Michigan Teams Show Up and Show Out at Triple Crown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the best teams from across the country showed up for one of the biggest tournaments in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Triple Crown did not disappoint with the endless amount of high level volleyball at every corner. The Mitten sent some of its best prospects and they dominated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the best teams out of Michigan at Triple Crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>18U</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Legacy 18-1 Adidas</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":157814,"width":193,"height":216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/09/Novi-Hoffman.jpg?w=915" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='66308' first='Kaitlyn' last='Hoffman']" class="wp-image-157814" width="193" height="216" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='66308' first='Kaitlyn' last='Hoffman']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of the 18s teams in attendance, Legacy 18 Adidas was the highest placing of the bunch. Just edging themselves into a top 10 finish, they looked elite from top to finish. From a promising finish in Power Pool and throughout the remainder of the weekend, they were top notch. [player_tooltip player_id='66291' first='Laurece' last='Abraham'] and [player_tooltip player_id='66314' first='Kennedy' last='Louisell'] continue to be driving forces for this squad. Meanwhile, L [player_tooltip player_id='66308' first='Kaitlyn' last='Hoffman'] seemed to have found a whole new gear this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>FaR Out 18 Black</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While, in my opinion, a squad criminally under-ranked coming into the weekend. FaR Out 18 Black proved their worth from Day 1 onward. Unfortunately, a pair of losses early on Day 2 hindered the group from making the elite bracket, this was still a great showing for the reigning AAU 18 Premier Champs. [player_tooltip player_id='66293' first='Kennedy' last='Arp'] looked top notch throughout the weekend as the veteran leader. Meanwhile young pups, [player_tooltip player_id='156343' first='Navea' last='Gauthier'] and [player_tooltip player_id='110305' first='Kendall' last='Hopewell'] showed some huge promise playing at this level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>16U</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Michigan Elite 16 Mizuno</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":247934,"width":185,"height":221,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/9-Ella-Craggs-scaled.jpg?w=858" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs']" class="wp-image-247934" width="185" height="221" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Capping off the weekend as the top finishing team out of Michigan, Michigan Elite 16 Mizuno was on an utter mission this weekend. This team looks to be catching onto a real nice stride getting into the meat of the season with qualifier season upon us. With some big wins against WAVE, Dynasty and HPSTL, they're looking real good. The highly efficient, [player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs']-ran offense is quite something to behold. With some stellar pins to shoot the ball too like [player_tooltip player_id='156284' first='Gabriella' last='Babinski'], [player_tooltip player_id='156292' first='Jessica' last='Costlow'] and [player_tooltip player_id='156287' first='Isabelle' last='Busignani']. Craggs also has herself some fun with a pair of highly dynamic middles to boot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Legacy 16-1 Adidas</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another top team in the 16s division out of Michigan, Legacy 16-1s had a superb outing this weekend at Triple Crown. Talking about offenses, [player_tooltip player_id='156295' first='Campbell' last='Flynn'] was in all of her glory this weekend running her offense. With the options of [player_tooltip player_id='156299' first='Olivia' last='Grenadier'] in the middle and [player_tooltip player_id='156313' first='Marie' last='Laurio'] on the left side, the scoring is automatic off of Flynn. Legacy just made a top ten finish after dropping to some big names such as TAV, OT and 1st Alliance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>15U</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Legacy 15-1 Adidas</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":249517,"width":139,"height":198,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/9-Finley-Arp-scaled.jpg?w=719" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='226876' first='Finley' last='Arp']" class="wp-image-249517" width="139" height="198" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='226876' first='Finley' last='Arp']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Legacy had quite the outing at Triple Crown placing not one, not two, but three teams within the top ten. 15 Adidas reigned supreme from this club placing at high fifth place. A team driven by the arm of [player_tooltip player_id='226886' first='Gabby' last='DiVita'], DiVita was an utter force to be reckoned with, with every single swing. Aside from DiVita, she's joined by a pair of monsters in the middle with [player_tooltip player_id='226909' first='Kayla' last='Nwabueze'] and [player_tooltip player_id='226875' first='Ella' last='Andrews']. The two pack a mighty one-two punch in the middle blocking and attacking. It is so fun to watch these two in action!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>FaR Out 15 Black</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably one of my favorite teams to watch throughout the weekend. I will be keeping tabs on FaR Out 15 Black for years to come, let alone for the remainder of the season. This team is so much fun to watch! This squad is what you can expect with any FaR Out squad, high level ball control, big time swings and big time personality! They may have finished just outside the top 20, but this squad is not going to be one to match up with come June. [player_tooltip player_id='231189' first='Josie' last='Noble'] in the middle, [player_tooltip player_id='226876' first='Finley' last='Arp'] on the right side and [player_tooltip player_id='226890' first='Emma' last='Duffy'] at the setters position are all big names to keep an eye out for as the season unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->