Way Too Early Naptown Jamboree Preview, part 2
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Our second edition of the Naptown Jamboree continues in identifying available athletes in the class of ’24 playing in the 16/17 Open division. With over 300 teams coming to the tournament, these three have athletes that should make major collegiate…
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Continue ReadingOur second edition of the Naptown Jamboree continues in identifying available athletes in the class of ’24 playing in the 16/17 Open division. With over 300 teams coming to the tournament, these three have athletes that should make major collegiate impacts starting in the fall of 2024.
Empowered 17 Elite Red
From the Fort Wayne area, this particular roster has a bunch of hybrid athletes—kids that can perform well in the indoor game as well as the outdoor game. Ella Bock Ella Bock 5'7" | OH Bishop Dwenger | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-7 OH, Bishop Dwenger) is exactly one of those hybrids. Her ball control is solid in every match, and she always finds a way to score points with smart, high-IQ decisions. Emmy Kennedy Emmy Kennedy 5'10" | MB Leo | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-10 MB, Leo) and Jessica Slick Jessica Slick 5'8" | S Leo | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-8 S, Leo) are a pair from Leo High School that each bring something unique to the table. Emmy can hit in front of and behind the setter with ease, while Jessica’s hands are high and accurate, and she always seems to find the right hitter in the right situation.
Academy 17E Tsunami
This team’s success lies with their ball control. Sophie Ledbetter Sophie Ledbetter 5'9" | DS/L Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-8 DS/L, Hamilton Southeastern) has a state title under her belt as the libero, and can be just that in the fall of ’24. Ella Young Ella Young 5'7" | OH New Castle | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-7 DS/L, New Castle) has a quiet upper body to go with her ever-moving feet. Meryl Zunk Meryl Zunk 5'10" | RS Brebeuf | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-10 RS/OH, Brebeuf) would be best suited as a right side for a smaller school, as her length and strength show out on the right pin.
Boiler Juniors 171E Gold
With nearly every player on this roster already committed to play somewhere in the fall of ’24, we can focus on Riley Whitlock Riley Whitlock 6'0" | OH Lafayette Harrison | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-10 RS/OH, Harrison). Quick on transition, a whiplike arm and a smart all-around player is what you get from Miss Whitlock, who could play either pin with ease. I like her springy jump as well, as she plays much bigger than her frame suggests with that athleticism of hers.