Ohio Top 250 Expo Game Changers
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The Top 250 tour is in full swing and the tour has made its stop to Ohio. The state of Ohio knows how to ball out and the Ohio Top 250 was stacked from top to bottom. Some of the top names in the buckeye state were on full display and it made for some amazing volleyball in Mentor, OH!
Here were some of the players who I thought were the big game changers of the Ohio Top 250.
Gabrielle Jones – 5’11 OH – Chaminade/Elite VBTC
One of the most powerful arms in the gym, Gabrielle Jones is total terror. With some serious heat behind her swings, she can bring it throughout many different routes around the court. Jones is also a superb pin blocker.
Grace Auer Grace Auer 6'0" | OH Crestview | 2024 State OH – 6’0 OH – Crestview/Infinity
Another hammer out on the left pin, Grace Auer Grace Auer 6'0" | OH Crestview | 2024 State OH knows how to get on top of the ball and chop away. I was super impressed with Auer’s shot selection and the way she can go after the ball with such velocity. Auer has a complete game with steady passing and a great second ball contact.
Ava Carney Ava Carney 6'3" | MB Magnificat | 2025 State OH – 6’1 MB – Magnificat/Southwest VBC
Here comes the boom out of the middle. Ava Carney Ava Carney 6'3" | MB Magnificat | 2025 State OH left no time before establishing herself in the gym. A high flier with a range of shots, Carney is a tough player to defender. Along with her killer instincts, Carney can be a terminal blocker.
Kayden Campbell Kayden Campbell 5'8" | OH St Ursula | 2026 State OH – 5’8 RS – St. Ursula/Toledo VBC
Maybe undersized slightly, Kayden Campbell Kayden Campbell 5'8" | OH St Ursula | 2026 State OH knew how to get to work on the right side. An incredible range of shots for such a young player, it was impressive to see Campbell’s full game in the back court as well.
Ana Milevec – 5’2 L – South Centeal/Eastside
One of the top liberos in the entire gym last Saturday, Ana Milevec wasn’t slow at grabbing your attention. A speedy defender with a great court presence, Milevec is quick to take control of the back court.
Rowan Kelley – 6’1 S – St. Vincent & St. Mary/Nova Juniors
Quick to stand out amongst the crowd of setters, Rowan Kelley’s size isn’t the only thing that differentiates her from the rest. With her length at the net offering some serious imposition with her blocking and attacking, Kelley runs a very clean offense and connected very well with a variety of hitters last weekend.
Chloe Smith Chloe Smith 5'11" | OH Saint Joseph Academy | 2025 State OH – 5’10 OH – Lakewood/Boss Cleveland
Whether it’s off of her cannon of an arm, a cut off the ball or a soft touch, Chloe Smith Chloe Smith 5'11" | OH Saint Joseph Academy | 2025 State OH ‘s range was on full display. Smith was a fun player to keep an eye on throughout the expo because of her incredible vision for the court and control of the ball. No matter what it takes, Smith will score.
Sianna Dykes Sianna Dykes 6'1" | MB Howland | 2025 State OH – 6’0 MB – Howland/Infinity
One of the most explosive kids in the gym. Sianna Dykes Sianna Dykes 6'1" | MB Howland | 2025 State OH can jump into the clouds and bring down some serious lightning in the middle. An offensive dynamo for sure, Dykes is so agile around the court. This makes Dykes just as good of a blocker as she is an attacker.