CA 16s Teams Dominated LV Classic; Gold, Silver, and Bronze

February 19th, 2023 was the beginning of the 37th Annual Las Vegas Classic at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was 3 days of some great volleyball rallies. The ultimate goal after three days of matches is to stand on the stage with your teammates and show the conclusion of hard work and grit. There was a total of 845 teams who attended the event. Out of the 845 teams, 401 represented California. A total of 40 California club teams came to battle for their respective clubs in the 16s premier division. That division was the only division that California teams took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. It was a tough battle and the best of the best stood on the stage and accepted medals in recognition of their accomplishment. Congratulations to the following Las Vegas Classic medal winners for 16 premiere!   Rancho Valley 16 Premier out of San Bernardino California took 1st place at the Las Vegas Classic. They played CoJrs 16 Kaleena to advance to the quarterfinals, TX Storm 16 Smack Jorge in the quarterfinals, Seal Beach 16 Black in the semifinals, and A4 Volley 16-Cassie in the championship. They finished with a record of 10-0. This team battled hard on the court and worked together to ultimately take first place winning gold. Pictured: Coach Danny Scott, Coach Samantha Middleborn, (S) Kayla Scott, (MB) Camryn Daniels, (S) Tobey Allen, (MB) Morgan Kinser, (MB) Allison Mason, (OH) Avarie Bushay, (OH) April Misciocia, (OH) Morgan Graves, (OH) [player_tooltip player_id='186528' first='Keonahi'ilani' last='Solaita'], Coach Vu Dinh, (OH) Makenna Tillman, (L) [player_tooltip player_id='179339' first='Saniyah' last='Sobers'], (S) [player_tooltip player_id='299780' first='Teila' last='Hill'], and (RS) Noa Roberts.   <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/02/LV-Classic-1st-Rancho-Valley.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-325060" /></figure> <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">1st Place Rancho Valley Premier</figcaption></figure>   A4 Volley 16-Cassie out of Lake Forest California took second place at the Las Vegas Classic. They played SG Elite 16 Excel to advance to the quarterfinals, VVA 16-1 in the quarterfinals, Dig This! VBC 16 Black in the semifinals, and Rancho Valley 16 Premier in the championship. They finished with a record of 9-1. This team fought hard every set and played great together on the court which helped in winning silver. Listed from their roster in no particular order; Coach Tom Hoff, (LB) Bella Lee, (LB) [player_tooltip player_id='475927' first='Savannah' last='Curtis'], (MB) Reese Weinert, (OH) Kaity Hoelker, (S) Claire Hammond, (OH) Sydney Hanson, (DS) Riley Genova, (S) Helen Beary, (MB) Mariana Alvarado-Rivera, (OH) Ava Hoff, (S) Emily Clark, (MB) Kate McInnes, (OH) [player_tooltip player_id='306918' first='Brooklyn' last='Drumwright'], (OH) [player_tooltip player_id='470513' first='Jillian' last='McElroy'] and Coach Cassie Strickland.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/02/LV-Classic-2nd-A4-Volley-crop-3174x2084-1677036216.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-325058" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">2nd Place A4 Volley</figcaption></figure>   Seal Beach 16 Black out of Seal Beach California took third place at the Las Vegas Classic. They played Rage 16 Garren to advance to the quarterfinals, 915 16 Gilbert in the quarterfinals, and Rancho Valley 16 Premier in the semifinals. They finished with a record of 8-1. Due to an injury to one of their setters, they had to go from a 6-2 rotation to a 5-1. They adjusted to that change and their resiliency helped them win bronze. Pictured in no particular order: Coach Lucie Walden-Schulz, (RS) Kaitlyn Foley, (RS) Natalia Walden-Schulz, (MB) Delaney Blied, (MB) Jenna Zaffino, (MB) Amika Swanson, (OH) [player_tooltip player_id='306514' first='Ella' last='Paniagua'], (OH) Ronni Lyons, (LB) [player_tooltip player_id='461618' first='Ava' last='Akoubian'], (DS) Chloe Olson, (S) Jenna Wronski, (S) Samantha Maxwell (OH) Natalia Marquez, Coach Antonio Rodriguez   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/02/LV-Classic-3rd-Seal-Beach-Black-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-325071" width="851" height="413" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">3rd Place Seal Beach 16 Black Photo: Peter Blied, The photo was taken by a father of a player.</figcaption></figure>   Congratulations go to Rancho Valley 16 Premier, A4 Volley 16-Cassie, and Seal Beach 16-Black for a job well done! Volleyball is not a one-player sport. 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February 19th, 2023 was the beginning of the 37th Annual Las Vegas Classic at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was 3 days of some great volleyball rallies. The ultimate goal after three days of matches is to stand on the stage with your teammates and show the conclusion of hard work and grit. There was a total of 845 teams who attended the event. Out of the 845 teams, 401 represented California. A total of 40 California club teams came to battle for their respective clubs in the 16s premier division. That division was the only division that California teams took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. It was a tough battle and the best of the best stood on the stage and accepted medals in recognition of their accomplishment. Congratulations to the following Las Vegas Classic medal winners for 16 premiere!