Teams with Bids to Watch at NEQ: 16 Open
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We’re starting to get to end of the qualifier season and that means the competition is only getting hotter and hotter. The Northeast Qualifiers will host several teams with their flights booked to Chicago for the USAV Nationals in July.…
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Continue ReadingWe’re starting to get to end of the qualifier season and that means the competition is only getting hotter and hotter.
The Northeast Qualifiers will host several teams with their flights booked to Chicago for the USAV Nationals in July. Meanwhile, there are quite a few top notch teams looking to get their ticket into the tournament.
Let’s take a look at some of the top teams entering the 2023 NEQ in Philadelphia with their bids.
Incoming Bids
A5 16 Gabe
This team just recently got their bid on what some could consider home court, down at Big South. It was a mighty statement, not only going securing a bid to nationals, but going 10-0 and winning the 16 Open division. They’re led by some stout blockers and attackers including the likes of Cameryn Jeffrey.
MKE Sting 16 Gold
Securing the bid in one of the top qualifiers of the season, MKE Sting has the it factor in the 16s division. Led by the likes of OH Madison Quest Madison Quest 6'3" | OH DSHA | 2025 State #13 Nation WI and L Olivia Durst Olivia Durst 5'9" | DS/L DSHA | 2025 State #140 Nation WI , this team had a steady tandem of great ball control and prowess at the net. Look for another high finish for 16 Gold down in Philly.
Tribe 16 Elite Cardinal
Tribe is not only qualified for GJNC in July but they are double qualified. This is one of the most exciting teams in this age group. S Charlotte Glass Charlotte Glass 6'1" | S Saint Andrews | 2025 State #14 Nation FL is easily a top prospect across positions alongside her OH Kelly Kinney Kelly Kinney 6'2" | OH The King’s Academy | 2025 State #15 Nation FL . Could they pull off a triple bid for 16 Open this weekend?
WAVE 16 Kevin
The tides are turning for this squad and they’re turning it on at the perfect time of the season. Just a few weeks ago, WAVE not only nabbed their ticket to JOs but they took home the championship at the Red Rock Rave qualifier in nearby Vegas. This team is full of ball control and tenacity and it’s taking them a long way.
OT 16 O Roberto
OT Roberto just barely missed out on a 16 Open bid at Big South a few weeks ago. I got to catch them in Atlanta and man, this team is tough! Salt Lake City Showdown was no match for this strong defensive team. Taking third at the Showdown secured Roberto their ticket to Chicago in July.
MIZ LB 16 Rockstar
Another team coming off of a really big weekend out in Utah is MIZ LB! A really great outing for the team, taking silver medals at the showdown and bringing home a bid as well. This another fun California team you gotta watch. A lot of beach influence in their game makes it all more fun to watch.