State Line Tidbits: Bids, Upgrade, and College Decisions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If it ever crossed your mind why this is called State Line Tidbit then I will explain as I'm uncertain if I have done so previously. Since I write for Kansas and Missouri, I sometimes write articles that include coverage of both sides of the state line. Pretty simple. Today we see who has earned bids, upgraded bids, and some athletes have signed or made their college decisions known.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Asics</strong> <strong>Show Me Qualifier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were still some 15s playing in Kansas City last week though a couple of divisions played the weekend prior. In the American Division, <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='428892' first='[program_tooltip program_id='428892' first='PVA' last='']' last=''] 15 Elite </strong>ran the table to win the gold ball and a bid. [player_tooltip player_id='261112' first='Lauren' last='Fenemore'], Olivia Liertz, and the squad dropped two sets over the three days in an impressive run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adidas Windy City Qualifier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the 16 Open, <strong>HPSTL 16 Royal</strong> had another great performance with a second-place finish to double qualify after earning a bid at Sunshine Classic previously. [player_tooltip player_id='168037' first='Hannah' last='Leftridge'], [player_tooltip player_id='169895' first='Tara' last='Greenberry'], and company went 7-3 on the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KC Challenge 17-1</strong> came up one match short of earning a bid after dropping the championship match in three tightly contested sets. <strong>HPSTL 17 White</strong> ended up third, as they were defeated by KC Challenge in the semifinals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two teams from the east side of their respective states upgraded their bids in 17 Open in Chicago. First, <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 17 Elite</strong> who came in holding a Freedom Bid made it all the way to the last match before losing to 1st Alliance. From the east side of Kansas, <strong>Mavs KC 17-1 </strong>moves up from their American bid to join the Open fray at Nationals. Both Rockwood and Mavs went 2-0 in gold pool play. Mavs were tripped up by 1st Alliance, while Rockwood took down NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami. With Tsunami already holding an open bid, Mavs earn a bid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Signing and commitment updates</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Horn and Mizuno Club North standout [player_tooltip player_id='123469' first='Sanoma' last='Hunter'] recently signed to play her college ball at Drury University in Springfield, MO. The 6'1" middle blocker has been key in the middle for the USA-qualified 18-1 team after a standout high school career. On the other side of the state line, [program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] 18 Blue and Blue Valley Northwest player [player_tooltip player_id='214673' first='Akayla' last='Kador'] made her pledge to play at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->