Three OVR 17U Teams that Could Earn a Bid Over Top Seeds
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RockCity ‘ last=”] 17-1This team has been performing at a high level all season. They earned the gold medal at the early-season Rock and Rumble JVA event followed by more titles in subsequent tournaments, including national qualifiers They currently hold…
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RockCity
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This team has been performing at a high level all season. They earned the gold medal at the early-season Rock and Rumble JVA event followed by more titles in subsequent tournaments, including national qualifiers They currently hold a bid for the 17 USA division at nationals of which they earned at the Mideast qualifier. As the #3 overall seed, they have the tools and competitive success to challenge well this weekend. They have big firepower in the arms of
Katie Sowko
Katie
Sowko
6'0" | OH
Lake Catholic | 2024
State
OH
, a critical piece to their offense with her versatility, production and efficiency, and
Maria Flynn
Maria
Flynn
6'0" | OH
Gilmour | 2024
State
OH
, who at 6’1 can create good pace with her torque and arm swing. Riley Rosneck is 6’0 and can contact with a high touch as middle
Niyah Lester
Niyah
Lester
6'2" | MB
Brush | 2024
State
OH
is one of the most athletic and physical pieces with her elevation and natural power off her arm.
Samantha Hartman
Samantha
Hartman
5'8" | S
Mentor | 2024
State
OH
(committed to Edinboro) is the primary setter and gets her offense going with good variety in her distribution and an in-system tempo that is tough to slow down.
TVC 17 Black
Taryn Dewese, a recent Vanderbilt commit, is the floor leader for this team that has a lot of potential with the ball going through her hands and making setting decisions combined with the various offensive options she has available.
Wrigley Takats
Wrigley
Takats
6'2" | MB
Perrysburg | 2024
State
OH
and
Erynn Moloney
Erynn
Moloney
6'0" | MB
SUA (Toledo) | 2024
State
OH
provide good offensive options in the middle as
Olivia Batch
Olivia
Batch
5'11" | OH
SUA (Toledo) | 2024
State
OH
and
Adella Rodriguez
Adella
Rodriguez
5'11" | OH
Clay | 2024
State
OH
(*pictured) are capable point scorers at the pins as they complement each other well with their power, finesse, and ability to hit with range.
Natalie Kerchevall
Natalie
Kerchevall
5'11" | RS
Northview | 2024
State
OH
is a lefty opposite that balances the floor well and completes the arsenal of offensive threats.
Jordyn Pakulski
Jordyn
Pakulski
5'5" | DS/L
Northview | 2024
State
OH
is the libero and anchors their ball control and defense effectively with balance and good first-step reaction to the ball. This is a group that has a chance with their personnel and needs to improve the level of their efficiency to put them in positions to be successful.
Southwest 17N Dan
This team has a few pieces that if they perform well can be very disruptive to the plans of higher seeds.
Cecily Waynar
Cecily
Waynar
5'11" | MB
Steele | 2024
State
OH
can make an impact in the middle phase that requires respect defensively when she is involved and if they can consistently get her going then this opens up their pins to be able to get good space. And they have pin hitters in
Mary Flanagan
Mary
Flanagan
6'0" | RS
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
and outside
Grace Busold
Grace
Busold
5'10" | OH
Avon | 2024
State
OH
that can score well. Flanagan is a lefty and moves the ball around well while Busold has a physical and fast arm that benefits from her athleticism and ability to get good lift off the court. Setter
Olivia Castelluccio
Olivia
Castelluccio
5'8" | S
St. Joseph Academy (SJA) | 2024
State
OH
moves well around the floor as she has good quickness and if their ball control can get her opportunities to balance her distribution then this team could find success towards day three.