Big South Qualifier – Recap 16’s Divisions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The competition in the Big South Qualifier was intense with several teams from the Sunshine State earning their pass to the USAV Nationals in Las Vegas. The 16's Division was a displayed of high-quality volleyball and a preamble of what we can expect for the future classes. Among the top five teams in the Open division was the [program_tooltip program_id='518441' first='Winter' last='Park Volleyball Club'] 16 Armour Black, this team has numerous players in the class 2026 watchlist including the top-notch 5'10" right side hitter [player_tooltip player_id='516220' first='Isabella' last='Umpierre'] and the versatile 5'10" outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='519236' first='Amelia' last='Mancino']. In the Open division were additional three teams from Florida finishing in the top 10, Game Point 16 ROX assisted by the powerhouse outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='529425' first='Catherine' last='Palmi'] (5'8") and middle blocker<a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/jordin_ndiaye2"> Jordin Ndiaye</a> (5'10"), Jacksonville Junior 16 Teal counted with the block of middle <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/molly_fitzpatrick">[player_tooltip player_id='535548' first='Molly' last='Fitzpatrick']</a> (5'11") and Jupiter Elite 16E with the outstanding performance of outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='446795' first='Ava' last='Castro'] (5'9").</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team DME Elite 16-1 found their spot in the top five in the USA Division with noticeable record of 8-2 earning their Bid to Nationals. This team has excellent players including middle <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18860606/ava-scott">Ava Scott</a>, outside hitter <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/bailey_jones8">[player_tooltip player_id='535527' first='Bailey' last='Jones']</a> (5'10") and setter <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18277567/victoria-stoltzfus">Victoria Stoltzfus</a> (5'5"). Game Point 16 Premier displayed commitment and hard work as they finished in fifth place in the division, I watched this teams several times and they continue to improve in all aspects of the game. Their 5'10 middle <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/larissa_gibson2">Larissa Gibson</a> is effective on the net establishing a tough block across the net. Finishing in the top 10 in the USA division was the TVA 16 Smack Kaitlin, this team has the tools to compete at a higher-level demonstrating improvement during the season. The 6'4' right side Class of 2027, [player_tooltip player_id='434350' first='Avery' last='Banks'] continues to show her dominance on the pin. The team backrow was well defended by libero [player_tooltip player_id='527415' first='Madison' last='Joyner'] a 5'7" with a solid platform and accuracy passing the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The American division has three teams finishing in the top 10 positions. Game Point 16 Elite Black finished in third place with the assistance of the energetic 5'5" all around offensive player <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/alanis_hernandez">Alanis Hernandez.</a> Miami Hype 16N Carlos has the ideal combination of middle player <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18007857/jenna-cuadra">[player_tooltip player_id='534369' first='Jenna' last='Cuadra']</a> and setter <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16436372/antonella-maldonado">[player_tooltip player_id='535503' first='Antonella' last='Maldonado']</a>, their performances on the offense was an important factor for the team success. The WPVC 16 Armour Silver also found their spot among the top teams, they counted with the performance of setter [player_tooltip player_id='519248' first='Camila' last='Valenzuela']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition, the following players' hard work was evident during the tough competition during the qualifier as teams from several states are searching for their ticket to Las Vegas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/florida/fruitland-park/holy-trinity-episcopal-school/gracin-borboroglu">Gracin Borboroglu</a>, 5'7" OH - Beach Wave 16 Elite</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18157253/nicole-oswell">[player_tooltip player_id='529625' first='Nicole' last='Oswell']</a>, 6'1" MB - WPVC 16 Armour Black</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='519293' first='Sarah' last='Niazi'], 5'4" LIB - WPVC 16 Armour Black</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='333125' first='Adriana' last='Jeanpierre'], 5'9" Setter - OT 16 J Will</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/camden_rahn">[player_tooltip player_id='538538' first='Camden' last='Rahn']</a>, 6'2" OH - OT 16 J Will</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20474543/maria-otero-galan">[player_tooltip player_id='535500' first='Maria' last='Otero Galan']</a>, 5'7" Setter - IMGA 16</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/3800369/Gianna-Reamer">[player_tooltip player_id='198070' first='Gianna' last='Reamer']</a>, 6'2" OH/RS - IMGA 16</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->