Teams with Winning Records at USAV 16, 17 Nationals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A number of teams from the Pioneer Region and Tennessee finished with winning records at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National 16, 17 Championships at the Indiana Convention Center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club 16-1 Tsunami bounced back from rough performances in pool play to win five in a row on the final two days and finish 6-4 in the rugged 16 Open Division. That was good for a 25th-place tie out of 48 teams. Another NKYVC team in 17-2 placed 41st out of 64 teams in the 17 Freedom Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four teams did well in the American Divisions. the Alliance 16 Molten team took 19th out of 96 teams with a solid 9-2 record and the Memphis Metro 16 Elite Black finished 6-4 taking 21st out of 96 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pair of Pioneer Region teams finished well in the 17 American Division. The Union 17 Black team took a tie for 25th with a 5-4 record and the Lexington United 17 Elite team finished 7-3 good for a tie for 51st out of 96 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To get in front of Prep Dig Scouts, college coaches and other top talent from the Class of 2030 at the Freshman Showcase in Wilder on July 18, register here. This code of Mike26PD25OFF gives players 25 percent off registration.&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2288/register/kentucky-stock-up-showcase">https://events.prepdig.com/e/2288/register/kentucky-stock-up-showcase</a>. The Stock Up Event for the 2027 through 2029 classes is also the same day. One can also use the discount code and register here.&nbsp;<a href="http://events.prepdig.com/e/2288/register/kentucky-stock-up-showcase">http://events.prepdig.com/e/2288/register/kentucky-stock-up-showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741504"],"_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-6a486de8cda35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Redlinger (pictured) has turned into a more solid hitter during club season. Redlinger takes hard rips from the pins and middle. Redlinger tools blocks and smokes crosses to side lines. Redlinger is not afraid to use her size to power balls through double blocks. She has also improved her blocking form during club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["957111"],"_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-6a486f48b432a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coulter (pictured) turned into a solid setter during club season for 16 Elite Black. Coulter has great touch and does a good job sending out of system balls back toward the net so hitters can pound down balls across. Coulter does a great job involving a number of hitters. Coulter does not lock her arms on sets and executes back sets with little lean. Coulter also showed her versatility from the right side taking solid swings with a quick arm swing. Coulter uses her size to go over and around blocks, often beating double blocks before they form. Coulter has sound blocking form and has quick reactions on defense. Coulter makes the simple passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724992"],"_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-6a4872d3119e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baxter has outstanding size and uses that to set balls at tough angles. She does a great job making sure a number of hitters get touches so opponents can't key on one of them. Baxter consistently puts hitters in good position to terminate balls. She also uses her versatility to take big rips and makes nice first touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484445"],"_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-6a4872d311a7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reckers is primed for a great final season for the Thoroughbreds. Reckers is driven to dig up any ball that comes her way. Reckers anticipates balls well and redirects her body quickly to make the consistent passes. She is consistent in the back row. Reckers has picked up hitting tendencies well throughout her career and done what she can to beat balls to their destinations on the court. The topspin on her serves lands a lot of quick points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for two years and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. 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