JVA Summerfest: Five 15 Premier Prospects to See

Mike Bryant May 29, 2024 @ 12:38 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='518939' first='Kylie' last='Trout'] - L | Elite VBTC 15 Black Trout is a fireball of a libero with her quickness and point flow engagement. She has ability to develop good range given her frame at 5'4 as she prepares well on the defensive side and with a good read she can explode through her first step to cover a lot of court. As a passer she tracks the ball well and develops good angles to get her team in system often.   Rachel Lewandowski - MB | NKYVC 15-2 The 5'11 Lewandowski has a dynamic quality to her middle presence as an attacker. As a 15U prospect she moves well around her setter and gets herself in good position to be able to use her aggressive arm through varied attack options. She has good arm control to challenge the defense in front of her. Her own defense can make an impact as well as she has good quickness to shuffle and get up to block.   [player_tooltip player_id='707129' first='Emily' last='Lawrensen'] - DS/L | GCVC 15 Premier Lawrensen is the most advanced prospect on this team as a 15U athlete. Her presence on the court is calming and steady as she reads and reacts well during point flow. At 5'3, she is smaller in stature but mighty in her effort and impact as she is quick to pursue the pass or dig and gets herself balanced upon contact to locate the ball well for her setter.   [player_tooltip player_id='592213' first='Elyse' last='Riley'] - S | AVC 15 White Riley shares the setting role for this team and brings an efficient skill set as a distributor through her three rotations. She has good footwork in her pursuit around the court that get helps her hand position and extension stay consistent. Riley's delivery is simple and controlled and uses the right amount of force to be able to set the full scope of the court from pin-to-pin.   Pyper Russell - MB | TSE 15 White Russell is a 2026 prospect competing for [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite']'s second 15U team this club season. At 6'1, she uses her length well on the offensive side as she maximizes her reach and contact point to her advantage. The MND product has good footwork in her approach patterns and shows good awareness and arm control to be able to move the ball around through quick middle options.

Kylie Trout Kylie Trout 5'4" | DS/L Jonathan Alder | 2027 State OH - L | Elite VBTC 15 Black
Trout is a fireball of a libero with her quickness and point flow engagement. She has ability to develop good range given her frame at 5'4 as she prepares well on the defensive side and with a good read she can explode through her first step to cover a lot of court. As a passer she tracks the ball well and develops good angles to get her team in system often.