Next Up: Northern Lights Qualifier U18 & U17
As one of the premiere events in the Midwest, the NLQ is such an exciting opportunity for athletes and fans alike given the depth of talent and the quality of competition. This year the NLQ will host the U18 and…
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Continue ReadingAs one of the premiere events in the Midwest, the NLQ is such an exciting opportunity for athletes and fans alike given the depth of talent and the quality of competition. This year the NLQ will host the U18 and U17 age groups in this early time frame for USAV qualifying. The event will take place from January 31-February 2 at the Minneapolis Convention Center with qualification to the national championships on the line in three divisions (Open, USA, American) for each age group. Non-qualifying competition for 18s and 17s teams will take place in April. The following is information that represents some of the region’s best teams and athletes competing this weekend. For schedules, results, and rosters visit the official NLQ website.
OPEN
U18 (16 teams competing)
MN Select 18-1: #2 seed in Pool 3; first match = Friday, 9am, Court 3
- Uncommitted players to watch: 2020 – Olivia Johnson
Mizuno M1 181: #3 seed in Pool 2; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 2
- Uncommitted players to watch: 2020 – Brianna Van Well
Northern Lights 18-1: #3 seed in Pool 4; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 4
- Uncommitted players to watch: 2020 – Mackenzie Close; 2021 – Megan Reilly
U17 (24 teams competing)
Northern Lights 17-1: #1 seed in Pool 2; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 11
- Players to watch: 2021 – Maddie Hornyak, Camille Libert, Kali Engeman, Lauren Crowl
MN Select 17-1: #2 seed in Pool 3; first match = Friday, 9am, Court 13
- Players to watch: 2021 – Paige Thibault, Riley Stichter, Kiya Durant; 2022 – Adri Rhoda; 2023 – Kate Thibault
Mizuno M1 171: #3 seed in Pool 1; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 10
- Players to watch: 2021 – Rachel Wieber, Olivia Koeppen, Sophie Jesewitz, Jasmine Weidemann, Ella Wheatcraft
Synergy 171: #3 seed in Pool 5; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 15
- Players to watch: 2021: Emma Van Heel, Lexi Steffes, Maya Davis, Elise Rossing
Northern Lights 17-2: #3 seed in Pool 6; first match = Friday, 8am, Court 16
- Players to watch: 2021 – Ella Thompson, Lauren Galvin; Hannah Howell, Abigail Moe; 2022 – Britt Carlson
USA
Top seeded MN U18s:
- Northern Lights 16-1 (#2 | Pool 3)
- Synergy 181 (#2 | Pool 2)
- Northern Lights 18-2 (#3 | Pool 1)
- MN Select 18-2 (#3 | Pool 3)
Top seeded MN U17s:
- Northern Lights 17-Black (#1 | Pool 5)
- MN Select 17-2 (#2 | Pool 1)
- MVA 17 Elite (#3 | Pool #2)
- Vital Volleyball 17-1 Gold (#4 | Pool 4)
AMERICAN
Top seeded MN U18s:
- M1 182 (#1 | Pool 9)
- Northern Lights 18-Black (#2 | Pool 8)
- MN Select 18-3 (#2 | Pool 6)
- MN North 18-1 (#2 | Pool 4)
- Vital Volleyball 18-2 Royal (#2 | Pool 3)
Top seeded MN U17s:
- M1 172 (#1 | Pool 7)
- Northern Lights 17-White (#2 | Pool 10)
- Northern Lights 17-Red (#1 | Pool 8)
- M1 173 (#2 | Pool 9)
- MN North 17-1 (#3 | Pool 3)
- M1 17Blue (#3 | Pool 6)
- MN Select 17-3 (#4 | Pool 5)