AAU Nationals: Ohio 17 Premier Division Top Seeds

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With handful of Ohio teams competing in the 17 Premier division at AAU Nationals in Orlando, these five teams open the event as the top seeds in their respective pools, including one as the #1 overall seed in the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] 17 White</em></strong><br>The tournament's top-seeded team, they have big middle presence as this is a strength of their game plan and effort on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='435227' first='Maddie' last='Lambers'] is 6'3 with the best length and Anna Guard is explosive with a fast arm. Both get off the floor well touching over 10' and when they are in system they must be respected by opposing defenses. Allie Kirch is a heavy arm on the left pin while her counterpart [player_tooltip player_id='114582' first='Ruby' last='Klusman'] is dynamic with her athleticism and ability to swing with good range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mintonette m.72</em></strong><br>Although a second team in their club, this group has big talent especially at the pins. On the outside are [player_tooltip player_id='151968' first='Teagan' last='Ng'] and Ana Cate Loftus. Both are very capable offensive options that can terminate with good arm control, movement, and speed upon contact. On the right side, [player_tooltip player_id='223241' first='Lexi' last='Grissett'] complements them well as she can terminate with range on the pin and through other options around the setter. [player_tooltip player_id='169133' first='Noel' last='Perkins'] leads their offense well from the setting role as she can distribute variation with consistency and through good decisions at appropriate times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Elite VBTC 17 Blue</em></strong><br>The 6'1 [player_tooltip player_id='169105' first='Karlee' last='Plozay'] is a big factor at the outside hitter position. She can create a big arm swing that challenges the defense well with her contact point and power.<strong> Kayla Williamson</strong> is a 5'8 pin hitter that gets good lift off the floor and can develop good arm speed on both sides of the court. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139296' first='Jayla' last='Collins']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169123' first='Amariah' last='White']</strong> are an athletic duo in the middle as both are very capable of elevating and scoring through quicker options while co-anchoring their net defense as they get off the floor and over the net fast when blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Infinity 17 Green</em></strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='176099' first='Abbey' last='Emch'] is a key pillar for this team at 6'3 and with great mobility and athleticism. She elevates well, which helps her be dominant at times on the defensive side at the net. She can contact high offensively and can produce both in the middle and at the right side by getting up and challenging high hand defenders. [player_tooltip player_id='139291' first='Bree' last='Latell'] makes a big impact for this group with her athleticism and the quickness of her arm when attacking. The lefty moves the ball around well on the right side with good range at the top of her jump. [player_tooltip player_id='139278' first='Grace' last='Auer'] is a primary option on the left side and has good size at 6'0. She swings with a high elbow move, which helps her maximize her length and physical tools well when swinging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>17 Elite</em></strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='169130' first='Emma' last='Isroff'] does a lot for this team. She is 6'0 tall and uses her physical tools well on both sides of the ball. She defends very well with good vision and an aggressive move to get on the ball. Offensively, she can swing with a heavy arm and sees a lot of opportunity through quick options around the setter and at the right pin making her tough a tough match up. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169131' first='Addison' last='Burick']</strong> (*pictured) is the floor leader. The 5'10 setter contributes well in her distribution through both pins and in her ability to defend at the right pin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->