New to Me Names that Exploded onto my Radar at the Resolution

One of the best parts about early-season tournaments is that athletes explode onto my radar. Whether they switched clubs and I had the chance to see them play for the first time, or they've improved a lot since the last time I saw them, or for some other reason, these athletes were absolute rockstars at the Resolution, dominating the tournament throughout.    Harper was an athlete who was constantly engaged and hungry for the ball. She had great ball control and was aggressive with her swings. She was just a solid player and athlete who got the job done, covered the court well, and was reliable in every aspect of her game. She has a quick arm and a powerful swing that helps her earn points.     Norma played on the pin for [program_tooltip program_id='557038' first='Milwaukee' last='Juniors'] 18-1. She was consistent and minimized errors where she could. Her swings were competitive and she could earn points. What stood out was her aggressiveness with her choices. Norma was not afraid to take a swing at the ball, even in critical moments of the match. She delivered for her team and was a leader for them this weekend.     Khloe's fundamentals were the first thing that stood out to me. Her footwork and hands were clean and consistent, which gave her a huge advantage throughout the tournament. She was consistently working to better the ball and improved throughout the tournament.     Samia was a consistent impact player for Spiketown 16.2 who upset several teams to win the championship. This team is explosive and energetic, and Samia provided clean sets and solid defense to allow them to do that. She impressed me with her performance under pressure.     Aroushi played at middle for [program_tooltip program_id='431537' first='Midwest' last='Penguins'] 17-National. She was engaged and disciplined on her block. Aroushi had solid court awareness and was a constant factor for both the Penguins' offense and defense. She is a well-rounded athlete who did a great job making an impact throughout matches.     Kiera was such a fun pin to have explode onto my radar. She didn't miss a beat on the court and was a constant threat to her opponents. Kiera was dynamic and explosive. She could manufacture points and was quick in transition. Kiera mixed up her shots well.     Rebekah was nonstop for Shock. She helped her team to a 2nd place finish and played an outstanding match in their semifinal match against Heat where they won 18-16 in the 3rd. Rebekah was steady on serve receive, scrappy on defense, and was always in coverage. She touched the ball and flew across the court numerous times in a rally, but she never wavered. I was so impressed with her all-around play and ability to deliver in tight moments.     Joliegh is a setter who adapts well to the court. At the Resolution, she showed that she is a talented leader who battles hard on every play. She had a clean touch and worked to spread her offense. She has a massive amount of potential and is a player to watch this club season.     Adelaide moved the ball around with tempo for FeVA. She was incredibly efficient and was great at setting against the grain and moving the ball from pin to pin, no matter where she was on the court. I was really impressed with her fundamentals, which translated into her ability to control the pace of the offense well.     Ashlyn was a high-level pin who did great things at the Resolution. That she is in the class of 2029 and competing on a 17-1 team makes her all the more impressive. She was a 6-rotation athlete who made it her mission not to let anything drop. Her defense was superb, and she was ruthless on offense as well.

One of the best parts about early-season tournaments is that athletes explode onto my radar. Whether they switched clubs and I had the chance to see them play for the first time, or they've improved a lot since the last time I saw them, or for some other reason, these athletes were absolute rockstars at the Resolution, dominating the tournament throughout.