Heart of America Power League 17s and 18s

Vernon Birmingham January 28, 2025 @ 02:00 PM

After weeks of [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League qualifiers, the 17s had their first play date on the 25th. It is broken up in [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League 1 and 2. In one, Pohaku 17-1 went a perfect 5-0 on the day, while KC [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] 17-1 and Mavs KC 17-1 both went 4-1. Both of their defeats came to the hands of Pohaku. Missouri-based teams participating with this group include Invasion 17-1 and Alpha Omega 17-1, who both went 2-3 on the day. 417 Juniors 17-1 went 0-5 with one set win.   In [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] League 2, Dynasty 17-1 and Shockwave 17-1 went 4-0. There were quite a few clubs that call Missouri home in action. Mavs 816 17-1 finished the afternoon with a 3-1 record with Lee's Summit West product Taelyn Bowie on the roster. Optimum Volleyball, housed in the Northland of Kansas City Missouri went 2-2. They feature Staley players [player_tooltip player_id='526583' first='Katie' last='Jelinek'], [player_tooltip player_id='735628' first='Jersey' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='526496' first='Ella' last='Lauby'], and [player_tooltip player_id='513239' first='Mia' last='Brenner']. Summit Volleyball 17-1 and 573 Missouri Jrs. went 1-3 on the day.   The 18s kicked off play on the 26th and had a redo after their qualifier was canceled due to the weather. Three teams have perfect days. Mavs 816 18-1 went 3-0 playing three auto-three matches. They are fresh off earning a bid at the MLK Qualifier the previous weekend. [player_tooltip player_id='219766' first='Riley' last='Hays'], who will attend Rockhurst University, has played well for this team. PVA 18-1 and KS Networks went 4-0 on the day.   Missouri teams had up-and-down days. Alpha Omega 18-1 went 2-1-2 picking up a couple of splits. 417 Juniors played in three auto-three matches, going 2-1. Apex 18-1 had a tough day going 1-4. KC Legends 18-1 had three splits and a loss before pulling off a win over 417 Juniors 18-2 in the last match. Mizuno Club North 18-1 went 1-2-1 before picking up a playoff win to finish the day. 573 Juniors played in the auto-three bracket winning two sets out of nine but completed their day with a playoff win.   417 Juniors 18-2, an additional Club North 18s team, and Elite Volleyball were defeated in their playoff wins. Highland Performance 18-1 went 1-1 in playoff matches.

After weeks of Power League qualifiers, the 17s had their first play date on the 25th. It is broken up in Power League 1 and 2. In one, Pohaku 17-1 went a perfect 5-0 on the day, while KC Power 17-1 and Mavs KC 17-1 both went 4-1. Both of their defeats came to the hands of Pohaku. Missouri-based teams participating with this group include Invasion 17-1 and Alpha Omega 17-1, who both went 2-3 on the day. 417 Juniors 17-1 went 0-5 with one set win.