Big South Qualifier: Florida Teams and Players that Excelled
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The 2023 Big South Qualifier in Atlanta is over. There were over 1200 teams from all over the country, many vying for a bid to the Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship. There were over 50,000 spectators at this huge event,…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 Big South Qualifier in Atlanta is over. There were over 1200 teams from all over the country, many vying for a bid to the Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship. There were over 50,000 spectators at this huge event, with 3 days of continuous play, on 228 courts. Amazing talent could be found everywhere, and Florida teams and players were not an exception.
The following Florida teams excelled:
18’s Division:
1st Place Gold – Gainesville Jrs 18-1 (10-0)
17 American Division:
1st Place Gold – Gamepoint 17 Rox (10-0) Earned Bid
16 Open Division:
3rd Place Gold – Gamepoint 16 Rox (8-2)
16 USA Division:
1st Place Gold – TVA 16 Smack Sheila (9-2) Earned Bid
16 American Division:
2nd Place Gold – Ocala Power United 16 Adidas (11-1)
15 Open Division:
1st Place Gold – Gamepoint 15 Rox (9-1) Earned Bid
15 USA Division:
2nd Place Gold – Ocala Power United 15 Adidas (9-1) Earned Bid
There were hundreds of players that caught my eye from Florida, and here are a few notables from Day 1.
Sophie Broutin
Sophie Broutin
All around outside with an amazing vertical and hang time allowing her to adjust to sets that are out of the window easily. Defensive digging and serve receive are on spot because of a great platform and great reading ability. She can serve any spot on the court, making her a great serving weapon.
Elise Smith
Elise Smith
A six rotation lefty right side hitter with great vision through the net resulting in great shot selection. Can terminate down the line as well as thumb down cuts and knows when to tip. Sets the pin solidly for blocks and gets many block touches that the defense had no problems handling. She also hits as well from the outside in transition.
Emma Dhainaut Emma Dhainaut 5'7" | MB Father Lopez | 2025 State FL
Emma Dhainaut Emma Dhainaut 5'7" | MB Father Lopez | 2025 State FL
Another awesome six rotation outside. Great approach in and out of system, very quick to the ball allowing her to evaluate the set and be able to attack on nearly every set. Back row play is on point with great digging, serve receive and back row attacks. She knows how to find the seams.
Karina Crespo Karina Crespo 5'4" | DS/L Pine Ridge | 2025 State FL
Karina Crespo Karina Crespo 5'4" | DS/L Pine Ridge | 2025 State FL
Outstanding libero with great court presence. Read attackers very well with great vision. Really runs her defense, communicating with other players constantly. Always seems to be where the ball will be, but can pull out an awesome pancake save when needed. Her serve is effective in keeping the opponent out of system.