TSE wins multiple crowns; Day 2 sound DS/Setters at Players Event

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] Volleyball Club had a banner day at the Players Championship at Louisville's Kentucky Exposition Center on Sunday. The club won four crowns and placed in the top 10 in 12 divisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 15 Blue team finished a perfect 7-0 to win the 15 Open Division holding off AVC Cleveland 15 Red, 2-1 (25-17, 21-25, 15-13) for the third tournament championship this season. The likes of [player_tooltip player_id='579836' first='Charlotte' last='Patton'] (pictured), [player_tooltip player_id='582228' first='Lauren' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='510903' first='Lowe' last='Long'] dominated the net. Their teammates did their part to bring another title home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 17 White team won the 17 Premier Division knocking off HP South 17 Premier, 2-1 (22-25, 25-20, 15-9) in the title game. That is the first championship after finishing a high of fifth place for this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 15 White team won the 15 Premier Division for the second crown this season with a convincing 2-0 (25-15, 25-14) win over MOD Elite G15 Blue in the title game. That team also won the JVA World Challenge at the same venue in early April.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 16 Gray team won the 16 Club Division with a 2-0 (25-19, 26-24) win over Putnam Volleyball Club - Inferno in the title game. This is the first crown after taking runner-up in three other tournaments earlier in the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These setters and defensive specialists made a difference for the teams over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["582221"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e0411e4a21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bareswilt is really quick on her feet, allowing her to make sound two to three-point passes. She only dives for balls when necessary. The lefty keeps opponents out of rhythm with her serving and does a great job encouraging her teammates on and off the floor. Bareswilt said she's been working on developing a stronger platform, which helps create those good passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611962"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":780362,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e0411e4aea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Janes is doing a good job running the offense for the 16 Blue team, getting a number of hitters involved. Janes is coachable, consistently doing what is asked of her. Janes has a deceptive setover and will only improve throughout the rest of the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780365"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e06bda167d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Petkovic is someone to watch throughout her high school career. The daughter of the University of Louisville's Volleyball Director of Operations, Petkovic's athleticism and dedication to the game shows on the court. Petkovic is a sound passer and makes nice rainbow serves to the back line. Petkovic can make nice out of system sets and brings outstanding energy to the 14 Red team on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e06bda1702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michaelis could be one to watch at Turpin over the next four years at both defensive specialist and outside hitter. She's a good all-around player. Michaelis hustles hard after balls and sends strong serves to different parts of the court. She sent one to the right corner in the loss to KIVA 14 Red. Michaelis also does a good job putting power into balls. She had a sound line hit in that same game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484257"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":780372,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e0850b7346"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans has shown consistent improvement throughout the club season for the 16 Silver team. She played a big role in the team's comeback win over CYVBC 16 Blue team Sunday. She reads defenses well and involves multiple hitters. Evans does a number of sets including back sets. Evans is also a nice passer. She said taking lessons and doing extra reps has led to cleaner sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. 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