Seven 17s Teams Sure To Impress At Lone Star Classic Weekend 2
Seven 17s Teams Sure To Impress At Lone Star Classic Weekend 2
These seven 17s teams are looking to make a splash at the Lone Star Classic Qualifier.
All eyes are on Dallas this weekend for the second week of the Lone Star Classic Qualifier. Week two will feature the Open divisions for 13s through 17s, meaning you're going to see some really high-level volleyball.
The field is especially strong at the 17 Open level. These seven teams rank in our Flo50, and are sure to contend for the title,and the three USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships bid on the line in Dallas.
TAV's top 17s team started the season ranked third in our Flo50, but very quickly proved themselves and have owned the No. 1 spot for the last two months. This squad, led by Minnesota-bound outside hitter Adanna Rollins and Texas recruit middle Asjia O'Neal finished first in all three Tour of Texas events and then earned the title at the incredibly competitive Triple Crown Sports National Invitational and scored a bid after finishing first at MEQ.
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17 Gabe won the Colorado Crossroads Qualifier to earn its bid to nationals. Arizona-bound Julia Handy quarterbacks this California-based team, which also includes Pacific recruits Jadyn Tubbs and Riley Patterson, and Ball State-bound libero Cathryn Starck.
TAV isn't the only powerhouse team in Dallas. John Rye's Skyline squad finished third at the Disney Volleyball Showcase Qualifier last week and fourth at Triple Crown. At Lone Star, the team led by Florida-bound Lauren Dooley and UNC recruit Annabelle Archer, won't be concerned with earning a bid, as it secured a spot in Minneapolis at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in late March.
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Madfrog scored a spot at nationals thanks to a fourth-place finish (and a trickle down) at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier. The team also made some noise at the three Tour of Texas events, finishing fifth at the Qualifier, fourth at Stop 2, and fourth at the Finals.
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A ninth at Triple Crown Sports National Invitational where SA Magic 17 Elite went 7-1, losing only to San Gabriel Elite 17 Roshambo, has been a highlight of the season so far for this team. Setter Emily Dewalt (Texas State), middle/outside Hannah Jacobs (Southern Methodist), and outside/opposite Hannah Lopez (Rice) have led this squad to a fifth-place finishes at MEQ and the Tour of Texas Finals.
AJV 17 Mizuno put their skills to the test against some of the best 18s teams in the country at the Lone Star Classic 18s Qualifier in early March. With an 11th-place finish, the team proved it can hang, beating ASICS Louisiana 18s, Houston Stellar 18 Elite, and Club Legacy 18 Mid Cities. Washington commit Dani Cole, TCU commit Elan McCall, outside hitter Madison Baptiste and middle Holly Campbell will be the keys to success for this squad as it seeks a spot at GJNCs.
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Defense wins championships for Texas Tornados 17 Mizuno, with Oregon-bound libero Georgia Murphy and Baylor recruit Emily Van Slate patrolling the back row and middle/opposites Whitney Forman (LSU), Meredith Phillips (Cal Poly), and AJ Koele (Mississippi State) putting up walls in the front. The Tornados 13th-place finish at MEQ wasn't good enough to secure a bid, so their hopes of going to GJNC are on the line this weekend.
The field is especially strong at the 17 Open level. These seven teams rank in our Flo50, and are sure to contend for the title,and the three USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships bid on the line in Dallas.
FloVolleyball will live stream Courts 35-44 at the Lone Star Classic.
1. TAV 17 Black
Dallas, Texas
TAV's top 17s team started the season ranked third in our Flo50, but very quickly proved themselves and have owned the No. 1 spot for the last two months. This squad, led by Minnesota-bound outside hitter Adanna Rollins and Texas recruit middle Asjia O'Neal finished first in all three Tour of Texas events and then earned the title at the incredibly competitive Triple Crown Sports National Invitational and scored a bid after finishing first at MEQ.
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2. Rage 17 Gabe
Ripon, California
17 Gabe won the Colorado Crossroads Qualifier to earn its bid to nationals. Arizona-bound Julia Handy quarterbacks this California-based team, which also includes Pacific recruits Jadyn Tubbs and Riley Patterson, and Ball State-bound libero Cathryn Starck.
3. Skyline 17 Royal
Dallas, Texas
TAV isn't the only powerhouse team in Dallas. John Rye's Skyline squad finished third at the Disney Volleyball Showcase Qualifier last week and fourth at Triple Crown. At Lone Star, the team led by Florida-bound Lauren Dooley and UNC recruit Annabelle Archer, won't be concerned with earning a bid, as it secured a spot in Minneapolis at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in late March.
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4. Madfrog 17 National Black
Plano, Texas
Madfrog scored a spot at nationals thanks to a fourth-place finish (and a trickle down) at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier. The team also made some noise at the three Tour of Texas events, finishing fifth at the Qualifier, fourth at Stop 2, and fourth at the Finals.
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5. San Antonio Magic 17 Elite
San Antonio, Texas
A ninth at Triple Crown Sports National Invitational where SA Magic 17 Elite went 7-1, losing only to San Gabriel Elite 17 Roshambo, has been a highlight of the season so far for this team. Setter Emily Dewalt (Texas State), middle/outside Hannah Jacobs (Southern Methodist), and outside/opposite Hannah Lopez (Rice) have led this squad to a fifth-place finishes at MEQ and the Tour of Texas Finals.
6. Austin Juniors 17 Mizuno
Austin, Texas
AJV 17 Mizuno put their skills to the test against some of the best 18s teams in the country at the Lone Star Classic 18s Qualifier in early March. With an 11th-place finish, the team proved it can hang, beating ASICS Louisiana 18s, Houston Stellar 18 Elite, and Club Legacy 18 Mid Cities. Washington commit Dani Cole, TCU commit Elan McCall, outside hitter Madison Baptiste and middle Holly Campbell will be the keys to success for this squad as it seeks a spot at GJNCs.
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7. Texas Tornados 17 Mizuno
Houston, Texas
Defense wins championships for Texas Tornados 17 Mizuno, with Oregon-bound libero Georgia Murphy and Baylor recruit Emily Van Slate patrolling the back row and middle/opposites Whitney Forman (LSU), Meredith Phillips (Cal Poly), and AJ Koele (Mississippi State) putting up walls in the front. The Tornados 13th-place finish at MEQ wasn't good enough to secure a bid, so their hopes of going to GJNC are on the line this weekend.
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