As Day 1 involves a detailed in Orlando, we’ve been lucky to look at some nice volleyball. Reminder that open divisions in 15-18s at the moment are 6 swimming pools of 8 groups and high 4 finishers in every pool may have a shot at a Gold Bracket.
18 Open – Outcomes
Prime 3 groups cruised to comparatively straightforward wins of their first 3 matches with every staff (MB Surf, WPVC and Balboa needing to go extra time in 1 set towards Pipeline 18s, Absolute Blue, and Pipeline 18-1s respectively). We did see a few upsets early as effectively the place #7 (Academy), #8 (Coast) and #9 (SCVC Quiksilver) all dropped a match to decrease seeded groups. Yorktowne 18 Blue can also be fighting a few powerful, very shut losses to Aspire 18 Thor and 630 Volleyball. They might want to flip it round in a rush in the event that they plan on making it to that coveted high 4 spot. Should additionally point out MVVC 18 Purple, who has cruised thus far and had an enormous win towards Coast of their final match of the day.
16 Open – Outcomes
Solely seeds #3 (COAST) and #4 (HPSTL) managed to get via the day unscathed with unblemished 6-0 information. Everybody else had some struggles early. #6 Bay to Bay 16-1s misplaced a intently fought affair to #30 SASVBC B16 Jayce (3-0 on the day). #9 MOD B16 Blue performed three actually shut matches right this moment and misplaced 4 out of their 5 misplaced units by 3 factors or much less. They confronted one of many largest surprises of the day, #33 (Roch PaceBootleggr 16 Blk) (3-0 on the day)
13 Open – Outcomes
No surprises thus far with all the highest seeds going 3-0 together with GVA, MB Surf, SCVC, Bay to Bay, Borinquen Coqui and MOD B13 Blue. Nice job by the AAU seeding the groups 
12 Open – Outcomes
Couple of upsets on this at all times unpredictable age group with #3 Bay to Bay 12-1 & #5 Maryland Volleyball Program going 1-2. Each of the groups are nonetheless alive for the gold bracket however might be going through some powerful competitors tomorrow.
Prime Membership of the Day
MB Surf (11 Match Wins, 0 Match Losses; 22 units gained, 2 units misplaced throughout 18, 16, 13, 12 Open divisions, Avg Level % of 1.36)
Borinquen Coqui (12 Match Wins, 0 Match Losses; 24 units gained, 1 set misplaced throughout 18 Premier, 13, 12 Open and 12 Membership divisions, Avg Level % of 1.47)
Prime Efficiency of the Day
#3 16-Open COAST Boys 16-1 Ian&Dave went 3-0, 6-0 in units and allowed just one opponent to cross over 20 factors in a set. Dominating first day. They’re taking over 630, SynergyForce and SCB 16 Salty JJ tomorrow so lets see if they’ll preserve it going!
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