It is a particular version of our weekly women membership nationwide Dream Workforce. This Dream Workforce acknowledges this observer’s opinion of the highest performers on the Triple Crown NIT final weekend in a single crew of eight, as follows:
Two setters
One proper facet
Two outsides
Two middles
One defensive participant
That’s it! The “distinctive eight” primarily based on what I noticed in Kansas Metropolis, with additional weight given to gamers who helped their groups advance deep into the event (and even win all of it).
Don’t come at me in case your favourite participant is just not acknowledged. There have been actually 500 or extra gamers who had nice weekends and will have been listed right here.
With out additional ado…
VolleyballMag DREAM TEAM for February 21
S: Maria Drapp, 5-10 Sr., Tri-State Elite 18 Blue (OH) – Tri-State was a stunning quarterfinalist within the Elite 18s division, then continued its profitable methods by outlasting Triangle 18 Black to ultimately end in a tie for third. Drapp was the catalyst for all this profitable. She’s unconventional however so gritty, so good and so watchable. One thing good all the time occurs when this Bradley signee is on the court docket. Honorable point out: Campbell Flynn, Legacy 17-1 Adidas
S: Ellie Stiernagle, 6-1 Soph., SPVB 16 Elite (IL) — Sports activities Efficiency is thought for its nice setters. Stiernagle might be the subsequent one after steering her crew to a third-place end within the Elite 16s Division. She’s lengthy and is aware of run a quick offense that retains opponents off steadiness. She authored a masterpiece in SPVB’s quarterfinal win over Dallas Skyline 16 Royal, the defending USAV Nationwide Champions. HM: Eva Lengthy, Legacy 16-1 Adidas
RS: Tiana Owens, 6-0 Sr., Coast 18-1 (CA) – Loads of groups have potent assaults from the left facet. Far fewer are stronger on the suitable. Coast gained the Elite 18s division as a result of Owens delivered time and time once more, even when up in opposition to triple blocks. The Colgate recruit was a terrific complement to standout left facet Jaidyn Jager. HM: Kennedy Osunsanmi, Metropolis 18 Gold; Anna Blamires, ColoJrs 17Kevin
OH: Laynie Smith, 6-5 Sr., Triangle 18 Black (NC) – Triangle misplaced standout RS Ryan Hunter to an damage on Day 1 but nonetheless made the Elite 18 quarterfinals. Smith was the crew’s go-to hitter and scored repeatedly, particularly in must-have conditions. HM: Gabi DiVita, Legacy 16-1 Adidas; Sito Tausinga, Membership V 15 Ren Kalee
OH: Madison Quest, 6-3 Jr., Milwaukee Sting 17 Gold (WI) – Quest scored the ultimate two factors in Sting’s come-from-behind win over 1st Alliance 17 Gold for the Elite 17 championship. The Wisconsin recruit additionally carried the crew for lengthy stretches in its path to the ultimate match. HM: Jager; Layla Hoying, Mintonette m. 61; Gentry Barker, TAV 15 Black
MB: Favor Anyanwu, 6-2 Sr., TAV 18 Black (TX) – “She constructed totally different.” Anyanwu is a powerhouse participant with the power to terminate each time she elevates and is the form of blocker you completely keep away from. She got here up big in clutch moments to ship TAV to the Elite 18s championship match. HM: Ella Andrews, Liberty 16-1 Adidas
MB: Kendall Omoruyi, 6-4 Fr., AZ Storm Elite 15 Thunder (AZ) – Omoruyi might have been the participant with probably the most potential in Kansas Metropolis this weekend. The freshman is an amazing scorer, with uncanny physique management for a younger participant and super athleticism. Higher but, as dominating as she was at Triple Crown, she has MASSIVE potential to get even higher. She might be the No. 1 participant within the class. HM: Nyla Livings, TAV 15 Black
Libero: Meredith Martin, 5-8 Soph., Legacy 16-1 Adidas (MI) – There was A TON of excellent libero play this weekend. I noticed so impressed! Martin will get the nod right here as a result of her crew gained the Elite 16s championship and since she performed the place precisely the best way it was alleged to be performed. She was low error, in the suitable place on the proper time and so very dependable. On a squad suffering from superstars, she delivered the championship for her crew. HM: Gillian Pitts, TAV 18 Black; Ximena Cordero, Coast 18-1
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