Triple Crown Power Pools: Missouri and Kansas

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What many have called the Super Bowl of volleyball kicks off this weekend in Kansas City with the Triple Crown National Invitational Tournament. The teams in attendance have received an invite. The officials working have received an invitation. It is an attempt to get the best of the best. The best of USAV, AAU, and JVA all under one roof. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the intriguing parts of this tournament is that, out of the gate, the top teams get to face off without risking the chance to still play for a title on the last day. Regardless of the outcome, they remain in the hunt. These teams are placed in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pools. Below are the teams in Missouri and Kansas tagged for these pools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] 15 Black was placed in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool B. They went 9-1 in the [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League gauntlet, losing to [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] in the final match. [player_tooltip player_id='793164' first='Summer' last='Fogel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='909863' first='Tessa' last='Redmond'] are a couple of pins to spotlight when they take on AJV 15 adidas, Boiler Jrs 15O Gold, and Elevation 15 ED</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League champions, [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] 15-1 will be in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool B. They went undefeated over ten matches, dropping one set along the way. They get Tstreet 15- Chandler, Top Select 15 Elite, and SC Rockstar 15-Carlos out of the gate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428892' first='PVA' last=''] 15 Elite will take flight in Pool C. They finished third in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League, going 8-2. They have D Skyline 15 Royal-David, FaR Out 15 Black, and Triangle 15 Black on their horizon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We get some love from the East side of the state with [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 15 Elite getting an invite into the [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool actions in group C. They went 7-0 last weekend in the Gateway Region's bid event. They will open play against Triangle 15 Black, COAST 15-1 Luis, and D Skyline 15 Royal-David</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] 16 Black has had success over the years and has earned a spot on [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool A. They had a third-place finish in the HOA [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League, falling behind Mavs KC 16 Elite and [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last='']'] 16-1, who are both in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool C. [program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] will start play against A5 16-Gabe, TAV 16 Black Yun, and Alamo 16 Premier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] 16-1, who finished runner-up in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League, will be in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool C when the first serve takes place. [player_tooltip player_id='518349' first='Sanaa' last='Woodberry'] is a player to keep an eye on. [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] will start with AVC CLE 16 Red, Elevation 16 Renfro, and HJV 16 Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mavs KC 16 Elite will be in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool D. They are fresh off of earning a national bid by winning [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League with a 9-1 record, beating both [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last='']'] and [program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last='']. They are a fun team to watch and will play Mintonette Sports m.61, KIVA 16 Red, and Munciana 16 Nighthawks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HPSTL 16 Royal joins the party in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] Pool D. They went 6-1 in region bid action last weekend. In their pool, they will face South County 16 Nina, Vegas Aces 16 Ren, and AJV 16 Adidas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] 17 Black has a bid clinched in the Open division and will look to make a splash in Pool B, where they will face Tstreet 17 Hayden, Vision 17 Gold, and FORZA1 North 17 One. They are a team with many weapons along the front line and getting great defensive play in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 17 Elite is another team not short on talent and will be in Pool B. They didn't drop a set, going 7-0 in region bid play a weekend ago. They will face FORZA1 North 17 One, VC Nebraska 17 Elite, and Tstreet 17 Hayden. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>18U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sole team representing the bi-state area is Open double qualified [program_tooltip program_id='430200' first='KC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] 18-1. They will be in Pool C and will look to continue their consistent play early in the season. They will get Far Out 18 Black, 1st Alliance 18 Gold, and Legacy 18-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->