Summerfest Preview: 15 Open Favorites

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some top-level teams will be competing in Columbus this coming weekend as this is one of the final tune ups before the GJNC. The following OVR teams should compete well for a podium finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mintonette m.51</em></strong><br>This team is a favorite for the national title in the 15 Open division. They have a lot of tools around the floor that have been featured throughout the season. Some additional prospects to get a look at include setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='524602' first='Izzy' last='Scholvin']</strong>. Although not this group's primary floor leader, Scholvin has the tools to play a lead role and be a key factor for any team as she has good setting mechanics with a high touch point to start her delivery. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='786162' first='Ella' last='Kresak']</strong> is a 5'6 DS that helps shore up this team's first contact in both serve receive and defense. She sees the floor well and is efficient in her pursuit of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']' last='']' last=''] 15 Tony</em></strong><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227628' first='Sidney' last='Sprada']</strong> continues to emerge as one of the top arms in this class in the greater Cincy area. She has great length that helps her with her contact point at the net and with her range on the defensive side. At 6'1, middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='392780' first='Sydney' last='Geselbracht']</strong> has the ability to make a big impact on both sides of the ball. She is long and elevates well. Her ceiling is very high as she continues to set a great foundation for her prep career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>AVC CLE 15 Red</em></strong><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403532' first='Grace' last='Daniels']</strong> is the primary setter for this team. She has good touch and location and does a good job at getting the varied offensive options she has available good opportunities. One of those key options is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403533' first='Haley' last='Wilson']</strong>. Wilson has good size on the right pin and contributes point scoring with her arm and has the ability to take up good space when blocking. She also has versatility to swing on the left side and in the middle. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401341' first='Londyn' last='Stone']</strong> has the ability to be a high volume pin hitter. At 5'9, she has good athleticism and gets off the floor well. Her awareness and arm control in the air help her capitalize on her aggressive swing that can generate a lot of pace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rock City 15-1</em></strong><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735064' first='Addison' last='Koppelman']</strong> is a pin hitter with good length at 6'0. She can be terminal with power and good arm control while also contributing in other phases as a six-rotation prospect. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403541' first='Melody' last='Garrett']</strong> is a lefty that can score from both sides of the floor. Her primary role is at the right pin where she can generate good pace. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403540' first='Avari' last='Amstutz']</strong> is a 6'0 left side attacker and a primary option and point scorer for this team. Fundamentally, she has good mechanics in her approach footwork and lift with a nice arm in the air that she utilizes with high contact and physicality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->