Nationals Preview: 15 Open Ohio Point-Scoring Pins
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The following teams will all compete in the 15 Open division at the upcoming GJNC in Chicago. All of them feature a collection of pin hitters that have made key contributions for their respective offenses and will likely see a…
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Continue ReadingThe following teams will all compete in the 15 Open division at the upcoming GJNC in Chicago. All of them feature a collection of pin hitters that have made key contributions for their respective offenses and will likely see a lot of opportunities throughout the tournament. Each of these attackers are among the best that Ohio has to offer in this age division and are fun to watch!
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Lyla Stewart
Lyla
Stewart
6'0" | RS
St. Francis Desales | 2026
State
OH
is one to watch among a full collection of arms for this team. Primarily swinging on the right pin, she can score from both sides of the floor with big pace. She has great arm speed and can get the ball onto the defense in a hurry. Her versatility includes the ability to effectively swing through middle tempo options as well.
Layla Hoying Layla Hoying 6'0" | OH Bishop Watterson | 2026 State OH scores a lot for this team from the left side as she has good mechanics, momentum build, and court awareness.. This group is frequently in system running a fast tempo to their pins and Hoying takes great advantage of the space she gets to swing with power and range and through different attack points on that side of the court.
Sara Snowbarger Sara Snowbarger 6'0" | OH Wooster | 2026 State OH is also a prolific scorer as she has great length to contact high at the end of her approach. She can generate good arm speed and demonstrates often some of the best arm control to drive the ball through the full scope of the opponent’s court.
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Cara Richter
Cara
Richter
6'0" | OH
MND | 2026
State
OH
provides the best power for this group as she can elevate and hammer. She is a primary factor in their offense and although they run a higher and slower tempo by comparison to these other teams, she can find space and challenge the defense well.
Sidney Sprada Sidney Sprada 6'0" | OH Brookville | 2026 State OH has big pace. Among their pin hitters, she provides the best length and range upon contact. She moves the ball around well and is a big factor on the net and out of the back row with her arm.
Sophie Davis Sophie Davis 5'11" | RS Bellbrook | 2026 State OH is 5’11 and holds down the right side for this team effectively as she can challenge the block well with high range shots. The defensive side is where she can make a great impact when she makes a quick move with her hands to get over the net. Her ability to score will be a big factor to help balance their offense.
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As this team is made up of Cincy and northern Kentucky athletes,
Callie Combs
Callie
Combs
5'8" | OH
Seton | 2026
State
OH
is their best attacker from the Ohio side. The Seton prospect is 5’8 and contributes to their game plan and effort in so many ways. As a hitter, she jumps well and has great arm work in the air to score and challenge big blockers well while also contributing in the passing and defensive phases effectively.
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Sydney Bowory has the best
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Londyn Stone Londyn Stone 5'9" | OH Avon | 2026 State OH can contribute from anywhere on the floor and has an effective skill set to play six rotations. She can score with power, range, and finesse to draw the defense off balance.
Haley Wilson Haley Wilson 6'0" | RS Independence | 2026 State OH has some of the best length for this team and makes a good impact on the right side as their best option at opposite. She has good footwork in transition and maximizes her size well when she gets her feet to the ball and when closing down hitters defensively as a blocker.