UA NEXT Camp MVPs and All-American Invitees: Chicago

<!-- wp:heading {"level":6} --> <h6 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Be sure to follow&nbsp;<strong>@lshotvb&nbsp;</strong>on Instagram and Twitter for all things volleyball!</em></h6> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":6} --> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">–</h6> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Under Amour Next Camp Series brings some of the best of the best across the country to the center stage. From this camp, with ages ranging from juniors to freshman, the gym is red hot with top notch volleyball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From these camps, two athletes are nominated at every camp to take part in the annual Under Amour All-American Games in Orlando in December. Along with these golden ticket invites, Under Armour crowns a dream team of [program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='MVP' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']s that put on a show at the camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being at the Chicago stop, I am here to give you an inside look at the top names that came out of USAV Girls Junior National Championships' stop on the UA Next tour.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Camp [program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='MVP' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']s</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='201640' first='Julia' last='Bohlinger'] - Norco</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This UNC bound libero has been putting in the work all season and came to Chicago to put on a show at UA Next. One of the most exciting 'bros in the gym, Bohlinger was electrifying with her defensive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Coley Shiflet - Triangle</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Triangle and the State of North Carolina was WELL represented here at UA Next: Chicago. Shiflet is another top notch 'bro that showed she could get down and gritty with the top dogs. Shiflet will be playing her college ball at the University of Houston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='359350' first='Kiki' last='Horne'] - Triangle </h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From one teammate to the net, Triangle came in and dominated. [player_tooltip player_id='359350' first='Kiki' last='Horne'] is yet another trailblazer from this North Carolina squad. The UCLA commit was bouncing balls left and right at USAV stop on tour.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='168149' first='Payton' last='Petersen'] - Six Pack</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From one slugfest on the outside to the next, this Louisville Cardinal commit was leaving no doubt in her game all throughout the camp series. A leader on the court for Six Pack, her dominating ways shined through at this stop of the tour.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='180294' first='Kiylah' last='Presley'] - Paramount</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wrapping up the [program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='MVP' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] honors in Chicago, Presley was yet another power pin on tap for this stop. A high flier, heavy bopper on the left pin, the 6'0 Virginia commit was putting on a show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-American Invitees</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='201017' first='Asia' last='Thigpen'] - Triangle</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We may have seen her many times on the pins, playing six rotations, but Thigpen has a bright future in the libero jersey. A position that has received her an Invite to the All-American games in December. The University of Kentucky commit will be one of two Wildcats attending this year's games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Laynie Smith - Triangle</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Add Thigpen and then Smith onto the list of Triangle super stars from this session's UA Next stop. Smith turned out to be one of the line middles to be given the golden ticket to Orlando and it was much deserved. The Illinois commit moves well across the net and makes her presence well known on the offense and block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='180288' first='Emerson' last='Sellman'] - Metro</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This invitee is a no-brainer. A future Ohio State Buckeye, Sellman has been one of the top dogs in this 2024 class for quite sometime now. While her resume precedes her, Sellman had a rocking showcase in Chicago to secure her an invite to this December's games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='162772' first='Charlie' last='Fuerbringer'] - Long Beach</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another long running top prospect in this class, Fuerbringer always knows how to put on a show. No matter what court she steps on. The Wisconsin plays a game with a heavy beach influence and in a way to keep her opponents on their toes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='136631' first='Ava' last='Falduto'] - 1st Alliance</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the list of invitees to Orlando in December, this future Nittany Lion puts the cherry on top. Falduto has been the top rated 'bro for this class for a while now. Despite this, she continues to keep getting better and better. A great sign for Penn State Volleyball and the UA All-America Game in December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->