Four Missouri Teams Ready for American Battle at GJNC
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The 17s are excited to get their national titles aspirations off to a start! Their tournament will run July 1st-July 4th. Let’s get you up to date with the teams representing the state this week. Mavs 816 17-1 How did…
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Continue ReadingThe 17s are excited to get their national titles aspirations off to a start! Their tournament will run July 1st-July 4th. Let’s get you up to date with the teams representing the state this week.
Mavs 816 17-1
How did they get here? 2nd in HOA Regional Play
Other notes: 10th HOA Power League, 26th Show Me
The team started a little slow but got things going at the right time to clinch a bid at regionals. Lacey Higgins Lacey Higgins 5'9" | S Lee's Summit West | 2022 State MO is one of the better setters in the state for this class. Jalyn Walruff Jalyn Walruff 6'0" | OH Blue Springs | 2022 State MO has been strong at the net. Sophie Kaster has continued to improve and has been a factor with her height and reach on the right side. Oliva Schnick is a player you can’t miss on the court with her defensive prowess. Alexandra Pennington returned mid-season to provide much-needed height.
Mizuno Club North 17-1
How did they get here? Won Nothern Lights American Division
Other notes: 5th in HOA Power League, 9th at Show Me, 32nd Lone Star
Club North has been very good this season as evidenced by their Power League finish. They should be positioned to still be in contention after the first two days of competition. Autumn Kaderly Autumn Kaderly 5'6" | S Smithville | 2022 State MO has performed well this spring. Isabella Reynolds is a rising middle in the region. Yanni Washington Yanni Washington 5'10" | OH North Kansas City | 2022 State MO has made her presence known over the course of the year. Rebecca Wright Rebecca Wright 5'7" | DS/L Liberty | 2022 State MO and Lia Graham have been stellar defensively. Lilian Holden is a fun player to watch along with OH Haylee O’Meara, who is a legit scoring threat on every swing.
Rockwood Thunder 17 White
How did they get here? Show Me
Other notes: 5th Sunshine Qualifier, 3rd MEQ, 13th in Gateway League
This is a team more than capable of walking away with the big trophy this weekend. They have had a strong qualifier season and aren’t afraid of any team standing across the net. We watched them earlier this season and were really impressed with Sienna Wright from the setter position. She is poised and confident and a difference-maker on the court. MB Maya Esparza is a smart player and uses her speed and vision to score points. Oliver Grothe is the type of defensive player you love to have on your side. She is all over the court and sacrifices her body to keep balls off the floor.
HPSTL 17 Royal
How did they get here? Gateway Bid
Other notes: 9th Windy City, 23rd MEQ, 17th Show Me
17 Royal took care of business in their Gateway Bid tournament after an up and down qualifier season. Hayley Baliva Hayley Baliva 6'0" | RS St. Joseph's Academy | 2022 State MO has been a spark for this team. Mia Trankler Mia Trankler 6'0" | MB Jackson | 2022 State MO has provided balance in the middle with her play.