Vegas Preview: 16 USA
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<p>With as many teams as our Hoosier State has going to Las Vegas, we're taking the time to feature each team from ages 15U-17U. Here are five athletes from five different high schools on this particular squad that hope to make a major impact in one of the tougher fields in July.</p>
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<p>Again, once you've qualified for GJNCs, it goes without saying that there are SO many kids with a massive amount of talent and potential for success at the next level. Let's start with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513705' first='Kaelin' last='Quinlin'] ('26, 5-4 DS/L, Roncalli).</strong> A first-contact queen, Kaelin comes from a long line of ball control masters at Roncalli. With active feet and a calm platform, Miss Quinlin will be THE reason things stay in-system for this group. That last statement means a lot to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210333' first='Kenlee' last='Barnard'] ('26, 6-1 S, Evansville North),</strong> who is already doing big time things as the lead setter for this roster. Big and physical, Miss Barnard makes setting look easy and smooth. She can go get the tight pass and make it hittable, takes up plenty of space on the block, and knows when to go over on two. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402578' first='Lilly' last='Abney'] ('26, 5-9 OH, Zionsville)</strong> has a knack for making her contacts better for her setter. Her high contact point on her attack makes up for her frame, and can hit all of the shots necessary to be a primary attacker from the left. She's also above average on serve receive, making her a vital part of this team's success. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401487' first='Karsyn' last='Buck'] ('26, 5-9 S/RS, Northview)</strong> is a lithe and springy hybrid of an athlete that can do a little of everything. Offensively, she can handle the load of being a primary attacker from either pin. Defensively, she has good instincts and is regularly around the ball on first contact. She can also run an offense in a pinch, making her a nice addition for whomever she plays for. Finally, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394127' first='Ella' last='Vandermark'] ('26, 6-1 MB, Danville)</strong> is the big and physical middle that you need to succeed in any USA division at GJNCs. Already attacking at nearly ten feet, she puts pace on the ball that isn't seen from too many middles in this age group in Indiana. She uses her length to easily defend from pin to pin, all while having a faster-than-average transition speed to be ready to attack at a moment's notice.</p>
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