Red Rock Rave II: The Winners Are! (18s)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second wave of the Red Rock Rave Junior National Qualifier started on March 11th and ended on March 13th. The age group represented was sixteen through eighteen. This huge event was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were twelve divisions and a total of 878 teams who participated. Out of that total, 374 teams were from California. 18 Open had 34 teams, 12 from CA. 18 USA had 35 teams, 20 from CA. 18 Liberty had 55 teams, 29 from CA. 18 American had 94 teams, 50 from CA. 17 Open had 39 teams, 17 from CA. 17 USA had 63 teams, 23 from CA. 17 Liberty had 56 teams, 23 from CA. 17 American had 128 teams, 78 from CA. Here are the results.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 OPEN: Coached by Ozhan Bahrambeygui, James Gekas, and Leyla Blackwell, Coast 18 took 1st place with a record of 10-0. This team defended its Red Rock Rave championship from 17 Open last year. Taking home gold and securing their spot at Nationals are [player_tooltip player_id='333726' first='Milan' last='Bayless'], Noemi Glover, [player_tooltip player_id='251220' first='Brooklyn' last='Briscoe'], [player_tooltip player_id='160884' first='Zoe' last='Rachow'], [player_tooltip player_id='160317' first='Bianka' last='Lulic'], [player_tooltip player_id='333725' first='Irelynd' last='Lorenzen'], [player_tooltip player_id='160342' first='Brooklyn' last='Yelland'], [player_tooltip player_id='160913' first='Sydney' last='Bold'], [player_tooltip player_id='160016' first='Claire' last='Little'], [player_tooltip player_id='162761' first='Bella' last='Rittenberg'], Nicole Quinn, [player_tooltip player_id='161449' first='Ryleigh' last='Patterson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='333728' first='Catherine' last='Schnell']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also in the 18s Open Division, coming in 2nd place is Sunshine 18 LA. Coached by Cari Klein, Tuan Le, and Austin Matautia Sunshine brings home silver and marks their spot in Nationals. Celebrating the win are Elliana Moreno, [player_tooltip player_id='163274' first='Dior' last='Charles'], [player_tooltip player_id='159523' first='Torrey' last='Stafford'], [player_tooltip player_id='160313' first='Olivia' last='Babcock'], [player_tooltip player_id='163280' first='Grace' last='Thrower'], [player_tooltip player_id='161466' first='Drew' last='Wright'], Kahealani Carvalho, [player_tooltip player_id='163278' first='Avery' last='Jones'], Lauren Brooker, [player_tooltip player_id='216737' first='Sydney' last='Floyd'], Kaylin Martinez, Ava-Marie Lange, Ava Gronemeyer and Catherine Maffei.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 USA: San Diego Volleyball Club 18 (SDVBC) coached by Christopher Muscat, Stephen Lamb, and Danielle Lamb finished 3rd, taking home bronze. Solidifying their spot at Nationals are Hannah Damm, Haley Keller, Kate Lewis, Brie Bender, Kassandra Nall, [player_tooltip player_id='160954' first='Analiese' last='Gagliano'], Juliana Van Ommering, [player_tooltip player_id='160323' first='Breeze' last='Czapinski'], Abigal Geier, Makena Heidmann, Emerson Wagner, [player_tooltip player_id='161308' first='Claire' last='Nordeen'], and Gracie Beilby.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 LIBERTY: Apex1 18 Black took 1st in this division. Coached by a family unit with brothers Gus and Josh Tuaniga along with their mom Tinei, Apex1 established their place in nationals with a 10-0 record. Taking home gold are Naila Ia, Josephine Fuamatu, Loimata Siaki, [player_tooltip player_id='160946' first='Grace' last='Min'], Ryleeh Tuaolo, Neriah Tualaulelei-Malele, Julia Reusch, Madelaine Gloria, Emma Fa'alogo, Jordin Taulua and Enaya Vaielua.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 AMERICAN: Three California teams placed in this division. San Gabriel Elite 18 Roshambo coached by Hugo Ayala, Miranda Brom, and Nathan Yu finished with a record of 10-0. Taking 1st place, a gold medal and a bid to Nationals are JoAnn Ferro, [player_tooltip player_id='161298' first='McKenna' last='Edwards'], Kamea Vongfak, Amanda Redding, [player_tooltip player_id='160304' first='Taylor' last='Brandley'], Lola Brown, [player_tooltip player_id='161313' first='Chloe' last='Nussbaum'], Mia Ramos, and [player_tooltip player_id='160983' first='Taylor' last='Treahy'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second place in 18 American goes to IV Force 18 Wildpepper. They are coached by Heather Wingo, Kimberly Harris, Vashti Elias Romero, and Kyle Taylor. The following players took home silver; Mya Dalpiaz, Diana Castro, Phoebie Miller, Itzel Aguayo, Ava Avila, [player_tooltip player_id='333278' first='Sophia' last='Cardenas'], Kaley Joye, Trinity Gonzales, [player_tooltip player_id='160945' first='Isabella' last='Farrokhi'] and Torey Barnthouse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Third place in American goes to Dartfrog 18 Katie. Coached by Katie Gardenhire and Nicolette Bloomer Taking home bronze is Payton Rogers, Ameera Sheikh, Avery Claunch, Sutton Thompson, Addison Olson, Kayla Stephen, Stevie Yursik, Andee Jacobson, Chloe Weiting, Sydney Penton and Natalie Castillo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations go to each team, coaching staff, and players. 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