Ohio 15U Teams Finding Big Success at GJNC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In two of the top divisions at the USAV national tournament, multiple Ohio-based teams are still in the mix late in the event to compete for a podium finish. [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] 15 ED will battle on Saturday in the 15 Open division as the final step into the championship bracket. After finishing 4-1 in their pool, good for second place, they advanced to Pool 1 in Group 1 among the upper mix of teams that represent the best in this age group from across the country. In the 15 National division, CVC 15 Black put together a huge effort to win their pool and assume the top seed heading into Round 2. Also in 15 National is [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] 15 Tony. They finished 3-2 after opening pool play to remain in Group 1 in Round 2. Here are some of the key performers from these teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781997"],"_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-6a3f5ec30fea4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This team doesn't win as much as they do without the effort and success individually by Hatfield. As the top-ranked DS/L in the Ohio 2029 class, she stabliizes everything they do with her presence as well as how efficiently and purposeful she moves to pass and pursue the ball defensively. She will see some of their biggest challenges as they enter Round 2 on Saturday with the championship bracket on the line. Hatfield will undoubtedly help lead the battle with her tools and confidence, and with an expectation to be in position to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740425"],"_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-6a3f5ec30fee1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Proving herself as a leader for her team throughout the club season that included some adversity due to injuries to multiple athletes, Welch has continued to hone or command of her team's effort through her role as the primary setter and floor general. The variation she has created among her hitters has been key as the core group has been spread with good use in key moments to keep teams off balance defensively. Through their full rotation, they has found success across the net and from the back row. Her effort is helping them compete with a lot of confidence to close the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["937031"],"_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-6a3f5ec30ff04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rand is one of the arms that has been displaying good effort as an outside hitter, At 5'7, she has been swinging with purpose in how she controls her contact and force on the ball that can cause fits for opposing defenses. Her movement in placement and pace adjustments can drive the ball aggressively or find open space when she takes some of the force off her swing. She also contributes in the ball control and defensive areas as this team scraps well to keep the ball off the floor and create more opportunities offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782003"],"_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-6a3f5ec30ff23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pfahl is another floor leader for this CVC team. From the libero role, she brings big energy in how she competes and supports her team. Her quickness leads some of her movement to extend her range or chase down balls in emergency situations that represents how freely then have appeared to play at times. Pfahl has also had some key moments from the service line and in taking the second contact and putting hitters into good situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000617"],"_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-6a3f5ec30ff41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cloninger recently arrived on the radar as a setter for this [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] team. What was noticeable about her distribution is how she balances her decisions to develop variety and get all positions in motion and part of the action with their arms. In system, she has good touch and tempo while she can control her location well with her platform when off the net to put the ball into a hittable zone. This group is three matches from the championship bracket in the 15 National division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->