Vegas Preview: 15 USA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Use code KypDig2024 for $10 off of your registration to our Stock Up Showcase August 3!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of all of the teams that are descending on Las Vegas in July, and all of the teams from Indiana that are currently playing in Dallas, only one squad qualified through a USA division tournament. Tough and fiery, this squad of multitalented kids should be fun to watch in a few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rev 15-1 Fuego</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If there was ever a team that had multiple kids that can play multiple positions at any one time at a high level, it's this roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435849' first='Alexis' last='Muegge'] ('27, 5-8 DS/L, Greenfield-Central)</strong> has worn the libero jersey for this squad, yet I know I've seen her attack on the pins for her high school squad. Playing with confidence and a sense of urgency, she's fun to watch and easy to coach. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='478801' first='Vizma' last='Erkmanis'] ('27, 5-6 DS/S, Mount Vernon)</strong> has been everything from a three-rotation DS to a 5-1 setter. Smooth in serve receive and reading attacks well on defense, her anticipation is what makes her good. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435855' first='Bethany' last='Ring'] ('27, 5-8 S, Heritage Christian)</strong> is the full-time setter for this group, and locates the ball well for each and every player she sets. She also defends her position at an above-average level. There are a bunch of attackers I could talk about, but let's start with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435858' first='Ella' last='Mensch'] ('27, 5-11 RS, Heritage Christian).</strong> With length for days and a high attack point, she's gone over more blocks than through them, and is a tough out when blocking opposing hitters. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='506252' first='Sophia' last='Farah'] ('27, 6-1 MB, Cathedral)</strong> is a big and physical M2 that hits a heavy ball and is hard to defend. Her transition is quicker than you think, and she defends the net from pin to pin with solid read-blocking skills and long strides. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513305' first='Mia' last='Zabel'] ('27, 5-11 OH, Hamilton Southeastern)</strong> looks and plays almost identically to Miss Mensch above, but uses her shot-making ability to put balls away. Give her a seam in the block, and she hammers it. Give line, and she'll chop a beach-like swing down the line. She can also receive serve when needed, and can hold her own on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->