Windy City Preview: Five 17U Uncommitted Arms

Bergant's high school resume is one simply full of success, both individually and with multiple state titles competing for Lake Catholic. She has been a primary force offensively during the fall and made the shift to a new club situation with AVC 17 Red this season. Opening the 17 Open division as the #12 overall seed, AVC 17 Red has big talent, including Bergant's versatility to score as a middle or at the pins if needed. Her action in the middle includes quick and intentional movement to get herself available in transition, while her 6'1 frame helps her create a high touch point that includes aggressive power in her swing.     Gray's annual cycle of both high school and club ball is one that challenges her in both her training and competitive experience. The 6'0 primary outside hitter gets a lot of opportunities to swing, helping boost her visibility and impact for her teams. As an attacker, she continues to demonstrate her ability to control her arm to swing aggressively through space or to challenge the edges of the defense well. [program_tooltip program_id='936186' first='CVC' last=''] 17 Black is competing in the 17 Open division as begins competition as the #34 seed overall.     There isn't a more dynamic arm in the Ohio 2027 class at 5'9 or under. Goetz can flat out bring it at the top of her jump, which is the result of her athleticism, efficient footwork to close to the ball, explosiveness off the floor, and the arm speed she can create to the point of contact. Her action in her passing, defense, and attacking appears effortless given the fluid nature of her movement. TVC 17 Black will open play in 17 USA as the #17 seed overall.     Montgomery has continued to expand her offensive versatility with high impact. The 5'11 outside hitter can pass in serve receive while also bringing an explosive swing that can move the ball across the net with big pace from the force she can generate when in rhythm and on time to contact. She can bring it at the net as well as in her ability to match that aggressiveness from the back row. [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.72 is the #10 overall seed in the 17 USA division.     Rode's athleticism has been highlighted before and as she continues to be evaluated her versatility continues to establish itself as a key facet of her offensive tools at the net. When in flow, she can generate big power to force the ball onto the defense aggressively. She can also play with adjustments to challenge hands at the net or control the ball into space. At 5'10, her offensive success from both sides of the court demonstrates the value she can bring. She and her [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.71 team are the #23 seed in 17 Open.