OVR National Bids Earned to Upcoming GJNC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>17 National</em></strong><br>Five teams in the 17 National division earned bids to USA Volleyball's national championship event. The winner was [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last=''] 17 Ulland with an 8-0 record. In the finals, they earned a 2-1 win over [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last=''] 17-1, a team that previously earned a bid to the 17 USA division. Also earning a bid to the 17 National division was third place Mintonette m.71. Three American bids were awarded with those going to TVC 17 Black, NOVA 17 Navy, and CVC 17 Black. Notable athletes from this division include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McKenna Weber</strong> | NOVA 17 Navy<br>Weber has good all-around skills that create six-rotation opportunities for her. Her approach work is simple and efficient with good double-arm lift to get her on balance in the air and that allows her to swing through the full range of the court. Her size at 5'11 help her create good range in the ball control and defensive phases. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261343' first='Lily' last='Tomasheski']</strong> | CVC 17 Black (*pictured)<br>At 6'1, she is a solid offensive presence and threat with her size and ability to be able to score from all locations across the net. She is their best presence in the middle and can move the ball around with good power when she creates good space around her setter. Her contact point at the pins can also create advantages for her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435234' first='Kyla' last='Shugert'] </strong>| CVC 17 Black<br>Shugert is a 5'11 outside hitter that can make things happen with her arm as she has good athleticism and an aggressive style that can create good pace. She has good ball control skills that helps create in-system tempo that opens up space for her to challenge the defense well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>16 National</em></strong><br>Mintonette m.61 won the event with a perfect 9-0 record while [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last=''] earned a second National-level bid. [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last=''] 16 Goller was the runner-up on the weekend. NOVA claimed a second American bid, joining ECV 16.1 and [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''] 16-1 as the other OVR representatives for this division this coming summer as they all finished top-five. Here are a few notable athletes from some of these teams:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='195616' first='Brookelyn' last='Zeuch'] </strong>| [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last=''] 16 Goller<br>Zeuch has a solid skill foundation as a DS/Libero prospect. She prepares with good patience and balance and is efficient in her footwork and movement to pursue the first contact. She has good platform production in the serve receive phase and is quick with good range to create quality transition opportunities for their potent offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='184289' first='Elsa' last='Nard']</strong> | ECV 16N<br>At 5'8, Nard is athletic and talented as a left side attacker. She has good [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last=''] and arm work in the air to bring point scoring capability to each match. She has six-rotation abilities and can contribute in the serving, passing, and defensive areas effectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151969' first='Kennedy' last='Smith']</strong> | Mintonette m.61<br>Smith is a key factor for this team and their offense in particular as she can deliver the first contact with good accuracy. She reacts to the ball well with good first-step movement and she maintains balance while creating good angles with platform space away from her body that gets her setter into a good position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->