Power Players Taking on Power Leagues- Windy City 17/18 Open
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Windy City Power League draws some of the top teams in the state. It is competitive and fast-paced. This is the first weekend of play for the club season, and there should be some great matchups. Here are some top…
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Continue ReadingWindy City Power League draws some of the top teams in the state. It is competitive and fast-paced. This is the first weekend of play for the club season, and there should be some great matchups. Here are some top power players taking on the Windy City Power League this weekend.
Not only is Ellie White Ellie White 5’11” | OH Mother McAuley | 2024 State #34 Nation IL one of the top athletes in the state of Illinois, but she is also one of the top athletes in the country. Ellie is an explosive athlete with a huge vertical, high snap, and powerful swing. She is talented in all her skill sets and never misses an opportunity to pound a ball.
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Grace is another nationally ranked pin hitter on the 1st Alliance 17 Gold team. She is lethal from anywhere on the court and can play all six rotations. It doesn’t matter where the set is, Grace can find the floor on the other side of the net. She manufactures points for her team and is an athlete you cannot miss at the Windy City Power League.
Ava is a very high-level pin hitter who is impactful as a six-rotation player. Her pass to attack is next level, and she is always looking for her next touch on the ball. Ava can swing across the front row and brings a lot of power and energy to the court. She can be counted on to make big plays in big moments.
Ruth is dynamic and athletic. She has solid fundamentals in all of her skills and is not afraid to take balls on defense. Her slide attack is lethal and executed quickly and efficiently. She also is excellent at hitting in front of the setter. She is efficient and powerful at the net. Ruth puts up a massive block and is a huge presence at the net.
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Catherine is a quick and explosive middle who dominates every game she is in. This Penn State commit has an incredibly high volleyball IQ. Pair that with sheer athleticism and power, and she is nearly unstoppable. Catherine has a massive vertical and a high reach, making her effective on offense and defense.
Emily can hit out of the middle and on the pin. She has a big approach and high contact point. Her efficiency on the court is next level, and she can make even the best defenses struggle. Emily is hard to read and has a vast toolbox of shots across the court. Her high-level ball control and near-perfect timing are a lethal combination on the pin.
Ella is a middle who is engaged in every play. She is fast in transition and quick off the net. Her speed and athleticism mean she is a key player on every ball that comes over the net. She is a high-level blocker and can swing well across the front row. Her explosive approach and good court awareness make her successful in placing her hits while still delivering a lot of power.
Rachel is an athlete that is fun to watch. She has a huge hang time and near-perfect timing on her block. She runs every swing at a quick tempo and is fast in transition. Rachel is lightning-fast across the net and never misses and opportunity to pound the ball. She is a high-flying middle who can also swing on the right side.