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GGCL Week 1 roundup: MND wins CIT

GGCL Week 1 roundup: MND wins CIT
Grace Jones, Seton
Mike Graham
Mike Graham August 26, 2024 @ 03:54 PM
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Grace Jones
Grace Jones 5'6" | DS/L | 2026
OH
Molly Creech
Molly Creech 5'10" | OH | 2025
OH
Katie Gielas
Katie Gielas 6'2" | OH | 2025
OH
Ashley Sess
Ashley Sess 6'2" | MB | 2025
OH
Livia Mahoney
Livia Mahoney 5'2" | DS/L | 2025
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association serving 70 schools in Southwest Ohio released the newest poll called the District 16 Super Poll on Monday. It ranks the top district teams regardless of which of the seven divisions they belong to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four of the top five spots belonged to members of the Girls Greater Catholic League unsurprisingly. Reputation can sometimes play a big role in early season polls, especially with one whose five current members have combined for 37 state championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The preseason favorite Seton Saints of Ohio's largest Division I lead the way after a solid start to the season. The Saints followed the season-opening 3-0 win over Turpin with 3-0 wins over Oak Hills, Lakota East and Harrison last week to stay undefeated at 4-0 on the season. Seton takes on Fenwick at home Monday at 6:30 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St. Ursula Bulldogs follow in second with a 3-0 start to the season. The Bulldogs bested third-ranked Mason on Tuesday in three before handling Turpin and Lakota East in a tri-match Saturday. St. Ursula next plays Sept. 3 at Mercy McAuley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mount Notre Dame takes the fourth spot after a 5-0 start. The Cougars opened the season with a five-set win over Badin before going up to Columbus and winning the Columbus Invitational Tournament with four wins including victories over northeast Ohio powers Cleveland St. Joseph's and Gilmore Academy. Mount Notre Dame travels to Sycamore on Monday for a 6:30 p.m. game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ursuline is fifth rounding out the GGCL teams in the top five in the poll. Ursuline opened the season with a huge home win over Bishop Watterson before dropping a 3-1 decision to Mason on Thursday to fall to 1-1 on the season. The Lions host Lebanon on Monday at 6:30 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mercy McAuley lost to Loveland then Notre Dame (Kentucky) to start the season off 0-2. The Wolves graduated five seniors from last year's Division II state championship team. The Wolves host Oak Hills on Tuesday searching for their first win of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403526"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cce2fdee218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For all the attention on some of her teammates, Jones quietly goes in and handles her role well. Jones does a lot of little things that help add up to big things for the Saints such as putting serves on target and making precise passes. Then on serve receive and first contacts, Jones does well hustling to balls then squaring up her body to make precise passes. She communicates well with her teammates. Jones leads the GGCL with 11 aces to go with 21 digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176096"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cce2fdee28d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Creech brings a lot of diversity from her position on the outside, which is needed to win consistently in the GGCL. She takes strong steps to the net drawing blockers to her even if the set is not coming to her opening things up for St. Ursula's other hitters. Creech surveys the floor then does what is necessary to put the ball down. Creech places balls in different spots on the court and takes things off hits taking advantage of defenders being too deep. Creech has 27 kills on the season including 15 against Mason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["151977"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cce2fdee2e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mahoney played a big role in Mount Notre Dame's Columbus Invitational Tournament championship with her hard hustle after balls. She stays focused on the action and makes nice passes even if balls come to her at odd angles because the blockers deflected them. Mahoney also puts great spin on balls making her serves hard for defenders to handle. Mahoney leads the GGCL with 54 digs on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176087"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cce2fdee323"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gielas has been a solid option so far on the young season for the Lions. Her body may be aimed one way, but she makes adjustments in the air to send it to another location fooling defenders. She takes cross-court and shorter passes and smacks balls off defenders. Gielas takes overpassed balls and slips them to open parts of the court. Gielas also has great footwork, putting herself into hitting position long before the balls get to her hands. Gielas also does a great job passing the ball. Gielas also has a tough line hit. Gielas is fifth in the league in both kills with 32 and digs with 40.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152053"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cce2fdee365"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sess is a force in the middle for the Wolves using her size to her advantage. Sess does a good job finding holes on the floor a variety of ways. She smacks balls to the back line and is not afraid to hit balls off solid blockers and near strong defenders. Sess pounds down overpassed balls. Sess has 21 kills and is fifth in the league in blocks with eight so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association serving 70 schools in Southwest Ohio released the newest poll called the District 16 Super Poll on Monday. It ranks the top district teams regardless of which of the seven divisions they belong to.

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