Core Impact from 17U Teams in St. Louis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Big Point Scoring Threats for CVC 17 Black</strong><br>This team enters this tournament seeded #7 overall with a great opportunity ahead of them this weekend. They have some quality arms in different areas of the offense that, if in sync, will provide some big challenges for opposing defenses. One of the best pin arms in this Ohio class is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401341' first='Londyn' last='Stone']</strong> who has been a threat for a few years. She made a switch to CVC this club season bringing with her a quick and aggressive style offensively that can generate good pace and range. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735062' first='Olivia' last='Miller']</strong>, at 5'11, can bring it as well. She is accustomed to high volume work with ability to terminate from both sides of the floor. This team also as really good athleticism and physical presence in the middle from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='728725' first='Bethany' last='Sherwood']</strong>. She can run any option around her setter with good movement and awareness of what is available to her at the point of contact. Her defense can be just as impactful in how well she can put pressure on opposing hitters. If they play to their standards and level on the first day, they should be fine to advance and remain among the upper tier of teams for day two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Middles Providing Offense for [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] 16 Conner</strong><br>A pair of middles has been making a solid statement in their ability to make things happen for this team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403520' first='Addison' last='Nutley']</strong> is the most engaged in that she is fluid in her movement around her setter while using her physical tools well. At 6'0, her athleticism helps create good contact point of which she can score through a quick arms swing and developing range. Her primary counterpart is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759659' first='Courtney' last='Post']</strong>, a mainstay for Tippecanoe's program over the past couple of years. Also standing at 6'0, she is very active at the net in her lateral movement defensively with purposeful transition to find the ball and create good space and timing when middle action is an option. This team opens action in Pool 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Ohio Prospects for NKYVC 17-2 Tide</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403535' first='Maddie' last='Cho']</strong> (*pictured) is a 5'6 DS/L prospect that brings good all-around experience with her to the court. As a member of NKYVC teams for multiple seasons, she also provided key contributions this past fall for St. Ursula and their state championship run. She understands well the needs defensively against teams that have good balance in the arms they bring as she reads and reacts well. She also is very steady in the serve and pass aspects to make the most of her role in the back row with good purpose and effort. A key offensive piece is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759648' first='Ellie' last='Poynter']</strong> who provides skills as an attacker and with her ball control. She can create good opportunities for herself in how she moves through her footwork and momentum build. When in the air, her arm speed is noticeable as she can thread the ball around the court with good pace. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759645' first='Charlee' last='Lauson']</strong> is a pin attacker who has show some ability to score at times with good movement to get to the ball and maximize what she can create with her arm. Developing more consistency in her timing with the varied tempos she might see on the outside will increase her productivity. Setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759635' first='Lilly' last='Woolums']</strong> has shared some time in this role so far this season, but when she is on the court this team's offense has shown to have a good motor through their various options. She can set all options with good accuracy and some of her evaluation includes good risk and ability in her balance and extension. to send the ball against the flow. The are seeded as the #3 team in Pool 1 and will get a shot at the top-seeded team in this tournament on day one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->