Central Zone Invitational Preview: 17 Open
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One of the tri-state area’s best early-season events is this next weekend in Indy in the Central Zone Invitational. Here are some of the top-seeded teams from the greater Cincy area and some of their athletes to see. NKYVC 17-1…
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Continue ReadingOne of the tri-state area’s best early-season events is this next weekend in Indy in the Central Zone Invitational. Here are some of the top-seeded teams from the greater Cincy area and some of their athletes to see.
NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami
The top seed in the event, this team features some of the area’s best prep prospects in the 2024 class, with all committed athletes heading to Division I programs. They have the tools to compete with good depth and variety in their arsenal. Middle
Julia Hunt
Julia
Hunt
6'1" | MB
Holy Cross (Covington) | 2024
State
#11
Nation
KY
(Washington commit) and pin hitter
Sydney Barrett
Sydney
Barrett
6'0" | OH
Kings | 2024
State
#119
Nation
OH
(Denver commit) are among the best in Kentucky and Ohio respectively with others that contribute well in their roles. Uncommitted prospects include middle
Lilly Hamburg
Lilly
Hamburg
6'0" | MB
Conner | 2024
State
KY
, a nice complement to Hunt with an improved quality to her game offensively that is matching more the strength of her defense at the net. Setter
Abby Yoder
Abby
Yoder
5'10" | S
Kings | 2024
State
#101
Nation
OH
is coming off of a recent injury and working her way back to form as she has been the primary setter for this team for a couple of seasons.
Macy Lentz
Macy
Lentz
5'10" | S
St. Henry | 2024
State
KY
is also improving the quality of her setting and distribution overall following a good season as the floor leader for St. Henry this past fall. She has good tools in her athleticism and overall skill set to contribute in the setting phase as well as with her ball control and big arm at the net offensively.
Tri-State Elite
17 Blue
The 3rd seed overall to open up the event on Saturday, this squad is loaded with many garnering a lot of recruiting attention that will see them compete at some of the best programs in the future.
Kiana Dinn
Kiana
Dinn
5'10" | OH
Ryle | 2024
State
#139
Nation
KY
is a Pitt commit and is one of the most versatile athletes in the area with her ability to set the ball, pass and play defense, and elevate and score with her arm. Ohio State commit
Reese Wuebker
Reese
Wuebker
5'10" | OH
Centerville | 2024
State
#57
Nation
OH
is a highly touted threat at the pin and gets a lot of attention from opposing defenses, but their depth helps create space for her to do her thing very dynamically. Uncommitted
Dakota Henry
Dakota
Henry
5'5" | DS/L
Kings | 2024
State
OH
is one of the best liberos in this class in Ohio and ignites a team effort that can produce high quality touches in serve receive and defensively.
Addy Brus
Addy
Brus
5'10" | OH
St. Ursula | 2024
State
OH
on the pin has nice hops, can generate good pace, and has increased her stock following a very good high school season for St. Ursula. Uncommitted middle
Molly Dorger
Molly
Dorger
6'0" | MB
St. Ursula | 2024
State
OH
is already showing the increased impact she is making on both sides of the ball as she has improved the efficiency of her movement to attack aggressively as well as get up well in front of opposing attackers when blocking.
AVC 17 Red
This team enters the event as the #4 seed overall and brings with them good athleticism collectively and a lot of high level competitive experience from the high school season as they feature some of the best Ohio talent from the greater Cleveland area. The 6’3 pin presence of
Alexa Strandberg
Alexa
Strandberg
6'3" | OH
Copley | 2024
State
OH
is worth a good look and evaluation given her ability to contact high and swing with good power and range.
Sydney Waller
Sydney
Waller
6'2" | RS
Hudson | 2024
State
OH
also has good length on the pins at 6’2 and upgrades the depth for this team after switching clubs from last season. Both of these prospects are listed as uncommitted. Also uncommitted and worth a good look is
Emily Ragon
Emily
Ragon
5'11" | MB
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
in the middle. She has an aggressive arm and when on time through quick options around the setter she can generate good arm speed and pace on contact. This team has the potential for great ball control that includes the improved quality of first contact production from libero Avery Anders and pin hitter
Julia Sprecher
Julia
Sprecher
5'10" | OH
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
(LSU Beach commit). Add in the arrival of all-Ohio setter
Hannah Pattie
Hannah
Pattie
5'7" | S
Lake Catholic | 2024
State
OH
(Campbell commit) and the quality at each position has this team poised to accomplish big things this club season.
Other OH/KY teams to see (Seed/Team Name):
- #5 KIVA 17 Red
- #8 Mintonette m.71
- #9 Elevation 17 Ulland
- #13 ROCKC 17-1
- #14 Maverick 17 Elite
- #15 Union 17-1 UA
- #16 TVC 17-Black
- #19 OPVC 17 Day
- #20 NOVA Jrs 17 Navy
- #26 Lex United 17 Adidas
- #27 MAVA Adidas 17-Select