Big South Qualifiers – Recap 15’s Division
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The weekend in Atlanta was full of excitement and amazing competition in the Big South Qualifiers. The teams traveling from the Sunshine State were on a mission to earn that travel ticket to the USAV National in Las Vegas. Several…
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Continue ReadingThe weekend in Atlanta was full of excitement and amazing competition in the Big South Qualifiers. The teams traveling from the Sunshine State were on a mission to earn that travel ticket to the USAV National in Las Vegas. Several teams accomplished the goals others continue to show improvement, dedication, and commitment.
The Open division was conquered by the OT 15 T Brad with a record of 10-0. This team has several players already in the Prep Dig watchlist for their respective classes. Just to mention a few of their numerous tools in their arsenal are the powerful 6’2″ outside hitter Sophia Puleo, the 6’2″ outside and right side hitter Amelia Snider and the versatile 6’0″ setter Sophia Dostic. Finishing in the top five in the division was Game Point 15 ROX with the noticeable performances of the outside hitter Camila Antosanti, opposite Mia Diouf and libero Priscilla Rada. One more team OT 15 J Will had a great run in the division reaching a spot in the top 10 and showing the result of hard work and dedication. This team has several players with high-quality of volleyball skills, Ailanni Sellers Ailanni Sellers 5'11" | S Beachside | 2027 FL 5’10” setter, Lacey Reed Lacey Reed 5'2" | DS/L Episcopal School Of Jacksonville | 2027 FL 5’1″ libero and outside hitter Alexis Galani 5’7″.
With a record of 9-1 in the USA division, the team Ocala Power United (OPU) 15 Adidas earned their Bid for the USAV Nationals. This team has a plentiful amount of skillful players in the roster including the strong 6’1″ middles Addyson Avery and 6’0″ Joselyn Almeida. In addition, the team counted with the assistance of the setters Maysen Milton 5’7″ and Maggie O’Farrell 5’8″. Various teams made their presence noticed in the division finishing in the top 10, TVA 15 Smack Emily had a consistent performance counting with players like outside hitter Sterling Carlile, 5’9″ setter Olivia Woods Olivia Woods 5'9" | S St. John Paul II | 2027 FL and libero Kinsley Platt. Jupiter Elite 15E, OT 15 T Brad and OVA 15 Black demonstrated that they have the tools needed to be among the top teams in the division.
The following players contributed to their team efforts of reaching the ticket to USAV Nationals and are a must follow in their respective graduation classes.
- Sophia Spychalla Sophia Spychalla 6'0" | MB St. Lucie West Cenntenial | 2027 FL , 6’0″ MB – Jupiter Elite 15E
- Ava Maldonado, 5’11” OH – Jupiter Elite 15E
- Londyn Clark, 5’4″ Lib – Jupiter Elite 15E
- Katie Charlow Katie Charlow 5'10" Hernando Christian Academy | 2027 FL , 5’10 OH – OT 15 T Brad
- Sara Stawicki, 6’0″ OH – OVA 15 Black