PD Iowa AAU National Wave 3 – 16U Preview

A busy time in Orlando for the AAU Nationals continued this week with <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/06/pd-iowa-aau-national-wave-2-15u-preview/">15U action</a> getting underway on Monday. They will bring 16U into the event on Friday.   Here's a look at the 16U Iowa teams heading to Orlando:   [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 16R, Open Division   This squad features a deep pool of talent throughout its rotations. Recent Iowa State verbal commitment [player_tooltip player_id='261094' first='Reese' last='Naeve'] leads the way as a six-rotation dynamo. The Iowa City Regina student-athlete does everything well.   [player_tooltip player_id='243182' first='Isabelle' last='Kremer'] is a versatile front-row performer with a wicked swing from both pins and the middle. The Pleasant Valley standout defends well all along the net with length and athleticism.   [player_tooltip player_id='243457' first='Emily' last='Henderson'] stands out for her setting here and at Clear Creek Amana. She's growing physically and as a volleyball player, contributing in multiple areas on offense and defense.   This team is at its best when [player_tooltip player_id='373682' first='Kennedey' last='Whitford'] is getting it done in the back row. Missouri-Kansas City commitment [player_tooltip player_id='508627' first='Stella' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='455710' first='Kiley' last='Devery'] are versatile, two-way standouts in the front row.   <a href="https://results.advancedeventsystems.com/event/PTAwMDAwMzY0NDE90/divisions/168187/teams/3721">Follow [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 16R Results</a>   Iowa Select 16 Mizuno, Open Division   I watched this group compete in St. Louis at its president's day classic, where I also caught Rockets 16R. Select <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/02/rockets-15r-select-16-mizuno-claim-prez-day-titles/">won the open division</a> there.   These two Iowa teams could make some noise in Florida. This Select Mizuno squad is loaded with talented student-athletes. It starts in the middle with the imposing [player_tooltip player_id='230661' first='Ellah' last='Derrer'], who's also a two-way force at Davenport Assumption.   Derrer's presence keeps opponents on edge and raises her teammates' level of play. And they rise to the occasion   [player_tooltip player_id='261085' first='Maren' last='Ouellette']<a href="https://prepdig.com/player/maren-ouellette/"></a> and [player_tooltip player_id='389002' first='Mckenzie' last='Moeller'] stand out as six-rotation performers with impressively well-rounded skill sets. Their contributions from all around the court are essential to this team's success.   Libero [player_tooltip player_id='261052' first='Ainsley' last='Haedt']<a href="https://prepdig.com/player/ainsley-haedt/"></a> and [player_tooltip player_id='389008' first='Addison' last='Allen'], a setter, are rock solid in their roles. They're fundamentally sound, consistent and mesh well with their teammates.   This squad also enjoys the luxury of a backup middle in [player_tooltip player_id='389003' first='Grace' last='Bohnert'],<a href="https://prepdig.com/player/grace-bohnert-2/"></a> who would start on a lot of teams. [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley']<a href="https://prepdig.com/player/carsyn-kelley/"></a> and [player_tooltip player_id='389004' first='Eliana' last='Barickman']<a href="https://prepdig.com/player/eliana-barickman/"></a> help in keeping of play high during their rotations.   <a href="https://results.advancedeventsystems.com/event/PTAwMDAwMzY0NDE90/divisions/168187/teams/78608">Follow Iowa Select 16 Mizuno Results</a>   CIA 16 Black, Premier Division   If I had to pick a club that made the most progress, top to bottom, in the last year, CIA would be in the conversation. Scouting several age groups throughout the spring, its top teams are very competitive.   [player_tooltip player_id='552881' first='Delilah' last='Kroyman'] (Waverly-Shell Rock) provides back-row consistency for this outfit. [player_tooltip player_id='389856' first='Brylea' last='Metzgar'] (AGWSR) is a sound all-around player that does her best work at the net as a two-way contributor.   [player_tooltip player_id='523167' first='Natalie' last=''] Mensen and [player_tooltip player_id='389858' first='Lauren' last='LeClere'] (West Delaware), [player_tooltip player_id='552886' first='Avery' last='Corcoran'] (Waverly-Shell Rock), [player_tooltip player_id='389854' first='Kampbell' last='Bryte'] (Dubuque Hempstead), [player_tooltip player_id='389855' first='Aspen' last='Sparks'] (Cedar Falls) and [player_tooltip player_id='552884' first='Lydia' last='Hook'] (Grundy Center) are among the other contributors heading to Orlando.   <a href="https://results.advancedeventsystems.com/event/PTAwMDAwMzY0NDE90/divisions/168188/teams/31977">Follow CIA 16 Black Results</a>   Dubuque Insanity 16-1 National, Classic Division   [player_tooltip player_id='476860' first='Lilee' last='Boriskey'] handed out 848 assists with 117 kills, 187 digs and 44.0 blocks as an Edgewood-Colesburg sophomore last year. [player_tooltip player_id='758822' first='Koye' last='Jaeger'] saw varsity action for Monticello in '23, and Anna Schockemoehl should help out the Dubuque Wahlert varsity this fall.   This Insanity team is unique in that it blends student-athletes from Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.   <a href="https://results.advancedeventsystems.com/event/PTAwMDAwMzY0NDE90/divisions/168191/teams/182619">Follow DBQ Insanity Results</a>

A busy time in Orlando for the AAU Nationals continued this week with 15U action getting underway on Monday. They will bring 16U into the event on Friday.