2025 Club Preview: Legacy 16-1 ADIDAS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a big 2024 club season where it collected an AAU Open National Championship as a 15U squad, Legacy 16-1 ADIDAS has very high hopes for the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things gets started for the squad at The Nike Classic in a few weeks. Here's a closer look at the group that will be coached by Ricky Cottrill, Jennifer Cottrill and Brady Rosen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Legacy 16-1 ADIDAS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442995' first='Marlie' last='Smith'] - S</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442976' first='Cynthia' last='Ockerman'] - MB</td><td>Franklynn Ramsdell-Washington - MB</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442999' first='Olivia' last='Berishaj'] - MB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442987' first='Kate' last='Kalczynski'] - OH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='480861' first='Bryn' last='Meyer'] - OH</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='454352' first='Calli' last='LeFevre'] - OH</td><td>Charlotte Gardner - OH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='436889' first='Sophia' last='Smith'] - RS</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442967' first='Addison' last='Stepp'] - DS/L</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442994' first='Makayla' last='Naves'] - DS/L</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Returning Firepower</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is going to be able to get back to where it left off in 2024 behind a powerful offense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442995' first='Marlie' last='Smith'] </strong>is back at setter to run this talented group. She's a proven leader and one of the strongest setters in the class of 2027. Coming off a great season with Clarkston, Smith won't be lacking in confidence this club season. She's got leading hitters back to work with in 6'1” outside <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442987' first='Kate' last='Kalczynski']</strong>, who took a big step forward as a six-rotation outside this fall with Mercy. Also 6'2” middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442976' first='Cynthia' last='Ockerman']</strong> is back after establishing great chemistry with Smith in 2024. Marian duo <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='436889' first='Sophia' last='Smith'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454352' first='Calli' last='LeFevre']</strong> are also back. Both are a big threat on the left and right side, respectively, and showed a lot of growth in the last year as players. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442999' first='Olivia' last='Berishaj'] </strong>is also an explosive utility hitter that has big power and explosiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ohio Additions</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad has tapped into the Ohio pipeline to bolster the depth. Three players from the state will join the roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480861' first='Bryn' last='Meyer'] </strong>is a 6'2” outside that is making the move from Mintonette last year. She's got the ability to fly off the floor and can touch 10 feet. This is a big get for Legacy on the outside. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592201' first='Frankie' last='Ramsdell-Washington'] </strong>is a 6'1” middle that can also touch 10 feet and brings great depth to the middle, both with her attack ability and as a blocker. <strong>Charlotte Gardner </strong>is a utility option that can excel in the front or back row and is coming off a big prep season with Anthony Wayne.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Defensive Aces</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While this Legacy squad has plenty of firepower, its defensive ability can't be overlooked. You'd be hard pressed to find a better back-row duo than <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442967' first='Addison' last='Stepp'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442994' first='Makayla' last='Naves']</strong>. Both are among the elite defenders in this class and have a lot of big-match experience to rely on. Last year, both shined at different times in high-pressure matches to help Legacy be one of the best in the country. They should be able to live up to that billing again this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Season</strong> <strong>Expectations</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team isn't shying away from lofty goals. After winning a national championship in 2024 and consistently competing for open titles around the country, this team believes it can win every event it is entered into. Their defense is polished, their setter is elite, and they have a number of arms that can get hot and take over a match. If this team starts hot, it's going to be a long season for their opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->