ATX Showcase – Players to Watch – Outsides
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Another big club volleyball tournament is coming up this weekend in the state of Texas as teams from all over the Lone Star State will head to its capital Austin for the 2023 ATX Showcase. The massive event will feature…
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Continue ReadingAnother big club volleyball tournament is coming up this weekend in the state of Texas as teams from all over the Lone Star State will head to its capital Austin for the 2023 ATX Showcase.
The massive event will feature 17 divisions and as many as 414 teams, which will compete in six different venues around the city. There will be some real talent in action in those teams and we’ll take the week to present some of the names that have what it takes to stand out during the ATX Showcase.
Here are some of the outside hitters who are poised to having great displays this weekend:
Riley Malloy
Riley Malloy
Expect Malloy to be one of the most explosive and impressive offensive players in the 15 Open division playing with Austin Skyline 15 Royal. She had a stellar freshman high school season with Austin and continues to make noise throughout club. Malloy’s size is understandably the first thing that stands out in her game, but there’s much more to it as not many players in her age know how to take advantage of it as she does. Her offense is very strong as she can hit at a very high level from the left, the right and the back and combines reach and precision with her shots in a great way – Malloy is equally efficient hitting a quick set at the pin or an out-of-system set. She’s also solid with her passing and defense, but has a lot of room for improvement in those areas.
Hinton will be instrumental for her AP 16 Adidas team as they face strong competition in the 16 Open division this weekend in Austin. She’s a player who’s been consistently evolving, adding new tools to what already was a very good game. Hinton is a very strong offensive player, who has great hitting mechanics that improves her reach and power and allows her to score from anywhere on the court, but she also stands out in several other ways, besides being extremely consistent. As she also plays on the sand, Hinton has developed an excellent all-around game, which shows when she’s passing or playing defense. She’s also a phenomenal server, who often puts opponents in trouble when she’s at the service line.
Highlights
Few players are as capable of carrying a team’s offense as Tribe is and she’ll play a big role in her team’s Texstar 17’s campaign in the 17 Open division. One thing that immediately stands out about Tribe’s game is how confident she is in her game as, even in the most difficult situations, she never takes her foot off the gas on offense. She’s a powerful hitter, but a smart one too, as she often finds creative solutions to difficult situations. Unlike many offensive-minded outside hitters who stand out early on, Tribe is also a solid backcourt player, covering a lot of ground on serve-receive and producing several digs.
Alissa Gregory-Obiedo Alissa Gregory-Obiedo 5'10" | OH Sotomayor | 2024 State TX
Alissa Gregory-Obiedo Alissa Gregory-Obiedo 5'10" | OH Sotomayor | 2024 State TX
Gregory-Obiedo is a player every coach would want on their team and Impact 171 will try to get the best out of her while they compete in the 17 Open division. The first thing that stands out about her game is that no one works harder than her on the court. A very complete and influential player, she’s one of those who make their teammates better just with their positive leadership and constant encouragement. Gregory-Obiedo is a powerful and efficient offensive player, who’s capable of finding great angles when hitting from the left, but is also a solid backcourt court, who adds great stability in serve-receive.
Jaeger has developed a reputation of being one of the top scorers in the state of Texas and her Texstar 18 team will need that from her in the 18’s division. Although she’s somewhat undersized, Jaeger is a fantastic leaper and has unbelievable resources when it comes to scoring points. She’s sometimes overloaded by her teams because of her outstanding production, but also seems ready to do more. Jaeger is also very good with her ball control and is one of those players who always come up with exactly what their teams need during matches.