Like everyone else in this rundown, Cinadr has a case to be seen as the top player in Iowa’s 3030 Class. That’s good news for the folks at Assumption just like it was for Select 14s, which won the Iowa Regional and finished 11th in the National Division at USAV Nationals. Cinadr competes hard through six rotations with a powerful swing from the pin and agility to defend well in the back row. Jumping ability, lateral quickness and sharp reflexes aid in a successful operation as do strong fundamentals. The defending champion Knights lost a lot to graduation, but young players teaming with key returnees could keep the train rolling in Davenport.

I like seeing outsides take a rip with aggression. That was 11 for Iowa Select. Whether they were in or out of system she was willing to swing big to put the other side in a state of confusion and chaos. I was able to watch this team back in early March and saw their potential. They are the Iowa Region champs and have shown solid growth where they have athletes who could contribute at the varsity level as freshmen in a couple months.