15u Gold Bracket Finishers

<p>Bracket play for all 15u divisions finished up yesterday, and our Texas teams did not disappoint. Six divisions, 11 Texas teams finishing in the gold bracket, and 1 USA champion. It was a hard fought weekend for all teams, lots of great volleyball and players to see as play progressed. This class is definitely something to keep any eye on in the coming years. Before we get into round 2 of play with the 16s and 17s divisions, let's talk about our 15u gold bracket finishers. American and Freedom divisions up first, stay tuned for the rest to follow.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">15 American Gold Bracket Standouts</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1001594' first='Adriana' last='Cavallo'], an explosive middle for New Age 15 Select. Competing in gold bracket of the American division, Adriana and her team fought hard and fell short. Adriana brings a spark of energy to her team from her first touch on the ball. She is aggressive at the net, swinging hard and swinging from anywhere. An overpass, an in rhythm set, or an out of system ball, she is going to go up big and swing to score. Her energy and determination to win fuels her team after every point and keeps them pushing throughout play. There is no denying Adriana's presence and influence on her team, she is definitely a player to see next season.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='578462' first='Georgia' last='Moehring'], 6 rotation outside hitter for Untouchable 15 Diamond. A club that is up and coming across all ages because of players like Georgia. There is not a play happening without her communicating with her time, fighting to keep the ball in play, and maintaining high energy throughout the game. When she is at the net she is swinging big, elevating above the block and driving the ball past defenders. Defensively, she is going to go all out for every ball. Georgia stay disciplined and fights for every point, this is the kind of play that was an obvious key factor in her team's success this season.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1001606' first='Mackenzie' last='Polasek'], a phenomenal 6 rotation setter for HJV 15 Premier. A setter who does not hesitate to attack the defense on her own. From the front row she has an aggressive setter dump that will score on defenders who are not ready. She keeps her foot on the gas from the serving line, with a good and strong serve that disrupts the pass and keeps her team ahead. Her hitters trust that she will deliver an clean ball across the net, putting them in position to score. Mackenzie sets the tempo for her team and does well maintaining it throughout play. There is no doubt she is a player to keep on the court.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">15 Freedom Gold Bracket Standouts</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Cherish Rodriguez, outside hitter out of Amarillo, Texas. A big swing for Amarillo Xtreme 15 icons this weekend, she left it all on the floor every match. She does well elevating over the block and swinging intentionally, placing the ball in open court and forcing defenders to make adjustments. Cherish also brings good energy to floor for her team, communicating and encouraging every dead ball. Her energy and all out play are clear to have been a big impact on Xtreme's outcome this season.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='908513' first='Delia' last='Vazquez'], an all out hustling libero for AP 15 Baden. A good defender never stops talking, moving, and keeps control of her pass, and Delia does just that. She reads the play well and reacts quick and swift to the ball, never hesitating to make the play. Her ability to get her platform under every ball is a key reason she has the libero jersey. She transitions well and covers her hitters with intent, ensuring her teammates she will keep the play alive. With high competition levels this weekend, it is clear Delia runs her back court and does it well.</p>

Bracket play for all 15u divisions finished up yesterday, and our Texas teams did not disappoint. Six divisions, 11 Texas teams finishing in the gold bracket, and 1 USA champion. It was a hard fought weekend for all teams, lots of great volleyball and players to see as play progressed. This class is definitely something to keep any eye on in the coming years. Before we get into round 2 of play with the 16s and 17s divisions, let's talk about our 15u gold bracket finishers. American and Freedom divisions up first, stay tuned for the rest to follow.