Way Too Early Naptown Jamboree Preview, part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In part three of our seven part series on the Naptown Jamboree in Indianapolis, we preview three more teams playing in the 16/17 Open division. Today, however, puts the focus on the class of '25. Here are three teams, with three athletes to watch on each squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='430155' first='Team' last='Pineapple'] 16 Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three-headed monster that I've been touting all club season represents three separate positions. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192114' first='Addy' last='Tindall'] ('25, 6-2 OH, Homestead)</strong> is a big and physical primary passing outside that can hit shots most kids at this position (and in any class) can hit. Far and away, Addi's performance stands out as one to watch. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192113' first='Ava' last='Tindall'] ('25, 6-1 MB, Homestead)</strong> is also big and physical, and even shows her size on defense at the net. I like her availability on every transition play to be ready to hit as well as her work ethic throughout a match, regardless of the score. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='324342' first='Katie' last='Mills'] ('25, 5-6 DS/L, Bellmont)</strong> is a no-doubt libero recruit for the class of '25. She can easily receive serve on half of the court and takes the pressure off of her bigger teammates that aren't as solid on floor defense as she.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grand Park 161E Pegasus</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the first time I've been able to chat about this particular regional team, but they don't play a regional schedule and they don't have "regional talent". take <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261043' first='Mya' last='Cunningham'] ('25, 5-9 S, Westfield)</strong> for instance. She uses her feet to get to every pass, has high and strong hands to set with and always seems to locate the ball exactly where the hitters need it to score points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='382379' first='Deborah' last='Derksen'] ('25, 5-10 MB, Carmel)</strong> is a strong middle that excels at attacking in front of the setter. She also takes a ton of space on the block and is relentless in transition. Finally, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261040' first='Mckenna' last='Wilken'] ('25, 5-10 OH, Brebeuf)</strong> has a whip of an arm and uses her long legs to take less steps in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Empowered 16 Elite Red</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of talent, it's hard to believe that this squad has so much of it. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='382378' first='Lexie' last='Robokoff Mullen'] ('25, 5-11 MB, Homestead)</strong> is yet another big and physical player from Homestead that looks to be a full-time M2 at the next level. Her attack in front of the setter is heavy. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='382380' first='Arianna' last='Christman'] ('25, 5-11 OH, Bishop Dwenger)</strong> has a quick transition and a springy nature to her that allows her to put balls away regularly against smaller and slower blocks. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='154811' first='Leena' last='Leichty'] ('25, 5-8 S, Blackhawk Christian) </strong>already has a state championship trophy on her mantle as the 5-1 setter for the Braves this past fall. With over 1000 assists already in her career, she's fully capable of running the offense, <em>any</em> offense, at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->