Big Competition at Columbus Invitational

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend marks one of the best in-season tournaments as several of Ohio's top teams are competing in the Columbus Invitational. Here are some of the top teams and athletes to look for Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Magnificat</em></strong><br>The Blue Streaks are 11-1 on the season and are led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114595' first='Julia' last='Sprecher'] </strong>who averages 3.8 kills per set. Fellow junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232843' first='Mary' last='Flanagan']</strong> is just behind her at 3.6 kills per set while hitting a team best .461 helping comprise a great offensive duo that is difficult to contain. Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151990' first='Kailey' last='Snow']</strong> leads the team defensively at 8.0 digs per match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Gilmour Academy</em></strong><br>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114535' first='Laney' last='Klika']</strong> is one of the best liberos in the state as her numbers are indicative of her ability to create a lot of opportunities for GA's offense. She averages 18.7 digs per match. Sophomore setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151988' first='Ella' last='Jackson']</strong> is the floor leader and is approaching 1,200 assists at the midpoint of her high school career. One of her best targets this season is fellow sophomore <strong>Kayla Channel</strong> as she is terminating 61% of her opportunities and is averaging a team best 2.8 kills per set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Olentangy</em></strong> <strong><em>Liberty</em></strong><br>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141717' first='Claire' last='Mrukowski']</strong> leads last year's DI state runner-up with 3.4 kills per set while hitting a team best .345. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141713' first='Meredith' last='Mrukowski']</strong> offers good balance at the pins as she is second on the team with 2.4 kills per set. <strong>Ana Cate Loftus </strong>also contributes two kills per set. Senior <strong>Abby Queen</strong> picks up 6.1 digs per set. The leader of this team is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141692' first='Gabi' last='Moulton']</strong> as she is a terrific distributor with over 1,200 career assists. She also leads the team in service aces. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mason</em></strong><br>Currently tied atop the Greater Miami league standings, Mason is 5-0 (6-6 overall) and in the mix for a league title. Senior <strong>Gabbi Razzano</strong> is the team's offensive leader at 2.1 kills per set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bishop Watterson</em></strong><br>Senior <strong>Riley McGee </strong>averages two kills per set to support this team's big arms well. She also hits through a team-leading .390 efficiency. Senior libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141703' first='Callie' last='Kasun'] </strong>is averaging a career best 16.1 digs per match that has helped the Eagles to their 8-4 overall record and to be tabbed the league favorite in the Central Catholic conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>St. Ursula (Toledo)</em></strong><br>One of the best teams in the Three Rivers Athletic league, the Arrows are 7-1 overall. Senior <strong>Elin Schott </strong>leads them offensively at 2.8 kills per set delivering a career best season so far. Junior middle<strong> Erynn Maloney</strong> offers two kills per set while attacking at a team high .291. 6'0 junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139304' first='Lucy' last='Mott']</strong> is a savvy setter that can distribute the ball with good tempo and accuracy while also finding ways to score herself given her size for this role. She is approaching the 500 assists mark for her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->