH
is one of the best liberos in the state as her numbers are indicative of her ability to create a lot of opportunities for GA’s offense. She averages 18.7 digs per match. Sophomore setter
Ella Jackson
Ella
Jackson
5'7" | S
Gilmour Academy | 2025
State
OH
is the floor leader and is approaching 1,200 assists at the midpoint of her high school career. One of her best targets this season is fellow sophomore Kayla Channel as she is terminating 61% of her opportunities and is averaging a team best 2.8 kills per set.
Olentangy Liberty
Senior
Claire Mrukowski
Claire
Mrukowski
6'1" | RS
Oletangy Liberty | 2023
State
OH
leads last year’s DI state runner-up with 3.4 kills per set while hitting a team best .345.
Meredith Mrukowski
Meredith
Mrukowski
6'0" | OH
Oletangy Liberty | 2023
State
OH
offers good balance at the pins as she is second on the team with 2.4 kills per set. Ana Cate Loftus also contributes two kills per set. Senior Abby Queen picks up 6.1 digs per set. The leader of this team is
Gabi Moulton
Gabi
Moulton
5'10" | S
Olentangy Liberty | 2023
State
OH
as she is a terrific distributor with over 1,200 career assists. She also leads the team in service aces.
Mason
Currently tied atop the Greater Miami league standings, Mason is 5-0 (6-6 overall) and in the mix for a league title. Senior Gabbi Razzano is the team’s offensive leader at 2.1 kills per set.
Bishop Watterson
Senior Riley McGee averages two kills per set to support this team’s big arms well. She also hits through a team-leading .390 efficiency. Senior libero
Callie Kasun
Callie
Kasun
5'8" | DS/L
Bishop Watterson | 2023
State
OH
is averaging a career best 16.1 digs per match that has helped the Eagles to their 8-4 overall record and to be tabbed the league favorite in the Central Catholic conference.
St. Ursula (Toledo)
One of the best teams in the Three Rivers Athletic league, the Arrows are 7-1 overall. Senior Elin Schott leads them offensively at 2.8 kills per set delivering a career best season so far. Junior middle Erynn Maloney offers two kills per set while attacking at a team high .291. 6’0 junior
Lucy Mott
Lucy
Mott
6'1" | S
SUA (Toledo) | 2024
State
#105
Nation
OH
is a savvy setter that can distribute the ball with good tempo and accuracy while also finding ways to score herself given her size for this role. She is approaching the 500 assists mark for her career.