Summerfest 16 Open Key Performers on Day One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a solid day one for Ohio-based teams at Summerfest in 16 Open. AVC CLE 16 Red battled through Power Pool A to a three-way tie at a 2-1 record. Due to tie-breaking procedures, they earned the top seed and advanced to the gold bracket on Sunday. NKYVC 16-1 Tsunami also battled well in Power Pool B as they entered the event as the pool's #4 seed and finished second with a 2-1 record. The other big winners were Elite VBTC 16 Black and [program_tooltip program_id='431711' first='Boss' last='CLE'] 16-1, both winning their respective pools with the same 3-0 record to earn a spot in the gold bracket. Also advancing from Ohio were TVC 16 Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following are some top prospects from these teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721325"],"_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-6a1b3e47747f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King continues to be regarded as one of the more physical middles in the 2028 Ohio class. Her assertiveness continues to grow and her impact is felt when she gets ahold of the ball offensively. When in rhythm and on time, she can put some big force behind her contact. She's also a key piece defensively as she moves well laterally and can get up quickly and over with big presence when blocking. [program_tooltip program_id='431711' first='Boss' last='CLE'] 16-1 is playing good volleyball right now, a late season wish for all teams when preparing for an opportunity at nationals. They will compete in the GJNC 16 National division in the coming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["719101"],"_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-6a1b3e4774881"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freed wears the libero jersey well in that she has great tools to play this position effectively for the quality of offense her club team can generate. At 5'11, she has skills to an offensive arm but has been making big contributions as a primary first-touch contributer with her passing and defense. She has good range in her movement and length of her platform while also having good command of the court in leading this phase well among her teammates in the back row with her. In Sunday's gold bracket, this squad will next play Metro 16 Travel, the opening day top seed for the 16 Open division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["582210"],"_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-6a1b3e47748dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A major part of her team's offense once again this season, Regula is a reliable primary pin as an outside hitter. She can see a high volume of swings and can produce at a good rate whether it results in points or a competitive play to put pressure on the opponent. At 5'11, she is steady in what she can do and as this team's offense can get into flow state through both pins, their outside hitters can find good space to swing aggressively and be terminal. She and her team earned the top seed out of Power Pool A, a great sign for their upcoming nationals appearance at the GJNC in the 16 National division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["727143"],"_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-6a1b3e4774951"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roose (*pictured) is a prolific offensive force at the net. She continues the long stretch of developing prospects that have good versatility competing for both NKYVC and Notre Dame Academy, one of Kentucky's best high school programs. Her ability to get on time with the set as a middle and through a quick tempo pin option drives her impact for this team as she can put some big heat behind the ball while finding space to guide her arm towards. This team will take on [program_tooltip program_id='431711' first='Boss' last='CLE'] 16-1 in the first round of the gold bracket on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991452"],"_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-6a1b3e4774993"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Expect Ruhe to be among the ranked 2028s with the next update ahead. The 6'0 middle has a long frame with good reach. Offensively, her footwork and approach mechanics overall have been creating more quality opportunities for her as the club season as progressed. When she is on time with good space, she can contact the ball with arm control and force. Her defense has displayed some impressive action as well, especially when balanced in the air and over the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->