Adversity reigns WCPL; 17’s Climb to Third For Bid
In the Windy City Power League, Adversity 18s, the number one seed for a good part of the season, went through Sky High in the finals. The club wasn’t done getting bids however as Adversity 17’s place third and received…
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Continue ReadingIn the Windy City Power League, Adversity 18s, the number one seed for a good part of the season, went through Sky High in the finals. The club wasn’t done getting bids however as Adversity 17’s place third and received the bid for nationals as well.Sky High already qualified for the USAV Nationals, so the bid went to the third place finisher.The big surprise is how the class of 2021 was well represented in the battle for the Windy City League title. The 17 Adidas team surprised many of the 18s team in the bracket by making their way through the Gold Division and to the bracket’s final four and their third place finish. If you look at the roster closely, it shouldn’t be a big surprise. Their roster has quite a few players from IHSA state champion teams.
Anne Marie Remmes 2021, MH, Benet Academy,
Adversity
17 Adidas, uncommitted
Breaking onto the scene as one of the best blockers of the class of 2021, Anne Marie gets into position and closes the block better than any of her peers. Being scouted by Big Ten and Pac Ten universities, Anne Marie has grown since high school season with Benet Academy.
Ava Tortorello
Ava
Tortorello
5'8" | DS/L
Latin School | 2021
State
IL
2021, 5’8/S, Latin,
Adversity
17 Adidas, University of Arizona
Ava is a strong setter with the ability to run a quick tempo offense; The kind of offense that earn bids to the USAV national tournament. She had a great season at Latin High School, collecting 441 assists, 121 digs and 41 service aces. Ava should be a good fit at the University of Arizona.
Kyla Kenney
Kyla
Kenney
5'11" | S
Benet Academy | 2021
IL
2021, 5’10/DS-OH, Benet Academy,
Adversity
17 Adidas,
A great outside hitter with both offensive and defensive skill sets, Kyla is another Benet player that helps solidify this team. She had a great run at the IHSA state playoffs semifinal and final, collecting seven and four kills, respectively.
Franki Bertucci 2021, L, De La Salle Institute,
Adversity
17 Adidas,
Franki is known for her defensive skills and being able to cover the court as well as anyone in her class. Opponents plan to serve around her as she is a serve receive specialist.