‘J’ Is For January; Five J’s In The Class Of ’22 You Should Know
The calm before the storm known as the club season is almost here, when my articles will be filled with top tournament players and rankings updates. Until then, let’s have a little fun; here are five athletes whose first names…
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Continue ReadingThe calm before the storm known as the club season is almost here, when my articles will be filled with top tournament players and rankings updates. Until then, let’s have a little fun; here are five athletes whose first names start with the letter ‘J’, as in January.
Jocelyn Strange Jocelyn Strange 5'1" | DS/L Loogootee | 2022 State IN , 5-1, DS, Metro 17 Macaulay
A spitfire of a libero, Jocelyn wears the special jersey for Metro’s 17-1 squad. Her relentless pursuit of every off-speed shot, coverage ball and anything that might be just out of her reach isn’t. Do NOT let her size fool you, nor should you serve her. Miss Strange is and will be the reason her squad does well this weekend at the Central Zones in Indy. You can find her on Court 38G in the 17 Premier division at 12:30 on Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center.
Josie Hanas Josie Hanas 5'8" | OH Lafayette Harrison | 2022 State IN , 5-8, OH, Boiler Juniors 17 Elite Gold
Although listed as an outside hitter on her roster page, she played a lot of defensive specialist and libero at a tourney in Tennessee this past weekend. Her future looks to be in the special jersey, and is smooth as silk while being the libero. Controlled in serve receive, exemplary on defense and leading by example, Josie will make someone happy in the fall of ’22. You can find Miss Hanas in the 17 Open division on Court 19D at 8 Saturday morning at the Indiana Convention Center.
Julia Fernandes Julia Fernandes 5'7" | S Carmel | 2022 State IN , 5-7, S, Circle City 17 White
With solid hands, quick feet and excellent leadership abilities, Julia runs a 5-1 for coach Jessica Fink for Circle’s 17-3. She comes from a winning program in Carmel, and despite her size, can be the lone setter for a high-level club program. Julia is also playing at the Central Zone this weekend. You can watch her play on Saturday at the ICC on Court 25E at 5:15.
Jada Berg Jada Berg 5'3" | DS/L Hamilton Southeastern | 2022 State IN , 5-3, DS, Munciana 17 National Aztecs
Great body control, excellent passing skills and footwork that makes others jealous, Jada is a plug-and-play libero at any level, and can play any defensive position you ask her to. Although some may be turned off by her size, like Miss Strange above, Miss Berg makes up for it with relentless work ethic. Munciana trains elite-level passing, and coach Pancho Alvarez is a lifer at Munciana—a perfect fit for a lifer volleyball player in Jada. Her Aztecs are taking this weekend off before hitting up the next weekend of the MEPL in Indianapolis on February 6 and 7.
Janet Moala Janet Moala 5'7" | MB Penn | 2022 State IN , 5-7, MB, NIVA 17 BB4
Another undersized and under appreciated middle, Janet could also play right side at the next level with her size, speed, strength of swing and athleticism. Her arm is fast, she’s a positive kid, and is easily coachable. You can find Miss Moala in the 17 Premier division on Court 30F on Saturday at 12:30 at the ICC.