18s Stand Out at Regionals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend was the Regional Bid championships for 18u in the NTX region. The two day tournament held nonstop competition on every court. With Excel 18 National Red taking the gold over [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] in the championship game, there is much to talk about! The gold bracket was packed with talent and energy. So let's get into who fought hard enough to take a bid to nationals. There was too many athletes to see to pack into one go so stick around for more stand out play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Freedom Winner</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412781"],"_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-69b82443794b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='412781' first='Ciara' last='Williams'], a big presence for Skyline 18 Black every time she is on the court. The swing, close to block, the energy!! Ciara did the alongside her team this weekend to take a big win this weekend to ensure her club season is not over yet. She is strong at the net and a confident presence needed on any team. Catch her at nationals, there is no missing this big time Middle and all her energy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">American Winners</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["433610"],"_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-69b824437952a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A performing pin hitter, [player_tooltip player_id='433610' first='Kylie' last='Meche'] of NRG 18 AMPD Navy did the job this weekend! Everything about this player is strong and loud for all the right reasons. Kylie and her team worked to win the American bid after many big plays to carry them through the bracket. Her big jump and killer swing made a go to throughout the weekend and she did not disappoint. Her hustle and tenacity will be present every time she sets foot on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254149"],"_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-69b824437957a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='254149' first='Emma' last='Nguyen'], setter for [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] 18 Red, takes on the pressure of controlling the tempo. A tiny but mighty force when it comes to moving the ball across the net. She is quick and confident on the floor, allowing her hitters to trust that she will deliver a hittable ball. After a hard fought weekend she and her team will be at Nationals fighting to take gold in American.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">National Winners</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["792859"],"_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-69b82443795c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='792859' first='Molly' last='Williams'], Ds/L for Excel 18 National White put in work this weekend. Alongside her team, Molly was not letting a ball drop for Excel. A true defensive force in the backrow and encouraged her team with consistent energy every single point. Her hustle, discipline and overall play with her teammates ensured the gold bracket win for her team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ashtyn Werth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b8244379672"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashtyn Werth Ds/L for [program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''] 18 National Sears. a top 10 ranked team this year and it is clear Ashtyn is trusted to lead the backrow. Her footwork is discplined and her pass under control. With a high play IQ and a hustle like hers makes it very difficult for opposing offenses to score. This level of competitive play is exactly what punched her team a National Bid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->