2023 GJNC Texas Preview: 18 Freedom
The club volleyball season is coming to an end for the players competing in the 18s age group and the final stop in this stage of their careers will take place at the 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National…
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Continue ReadingThe club volleyball season is coming to an end for the players competing in the 18s age group and the final stop in this stage of their careers will take place at the 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship, which will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from April 28-30.
Texas will have a huge representation in Ohio, with as many as 44 teams entered to compete across six different divisions and many of them will be real contenders at the National Championship.
As the pinnacle of the season approaches for the 18s, we’re previewing each of the divisions in which the teams from the Lone Star State will compete and today we’ll take a look at 18 Freedom, which will have three squads from the Lone Star State will be in action:
18 Freedom
Division Size: 36
Teams from Texas: 3
Teams Previews
FH 18 Ikaika-Mike – Fieldhouse Volleyball Club (Northlake)
Season Record (on AES): 29-16
Players to Watch: Ava Ratliff (setter), Alisa Ranete (middle) and Rachel Armstrong (outside hitter)
SA Warriors 18-1 – San Antonio Warriors Volleyball Club (San Antonio)
Season Record (on AES): 28-21
Players to Watch: Genesis Cassilas (outside hitter), Erika Washington (right side) and Chanisty Villarreal-Bermea (libero)
WF Elite 18 Nationals – WF Elite Volleyball Academy (Wichita Falls)
Season Record (on AES): 7-3
Players to Watch: Brooklyn Lane (setter), Jenna Redding (libero) and Jaliyah Cox (middle)