JVA World Challenge Preview: 17 Premier

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're receiving weekly updates on kids committing to college programs during their junior club seasons. Here are four teams with a couple of difference makers that are looking for commitments with more than enough talent and potential to take it to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Academy 17E Riptide</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 17-2 for Academy looks more like a 7-1.5 because of the size and skill on this roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152945' first='Harper' last='Holden'] ('25, 6-0 MB, Greenfield-Central)</strong> has done a little of everything over her career, but has settled in nicely as an M2 on this team. Her heavy contact and strong upper body has done her well over the years, as she continues to attack high and hard with a high volleyball IQ. Defender <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172333' first='Claudia' last='Antcliff'] ('25, 5-3 DS/L, Zionsville)</strong> is currently seeing constant and consistent three-rotation play this club season, but could easily put on the special jersey and take over the back row. Her serve receive is consistent and controlled, she has active feet on defense, and anticipates well when opponents attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='492536' first='BTown' last='VBC'] 17 Red</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top 17s team at BTown has a variety to offer for such a small and young club. Based out of Bloomington, it's no surprise that <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489989' first='Morgan' last='Barrow'] ('25, 5-8 OH, Bloomington North)</strong> is a major catalyst for this squad. A primary-passing outside, she has a whip of an arm that can hit all angles from anywhere on the court. Libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489979' first='Kendall' last='Eden'] ('25, 5-3 DS/L, Indian Creek)</strong> comes from a non-traditional high school program that has seen an uptick in its talent over the last couple of years. Kendall is the anchor for all things serve receive for both IC and her club team, and is solid in both passing and floor defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dunes 17 Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lean comes to mind when thinking of this roster. Two in particular that stand out are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192097' first='Mya' last='Davis'] ('25, 6-1 RS/S, Triton)</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='365574' first='Anne' last='Marie Wadle'] ('25, 6-1 OH, Marquette Catholic).</strong> Mya is a left-handed attacker AND an accurate setter when you let her do both. Either will do, since she uses all of her length when she attacks and has high hands when she sets to go get passes that might be a little tight. Miss Wadle is yet another long and lean outside that can attack from anywhere, but looks most comfortable on the left. Her high attack touch is hard to defend, as she uses blocks regularly to score points for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Metro VBC 17 Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although not as tall as Dunes, Metro still has its fair share of volleyball acuity and potential. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509319' first='Reese' last='Ashby'] ('25, 5-8 OH, Reitz Memorial)</strong> is an explosive and springy outside that can put balls away from anywhere. Acting like the workhorse for this squad, Reese does everything well enough to have coaches think twice about subbing her out. Another explosive member of this roster, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='531594' first='Adriana' last='Marx'] ('25, 5-9 MB/RS, Evansville Christian)</strong> might play a ton of middle, but projects to see a lot of right side time in her future. She has the fastest arm on this list, attacks with pace, and plays bigger than her 5-9 frame because of her strength and length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->