Windy City Qualifiers – Recap 16’s Division
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The Windy City Qualifier was full of exceptional volleyball competition in all levels of the 16’s Divisions. The Florida teams participating were a demonstration of the high-quality players in the state. Several teams continue their hunt for the ticket to…
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Continue ReadingThe Windy City Qualifier was full of exceptional volleyball competition in all levels of the 16’s Divisions. The Florida teams participating were a demonstration of the high-quality players in the state. Several teams continue their hunt for the ticket to the USAV Nationals in Las Vegas.
The Open division has two teams finishing in the top 10, Tribe 16 Elite Cardinal (4th place) and Tribe 16 Elite Navy (7th place). The Cardinal team counted with the excellent performances of several players including, outside hitters Giavanna “Gigi” Artiles 6’2″ and Mia Gold Mia Gold 6'0" | OH Pine Crest | 2026 FL 6’0″, setter Riley McCaughey Riley McCaughey 5'10" | S Benjamin | 2026 FL 5’10” and middle Beatriz Matos Beatriz Matos 6'0" | MB Cardinal Gibbons | 2026 FL 6’0″. The Navy team had a good run showing their hard work and commitment. The 5’4″ setter Ava Flores did a great job handling the ball across the net, outside hitters Emmi Merhi Emmi Merhi 6'0" | OH Best Boca Community Raton | 2026 FL 6’0″, Adriana Garcia Adriana Garcia 6'0" | OH Seacrest Country Day School | 2026 FL 6’0″ and right side Sydney Guerrier Sydney Guerrier 6'1" | S St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 FL 6’1″performances was consistent and efficient. Team OT 16 Roberto continue to improve assisted by the 5’7″ libero Avery Stephens Avery Stephens 5'7" | DS/L Oviedo | 2026 FL , outside hitters Sophia Starllwoth 6’0″ and Maddey Cruse Maddey Cruse 6'0" | OH Lake Mary Preparatory | 2026 FL 6’0″.
Tampa North 16 Black finished in second place in the USA division with a record of 9-1. This team has a strong roster including the outside hitter Makiah Bryant Makiah Bryant 5'9" | OH Wharton | 2026 FL , lefty opposite Olivia Burns , middle Maria Canillas and libero Addison Slater Addison Slater 5'7" | DS/L Calvary Christian | 2026 FL . Additionally to Tamp North two more teams had a noticeable performance in the division, Tribe 16 Elite White with the assistance of middle Reegan Mishkin Reegan Mishkin 6'0" | MB Pompano Beach | 2026 FL 6’0″ and outside hitter Elise Sergent, Florida Gulfside 16U Prime counted with the performance of the outside hitters Medney Garraux Medney Garraux 5'8" | OH Marco Island Academy | 2026 FL 5’9″, Olivia Znotes 5’9″ and setter Madison Stolina 5’6″.
Several teams competed in the American and Liberty divisions with a distinguishable performance, FL Momentum 16U Neon, Five Stars 16U Elite, MVA 16 Chino and FEVA 16 Black.