Wisconsin Bid Tracker – What 16s Qualified in February?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Numerous emerging athletes caught my eye during the 16s qualifier. It is so fun to watch athletes on the rise and athletes who are already on our radar improve, impress, and compete at a high level. Here are the five 16s teams that earned bids at the Badger Region Qualifier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[program_tooltip program_id='428672' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting'] 16 Gold - National Bid</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a fun team to watch continue to improve and develop over the course of the season. I can't wait to see the level they are playing at by the time June comes. I only saw one match at the qualifier, but they were impressive throughout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='178032' first='Billie' last='Reiter'] runs the offense like a well-oiled machine. She has a quick touch on the ball and runs the offense with a fast tempo. [player_tooltip player_id='178043' first='Madison' last='Marx'] also ran a 5-1 for one of the sets I got to see, and she caught my eye with her speed across the court and soft touch on the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='277420' first='Allie' last='Beers'] and [player_tooltip player_id='178030' first='Karli' last='Molnau'] were explosive out of the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='178026' first='Olivia' last='Durst'] was simply elite as libero. She reads the court well and has great ball control. [player_tooltip player_id='178033' first='Madison' last='Quest'] is another athlete who never misses a beat on the court. From offense to defense and blocking to serve receive she is ranked #1 in the state for a reason. [player_tooltip player_id='178039' first='Hailey' last='Goebel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='178038' first='Eva' last='Finnessy'] were also impactful pins. This team is deep and has a full roster of highly talented athletes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] 16 Navy - American Bid</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This [program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] team is tough and has great chemistry on the court. Many have been playing together for several years, with a few additions to the team. They are energetic and celebrate big on big plays! The offense is run by savvy setters [player_tooltip player_id='178226' first='Madison' last='Tripp'] and [player_tooltip player_id='178227' first='Alexa' last='Hernandez']. Madison is quick to the ball and has clean form. In the middle, [player_tooltip player_id='178230' first='Eva' last='Wall-Perkins'] caught my eye. She is smart with the ball and never misses an opportunity to earn points. She also is very athletic and can move pin to pin on the block. [player_tooltip player_id='202186' first='Chloe' last='Parker'] was also dominant out of the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='178222' first='Molly' last='Fischer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='178238' first='Ava' last='Patchett'] traded libero jerseys throughout the tournament, and both were impressive in their play. On the pins, [player_tooltip player_id='202161' first='Kendra' last='Shimon'], [player_tooltip player_id='178229' first='Maeve' last='Lasky'], [player_tooltip player_id='178224' first='Annika' last='Kowalski'], and [player_tooltip player_id='178231' first='Campbell' last='Onell'] were all go-to hitters for the team. They played competitively on offense and defense to battle in matches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Sting 16 Black - American Bid</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Sting team improves every time I see them play. [player_tooltip player_id='178027' first='Adeline' last='Goedheer'] played lights out throughout the tournament and has a great connection with 5-1 setter [player_tooltip player_id='178041' first='Elise' last='Hohenwalter']. Elise worked hard on every point and is a gritty athlete who can make nearly any pass into a great play. [player_tooltip player_id='178044' first='Isabella' last='Perkins'] played libero at the qualifier and relentlessly protected the backcourt. She was disciplined in coverage and worked to give her team the best opportunities to earn points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The pins on this team are fun because they are all dynamic and can play on either pin. [player_tooltip player_id='249655' first='Jackie' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='178232' first='Morgan' last='Stewart'], and [player_tooltip player_id='178045' first='Myla' last='Unterweger'] were huge contributors in the front or back row and earned many points for the team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] 16 White - Freedom Bid </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grit and determination define this team. They never stop fighting and can take on any team any day and come home with a win. [player_tooltip player_id='178223' first='Teegan' last='Charapata'] is a huge aspect of their offensive power. She is efficient, explosive, and impactful. [player_tooltip player_id='194790' first='Maggie' last='Hahnke'] was also explosive and a go-to pin on the court. She earned big points for this team and played all 6 rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='202184' first='Braylin' last='Bosetski'] dominated defense in the back row and never missed a beat on serve receive. In the middle, [player_tooltip player_id='249648' first='Eliana' last='Brenn'] was engaged and always ready to hit. She worked never to get trapped at the net. [player_tooltip player_id='178228' first='Ava' last='Reis'] was explosive on the right side and set up a solid, consistent, and massive block. [player_tooltip player_id='178234' first='Grace' last='Borys'] and [player_tooltip player_id='202187' first='Alaina' last='Shimon'] both ran the offense at a high level and never hesitated to run down balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Sting 16 White - Freedom Bid </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love how scrappy and gritty this team is. [player_tooltip player_id='178270' first='Ellie' last='Bruns'] is dominant in the libero position. [player_tooltip player_id='178277' first='Madelyn' last='Marquardt'] runs the offense very well. She has clean hands and puts up great sets for her team. [player_tooltip player_id='178269' first='Paige' last='Boettcher'] is a very impactful 6-rotation outside hitter with a huge vertical and high contact point. [player_tooltip player_id='275794' first='Kennedy' last='Nimmer'] was also on the pin, put up a big block, and took powerful swings. [player_tooltip player_id='178247' first='Addison' last='Schoenberger'] and [player_tooltip player_id='178037' first='Morgan' last='Festerling'] held down the middle and pushed hard to close blocks and stay engaged on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->