Meet the OKRVA All Stars 15-2 Team: Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The USAV All-Star Championships is a yearly event where both all-star delegations from all 40 USAV Regions, as well as International Teams from FIVB, come to compete in four age divisions: U13, U15, U17, and U19.&nbsp;&nbsp; This year, the Oklahoma Region will be sending 5 teams to compete in Columbus, Ohio:&nbsp; two U15 Girls teams, U17 Girls, U15 Boys, and U17 Boys.&nbsp; The players are hand selected by the Oklahoma Region's All-Star coaches and delegation at a tryout the night before regionals- with talented players from various clubs throughout the state competing for spots.&nbsp; The competition begins on July 23^rd, and all 5 teams are participating camps July 10-12 and July 17-19 to prepare.&nbsp; Let's take an in depth look at the 10 members of the OKRVA Region Girls 15-2 Team…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='995138' first='Nora' last='Montgomery'] – OH/OPP, Oklahoma Peak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nora has stood out instantly with her size, blocking ability and aggressive hitting- on both the right side and outside.&nbsp; In scrimmaging against the U17 team during week 1 camp, she really made a big impact slowing down outside hitters with her block in the 3 rotations she's on the court.&nbsp; She was able to match their height and athleticism at the net, despite the age difference.&nbsp; Nora also emerged as a go to hitter- especially when the team found themselves in a tough spot.&nbsp; She has a high contact point and a strong snap, combined with an ability to swing both angle and line consistently.&nbsp; The team will need her to continue to come up big at the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meg Moschak – MB, Oklahoma Charge (Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meg was an easy choice for the selection committee, showing her athleticism and flexibility in the tryout.  She is able to score on a variety of different sets and tempos from the middle position, as well as from the outside and right side.  She's aggressive and always looking to score- which this team will need from her as they battle some of the best players in the country.  Meg also shows some solid back row play- both defensively and as a hitter out of the back row- which is essential as both middles must serve (the Championships utilize the FIVB rulebook- which does not permit liberos to serve).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sarah Shade – DS/L, Club Ace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarah is a player you'll want to track as she progresses through her career.&nbsp; She has really been diligent to soak in all the information being thrown at her in the first 3 days of camp.&nbsp; She's also quickly emerged as a leader on the team.&nbsp; She brings a ton of energy and communication, as well as coachability.&nbsp; She relentlessly pursues the ball in defense, and is not afraid to hit the floor.&nbsp; As she continues to learn the serve receive system, as well as more big game experience playing against the U17 and U15-1 teams, we anticipate her game taking another leap during the 2^nd week of camp.&nbsp; You can tell she's a competitor, and will be fighting hard for that libero spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943807' first='Alexis' last='August'] – S/OPP, Oklahoma Charge (Tulsa)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lexi played up a year this past club season, and playing against older competition should help prepare her for the Championships.&nbsp; Primarily a setter, she's shown herself to be capable in serve receive and as a hitter- opening up some opportunities to hit on the right side as well.&nbsp; Lexie has a good feel for where to go with the ball offensively, based on which hitters are hot, as well as what the defense is giving up.&nbsp; She's also picking up the setter attack (dump) really well- giving her team another offensive weapon to employ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hannah Brem – OH, Virago</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, Hannah sustained an injury at Nationals last month and will not be able to travel with the team to Columbus- but was still one of the original 10 selected for the team.&nbsp; The team will miss her versatility more than anything.&nbsp; As a well-rounded pin hitter, Hannah can contribute as a lead attacker on the outside, a solid blocker on the right side, and also playing defense and serve receiving out of the DS position.&nbsp;&nbsp; The depth and additional line-up combinations she provided the team will be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->