Vegas Preview: 16 Freedom

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Use code KypDig2024 to get $10 off of your registration to our Stock Up Showcase August 3!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Freedom bid to GJNCs comes from the regional championships, and I was treated to a steady and consistent program from "the region" back in February. They've made multiple appearances in USA Qualifiers, and have a few players that can play multiple positions regularly. This will be a fun squad to watch in July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ignite 16 Elite</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the most part, there were no "flashy" or "look-at-me" type of players. Most, if not all, of this roster are matter-of-fact blue-collar players that can fit a role for a bunch of different reasons at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489963' first='Ava' last='Bercot'] ('26, 5-8 DS/L, Illiana Christian)</strong> is a major part of this team's success. Her serve receive is balanced and accurate, while she's always in the right spot on defense. Setter<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='381125' first='Lucinda' last='McCollum'] ('26, 5-10 S, Merrillville) </strong>is quick on her feet, accurate with her hands, and super deceptive when going over on two contacts. I liked the play of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514784' first='Abigail' last='Parrish'] ('26, 6-0 RS, Chesterton)</strong> as well. She can also step in to set if her left-handed hammer isn't enough for you. Finally, outsides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489977' first='Kayla' last='Dudek'] ('26, 5-8 OH, Lake Central) </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514786' first='Avery' last='Mullin'] ('26, 5-9 OH, Valparaiso)</strong> really showed out in May at the PrepDig ChiTown Classic. Both are capable of shouldering the load of being that six-rotation player that's coveted at the next level. In all, this roster as a whole is one of the more complete teams from Indiana, without that flashy player at the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->