Girls Gateway Bids at Dennis Lafata Classic
Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite defeated ST. Louis HP Royal 18 by the score of 25-23 to win the Gateway Girls Bid Tournament, qualifying for the National Tournament in Reno, Nevada. In the third-place match, Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy clips HP/SMVA…
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Continue ReadingRockwood Thunder 18 Elite defeated ST. Louis HP Royal 18 by the score of 25-23 to win the Gateway Girls Bid Tournament, qualifying for the National Tournament in Reno, Nevada. In the third-place match, Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy clips HP/SMVA South 18 Premier 25-13, 25-19. All teams in the tournament had stars and game-changers. Let’s take a look at those players from the Gateway Region.
#1 Abby Lynn, 2020, 5’10, S/RS, Rockwood Thunder, University of Louisiana
Abby is one of the reasons the Rockwood Thunder won the Gateway Bid Tournament on Feb. 9th. Great footwork and court sense, she is definitely the one who controls the offense for this tournament champion team.
#24 Alexis Williams, 2020, 5’10, L, Oakville HS, Rockwood Thunder, University of South Florida
Alexis has great speed on the floor and moves laterally well. Hits the floor with reckless abandon. She will be a great addition to the University of South Florida come next season.
#2 Jayla Holcombe, 2020, 5’10, RS, East St. Louis HS, Rockwood Thunder,
Jayla jumps out of the gym and hits a sharp line ball! She also seals the pin and provides a solid block against those number one outside hitters.
#24 Madolyn Isringhausen, 2020, 5’11, OH/DS, Edwardsville, IL, St. Louis HP 18, Tenessee Tech
Brining a long approach and high swing, Madolyn can hit both line and cross with a high degree of effectiveness. her reach helps her with a huge block and her enthusiasm is contagious. Despite her size, she can handle the back row as well as any DS.
#13 Plessner, Brooke, 2020, DS/L, St. Joseph Academy, St. Louis HP 18, Missouri State (Beach)
Not only is Brooke a solid Defensive Specialist, but she can handle the ball on the beach as well. She will be a great addition to the Missouri State University Beach program.
#1 Abby Schnell, 2020, S, Incarnate Word Academy, HP Illinois 18 Elite, Maryville University (St. Louis)
Abby had 16 assists in the Incarnate Word Academy’s third-place state match in the fall but continues her great setting ability for HIgh-Performance Illinois 18 Elite.