USAV GJNC Preview: 2025 Top Middles

The USAV Girls Junior National Championships are fast approaching, which will take place from July 3rd through the 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top teams from across the country are currently preparing to compete in hopes of representing their club and region well. Many teams from the CEVA Region were awarded bids and are eager to show the country what volleyball from the Pacific Northwest looks like!     Leading up to the tournament, PrepDig Oregon will highlight players to watch from each of the CEVA teams that received bids.    Up now, the top middles from the class of 2025 in attendance!      Gugliotta has been a huge contributor for Rise 17 Flagship out of the middle, and will be a key piece to the teams success as they compete in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. She is an athletic and aggressive middle, hungry to find a way to score. She displays excellent court vision, showcasing creative ways to find the open court. She has an explosive approach and a quick arm swing.     Roesinger has seen court time in the middle for NPJ Portland 17-1 National and will be a major factor in the teams ability to battle in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. She is fast in transition and gets off the floor quickly. Her ability to turn the ball to right back on a quick to score was noted.     Roundy has been a critical part of the NPJ Salem 17-1 National team's success this season, and will be put to work in the middle at USAV Nationals as they battle in the 17 National division. Offensively, she is aggressive in transition and hits the slide with confidence. At 6'3”, she is a massive presence at the net, and with a high vertical jump and formidable press, she proves hard for attackers to work around.     Shields has been utilized in the middle for NPJ Bend 17-1 National and will be a key player as the team competes in the 17 American division at USAV Nationals. She has a productive backswing and an aggressive snap on the ball. She has opportunities to swing from the outside in certain rotations and proves her versatility, consistently getting the team a side out.     Carroll is one of three talented middles on the Athena 17-1 Gold team and should take on that role as the team competes in the 17 Liberty division at USAV Nationals. She is fast in transition and will pivot quickly to be an available set option. She has an eye for finding a hole in the block and exposes the open court.     Troche has been a major offensive weapon for the Athena 17-1 Gold team and her versatility in the front row will be crucial as the team competes in the 17 Liberty division at USAV Nationals. Alternating between the middle and the right side, she is an aggressive and vocal blocking presence at the net.     Eglarico will be a major player for NPJ Salem 17-1 National as they battle in the 17 National division at USAV Nationals. She is an athletic and dynamic middle, with impressive leaping abilities and a quick arm. A top beach player, this translates well to the court, with exceptional court vision, she flexes her versatile hitting arsenal often.     Brewer has been a big contributor for NPJ Portland 17 National out of the middle and will be key to the team's success as they compete in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. With a heavy arm and an aggressive snap, she is fed the ball often to put the ball away. Her blocking is formidable, with a productive first step laterally and a massive press, she creates a wall that is hard for opponents to work around.     Rudd will be a crucial aspect of the Aspire NW 17-1 Empire lineup as the team takes on the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. She showcases an explosive last two steps to her approach that launches her off the floor, which, coupled with a fast arm, proves tough to stop. From the service line, she brings an aggressive jump float serve.     Harrington is one of three talented middles on the Athena 17-1 Gold team and should take on that role as the team competes in the 17 Liberty division at USAV Nationals. She has showcased a lot of improvement this club season in all areas of her game. With an aggressive approach and a heavy arm, when she connects with the ball, it is booming.    —   We can support these amazing athletes by sharing articles with family, friends, fans, and coaches. To do this, subscribe to our site and share across your social media platforms.    Stay informed by following Prep Dig on its various social media platforms. Follow Prep Dig PNW on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdig_pnw/">@prepdigpnw</a>) for updates on Oregon and Washington athletes.   Sometimes, unintentional errors happen. For corrections, please email prepdigpnw@gmail.com with“PrepDig Correction” in the subject line.

The USAV Girls Junior National Championships are fast approaching, which will take place from July 3rd through the 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top teams from across the country are currently preparing to compete in hopes of representing their club and region well. Many teams from the CEVA Region were awarded bids and are eager to show the country what volleyball from the Pacific Northwest looks like!