Mintonette Captures GJNC 18 Open Bid in Florida
With an exceptional weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Mintonette earned one of three bids to the upcoming GJNC 18 Open national event with a third place overall finish. At 7-2 overall, they lost just four sets on the weekend to earn…
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Continue ReadingWith an exceptional weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Mintonette earned one of three bids to the upcoming GJNC 18 Open national event with a third place overall finish. At 7-2 overall, they lost just four sets on the weekend to earn their spot among the nation’s top 18U club teams. Here are some of the top athletes from the weekend:
Kaylee Musick
Kaylee
Musick
6'1" | S
Bishop Hartley | 2024
State
#112
Nation
OH
This team’s setter is such a great veteran leader and was in full control of helping develop good balance in their offense. She is a poised setter with a big arsenal of offensive weapons that have a great combination of length, power, versatility and range with their arms. She is committed to Florida International.
Madison Cugino
Madison
Cugino
5'9" | DS/L
Oletangy Orange | 2024
State
OH
Settled back into her primary role as this team’s libero, Cugino complements Musick well regarding their floor direction and leadership from these key roles. She had to swing a bunch last year due to injury but the depth of arms this season puts her back into her position where she excels well and that elevates this team’s competitiveness. She is a Gonzaga commit.
Becca Wight
Becca
Wight
6'4" | RS
Thomas Worthington | 2024
State
OH
A 6’4 Virginia commit, Wight has some of the biggest length and reach on this squad that creates a great presence for them on the right pin. She can swing over the block while also establishing herself as a big defensive presence herself. She continues to improve the quality of her arm and point scoring, which is a big factor to balance the offense they get at the left pin and from their primary middle duo.
Hattie Welker
Hattie
Welker
6'2" | MB
Big Walnut | 2024
State
OH
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Grace Thomas
Grace
Thomas
6'1" | MB
Dublin Coffman | 2024
State
OH
Welker is a solid 6’2 middle factor for this team on both sides of the ball. She can score through a variety of options around her setter while also contributing to the formidable block this team can develop at the net. Thomas is the second middle seen on the floor regularly when observed. At 6’1, she brings good tools of her own to balance Welker well in the middle phase of the game. Welker will be headed to Eastern Michigan as Thomas is committed to Central Michigan.
Lily Barron
Lily
Barron
6'2" | OH
Oletangy Orange | 2024
State
OH
The length of Barron is a huge asset for this offense on the left side. She elevates well and maximizes her contact point with finesse, power and range. As this team has more options available offensively, she can get good space when in system that makes her more dangerous in those moments. She is committed to Houston.