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With 18s nationals happening in April, qualification starts right away. For some teams, a qualifier is one of their first tournaments. And for teams to play at such a high level early in the season is something special. Two teams…
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Continue ReadingWith 18s nationals happening in April, qualification starts right away. For some teams, a qualifier is one of their first tournaments. And for teams to play at such a high level early in the season is something special. Two teams have qualified so far, and only one is an 18s team.
608 Juniors 18-1
608 Juniors 18-1 qualified in the USA division when they took 2nd place at the Windy City Qualifier. Despite the club name change, the core of this team has been together for years, and it showed in their chemistry on the court. I have been covering these athletes for the past four years, and seeing them succeed early in the season is awesome.
Andi Spies Andi Spies 5'10" | S Fort Atkinson | 2024 State #135 Nation WI is both a setter and offensive weapon for 608. She is an explosive and powerful athlete with an incredibly high volleyball IQ. Evinae Jordee Evinae Jordee 5'9" | S Middleton | 2023 State WI is the other setter on this team. She is quick, smart, and precise. She is also a talented defender and does a great job moving the ball around. On the pin, Ellie Gustafson Ellie Gustafson 5'10" | OH Monticello | 2023 State WI and Jordan LaScala Jordan LaScala 6'0" | OH Middleton | 2023 State WI are six rotation athletes. They are strong defenders, can earn points from anywhere on the court, and add a lot of consistency to the team’s play.
Libero Amelia Albers Amelia Albers 5'5" | DS/L Stoughton | 2023 State WI runs the backcourt. She plays high-level serve receive and is disciplined on defense and in coverage. She is exactly the kind of libero you want behind you playing defense. Eliana Ross Eliana Ross 5'7" | DS/L Middleton | 2023 State WI played defensive specialist and was an impact player every time she stepped on the court. In the middle, Sierra Pertzborn Sierra Pertzborn 6'3" | MB Middleton | 2023 State WI and Rowan Schreiber Rowan Schreiber 6'5" | MB Madison Memorial | 2023 State WI are disciplined and put up a massive block. They both are powerful with their swing and mix up their shots. Ally Saleh Ally Saleh 5'11" | RS Waunakee | 2023 State WI was on the right side. Not only does she put up a great block, but she also has awesome ball control on her swing. She is an athlete you can trust to put the ball over and in, even on the toughest scramble plays.
FC Elite 17 White
FC Elite won the American Division at the Northern Lights Qualifier last weekend. They battled through some very talented teams, including Wisconsin Ice 17 National, Mizuno Northern Lights 17-R, and Club Legacy 17 Alpha. They went 9-0 on the weekend and only dropped two sets.
Mariah Potter Mariah Potter 5'9" | S Xavier | 2024 State WI and Grace Fruzen Grace Fruzen 5'8" | S Manitowoc Lincoln | 2024 State WI were both key players. Mariah is gritty and runs a fast-tempo ball. She is coming off a State Championship run with her high school team. Grace has a quick touch on the ball and isn’t afraid to be aggressive and earn points. Trinity Pearce Trinity Pearce 6'1" | MB Waupun | 2024 State WI can earn points in the middle and on the right side. She is fast and loves to run fast-tempo plays. Marin Grossman Marin Grossman 5'10" | OH Hortonville | 2024 State WI put up a massive block and slowed down attacking opponents. Libero, Laurin Hamann Laurin Hamann 5'8" | DS/L Manitowoc Lincoln | 2024 State WI was all over the court. She put up a consistent out-of-system ball and was scrappy on defense. Pin hitter Bella Ricci Bella Ricci MB Notre Dame | 2024 WI manufactured points on the pin. She was impactful on offense and mixed up her shots well.
This entire roster is full of talented athletes that helped propel them to a championship in Minnesota. They are gritty and experienced and, if this is any indication, will have a very successful season ahead.