Central Zone Preview: 16 Open, Part 4
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<p>Our final edition of the CZ Invite preview talks about two teams from extreme parts of the Hoosier State flocking to Indianapolis to play this weekend.</p>
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<h2>NIVA 16 Purple, Court 61 on Saturday at 0900</h2>
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<p>Strong and athletic are the traits you can use to describe any of the kids on this roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192112' first='Kimora' last='Gorman'] ('25, 5-10 RS, Elkhart)</strong> might be the highest jumper on this squad, where she can bring that lefty hammer and terminate well. I'm also a fan of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192111' first='Lauren' last='Kinsey'] ('25, 5-10 MB/OH, Goshen),</strong> who looks to be a future M2 for a smaller school or a pin attacker for a larger school in the fall of 2025. She's springy, can hit any angle, and has arms longer than she is tall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192110' first='Claire' last='Payne'] ('25, 6-1 MB, NorthWood)</strong> is the truest middle on this roster, also looking at a future as an M2. Her shoulder strength and broad wingspan have her as an ideal M2 with a strong right side next to her. Finally, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303594' first='Ellie' last='Adams'] ('26, 5-8 OH, Mishawaka)</strong> is the spitfire for this club. She's a six-rotation, primary-passing outside at any level she chooses, and can hit all of the angles despite her lack of size.</p>
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<h2>Metro VBC 16 Pink, Court 62 on Saturday at 0800</h2>
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<p>A tall task, literally, awaits these ladies from the Evansville area. Milwaukee Sting should give Metro some fits in size alone. The athleticism, however, is on full display. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303593' first='Chloe' last='Edwards'] ('25, 5-11 OH/RS, Jasper)</strong> can play either pin and can hit with enough pace to put balls away at an open level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192102' first='Ava' last='Kissel'] ('25, 5-9 RS, Tecumseh)</strong> is a springy and undersized right side that easily makes up for it in her jumping ability and foot speed. She also maximizes her attack height with long and lean arms. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192101' first='Halle' last='McDurmon'] ('25, 5-10 OH, Evansville Mater Dei)</strong> can and should be a primary passing outside in the future. I'd be curious to see how she'll be used this weekend, as it's been a bit since I've seen her play. Finally, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='184909' first='Kaitlyn' last='Oakley'] ('25, 5-11 RS/MB, North Posey)</strong> will most likely be a right side at the next level, but for now does an exceptional job defending the middle well while attacking high and hard when she can.</p>
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Our final edition of the CZ Invite preview talks about two teams from extreme parts of the Hoosier State flocking to Indianapolis to play this weekend.
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