Five 17U Prospects Heading to St. Louis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='662586' first='Dani' last='Jones']</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']<br>Don't underestimate Jones as an undersized middle when you see her walk on the court. She is athletic. Returning to [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] this season, she provided some big moments for them last year with her quickness around her setter. She gets off the floor fast, can rise for good contact above the tape, and with good space can turn on the ball to drive it with pace. The 15 seed overall in 17 Open, this team will compete in Pool 2 on day one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487258' first='Reagan' last='Dolan']</strong> - NKYVC<br>Dolan has been highlighted multiple times and she once again gets a mention as she prepares to guide her team into St. Louis in the 17 Premier Red division. NKYVC recently hosted a competitive scrimmage with teams from [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] and KIVA getting some extra opportunities to compete before the holiday weekend. Dolan was a big factor in balancing her attackers with good variation in her location and tempo, which can be a huge benefit to their play this weekend if their passing and defense can get her in system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='935135' first='Myla' last='Toney'] </strong>- Air City CHiX<br>At 6'3, Toney can make a big impact at the net from pin to pin. She drives her arms up and open at the end of her approach pattern and with good space she can get on top of the ball, using her length to drop it sharply to the court. She had a great junior season for Troy Christian as she earned a career best 217 kills for a 2.5 k/s average on a .258 efficiency, also a career high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='542132' first='Maggie' last='Teel'] </strong>- [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']<br>Teel is a capable libero with ability to help their offense get started through her passing and her defense. On the defensive side, she responds well to both hard driven and off speed offense coming across the net as she is not afraid to lay herself out on the court to keep the point in motion for her team. Improving her balance with her feet stopped at the point of contact will allow her increased time to react that can help the efficiency of her movement and angle production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='843066' first='Kara' last='Michel'] </strong>- AVC<br>A 2028 prospect competing for AVC 17 White, Michel can make things happen as a hitter with her left hand. As she continues to develop her approach timing and momentum, improve consistency will allow her to use her athleticism more and increase her impact. However, when she is on time and ope to the ball, she is not afraid to speed up her arm and swing aggressively. Her tools re growing as well in her versatility to swing from both sides of the court.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->