Who Were the Standout 2025 Pins at Central Zone?
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The 16s age group is off to a red hot start here in 2023 and they were just getting hotter here at Central Zone. The 16 Open Division was the place to be in the Indianapolis Convention Center. A lot…
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Continue ReadingThe 16s age group is off to a red hot start here in 2023 and they were just getting hotter here at Central Zone.
The 16 Open Division was the place to be in the Indianapolis Convention Center. A lot of talent was on display, especially on the pins. So many high flying pin attackers were in this division. In system, out of system, back row, it doesn’t matter. These players were putting it down!
Here are some of the top pin attackers at the 2023 Central Zone Invitational.
Mariah Gaines – Ohio Premier
This player caught my eye early on in the tournament. She’s the definition of high flying with an impressive vertical. Smooth in her movements and then explodes onto the ball. Gaines plays a complete six rotation game to back her offense!
Kaylie McIntosh – Ohio Premier
There’s no break when Gaines steps away from the net, because in comes Kaylie McIntosh. Another heavy arm for Ohio Premier, McIntosh knows how to put it down! Her power on the ball was tough to defend throughout the weekend.
Abby Vander Wal – 1st Alliance
Arguably – well, who would disagree with this take? – the MVP of the 16 Open at Central Zone was Abby Vander Wal. Standing head and shoulders above her other counterparts on the pins, at 6’4, Vander Wal uses all of that size to crush the game. She’s a monster in all facets of the game and can take over the match with ease! For example, after losing the first set in the championship, no one could touch Vander Wal in the 16 Open victory.
Logan Bell – Circle City
A player who will go toe-to-toe with just about anybody, Logan Bell has it all. A great sense of the back court game in her reception and defense, she can also crush the ball anywhere around the court. Bell was instrumental in Circle City’s impressive weekend, placing runner up to a talented 1st Alliance squad.
Isabelle Busignani Isabelle Busignani 6'1" | OH Marian | 2025 State #73 Nation MI – Michigan Elite
Watch out below, in comes Isabelle Busignani Isabelle Busignani 6'1" | OH Marian | 2025 State #73 Nation MI ! Statements were made this weekend to say the least. The leader of this Michigan Elite squad was in full force this weekend. Attacking on all cylinders, she was virtually unstoppable, especially on Day 1.
Jessica Costlow Jessica Costlow 5'11" | OH SMCC | 2025 State #142 Nation MI – Michigan Elite
Finally getting her time to shine on the pins in club, Jessica Costlow Jessica Costlow 5'11" | OH SMCC | 2025 State #142 Nation MI wasted no time in making her presence known either. A steadfast receiver all weekend long and a silent but deadly attacker, Costlow had a big weekend!
Gabrielle Babinski – Michigan Elite
Rounding out the group efforts on the pins for Michigan Elite, Gabrielle Babinski was another standout. A highly efficient attacker, Babinski was also rock solid defensively. Her net presence was big alongside MB Lauren Johnson Lauren Johnson 6'2" | MB South Lyon East | 2025 State MI , as was her serve receive.
Madison Quest – MKE Sting
MKE Sting was another top four team in large part to the power of their pins. Madison Quest had a superb weekend. With a heavy arm and big presence in the back court, she was consistently making big plays.
Emma Koceja – MKE Sting
Right alongside Quest, Emma Koceja was another powerhouse on the pins. She brought a lot of continual pressure on teams from the left side and came in with a range of shots.
Addison Tindall – Team Pineapple
Just looking at this hitter’s size alone, you knew you were in for one. Add in the pace Addison Tindall can put on the ball and we’re off to the races! Tindall is the go-to on this Pineapple squad for obvious reasons and she fits the mold perfectly.
Riley McCloskey – NKYVC
One of the highlights on this team and their journey to a top ten finish was on the left side with Riley McCloskey. Another heavy arm to brute through the toughest of defenses, she’s relied upon for much more than her offense as well.
Marie Laurio Marie Laurio 5'10" | OH Saline | 2025 State #147 Nation MI – Legacy
Fitting into her new role quite well, Marie Laurio Marie Laurio 5'10" | OH Saline | 2025 State #147 Nation MI had a great weekend in Indianapolis. Her six rotation game is developing quite nicely. With much improved passing and a really strong offensive game, Laurio was a go-to player in this weekend’s top ten finish.
Anna Powell – KIVA
We all love a player that comes up big in crunch time and that’s Anna Powell. In the UNION match on day 2, with a quarterfinal match on the line in the third set, Powell delivered. Making some key plays late in the match, Powell lifted KIVA into a fifth place finish on the weekend.