Central Zone Invite Preview: 17 Club Blue
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Although there are a limited number of Indiana-based teams in this division, there are still a few players worth the watch. Here are six players from three rosters that will be major factors in their squad’s success. Indy United 17-1…
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Continue ReadingAlthough there are a limited number of Indiana-based teams in this division, there are still a few players worth the watch. Here are six players from three rosters that will be major factors in their squad’s success.
Indy United 17-1
Small but mighty, Avanell Traylor Avanell Traylor 5'6" | OH Southport | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-6 OH/D, Southport) is springy and has a whip of an arm. At current, she’s a six-rotation player with aspirations to play at the next level. Depending on what a team needs, she could be anything from a three-rotation defender to a full-on primary-passing outside for a small college. The sky is the limit for this young lady, and she’s only getting stronger.
KeAloha 171 Nazare’
The top 17s team from KeAloha has three players worth the price of admission to watch. JoAnna White JoAnna White 5'6" | OH Knox | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-6 OH/D, Knox) was forced to play middle for the majority of her high school play, but for good reason—she sees the block well and adjusts accordingly. Next-level projections have her as an outside or a floor defender, depending on a school’s needs. Grace Ritz Grace Ritz 5'9" | OH Portage | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-9 OH, Portage) has a little more size to her, but should be playing more left side than anything. Her high arm swing and much-needed size on this roster will be necessary for a successful tournament. Amber Peterson Amber Peterson 5'9" | RS Hobart | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-9 RS, Hobart) is known more for her shot selection than brute strength. Her errors are minimized by her ability to read blocks well.
NIVA 17 Black
A pair of Mishawaka-area athletes dot this roster. Aubree Scott Aubree Scott 5'10" | MB Mishawaka | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-10 MB, Mishawaka) can put a ball away from anywhere, but will most likely see a ton of reps in the middle at Central Zones. Her heavy arm swing and ability to hit high will make her a tough kid to defend for her opponents. Brynn Zielinski Brynn Zielinski 5'11" | OH Mishawaka Marian | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-9 OH, Mishawaka Marian) has the tools and the potential to be a strong option on the outside. I’d like to see a little more ball control from her in serve receive, but for now, expect Brynn to put a bunch of balls away on the pins during the tournament.