Ohio’s Top U16s Take on Indy
The Central Zone Invite in Indianapolis this weekend will be an early opportunity to see some of the nation’s best talent as the event features top prospects and teams from the likes of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. Here is…
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Continue ReadingThe Central Zone Invite in Indianapolis this weekend will be an early opportunity to see some of the nation’s best talent as the event features top prospects and teams from the likes of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. Here is a look at some of the top U16s from Ohio as they get set to begin play in the 16 Open division on Saturday morning.
Top 15 Seeds
AVC CLE Rox 16 Red – #7 seed
Laney Klika
Laney
Klika
5'7" | DS/L
Gilmour Academy | 2023
State
#178
Nation
OH
is one of the top liberos in Ohio in her class and will lead the ball control and defense for this squad. This bodes well for their size and athleticism in the middle in
Adalynn Ginley
Adalynn
Ginley
6'4" | MB
North Ridgeville | 2023
State
OH
and
Breanna Ginley
Breanna
Ginley
6'4" | MB
North Ridgeville | 2023
State
OH
. Be sure to check out
Anna Rarick
Anna
Rarick
6'1" | RS
Gilmour Academy | 2023
State
OH
as she is also proving to be an impact player with good versatility and ability to contribute in several facets of the game.
Elevation 16 Butcher – #8 seed
This team has dyamic setting options in Lindsey Green and Audrey Armbruster. Both have great command of the floor when the ball is in their hands. Their footwork is fluid and they show great location and accuracy when on the move. Armbruster also has capability to terminate with her arm. Middle Campbell Robinson is developing into a key offensive threat with her ability to score through a variety of attack points around the setter.
Tri-State Elite
16 Blue – #10 seed
This team has some of Cincinnati’s best rising talent including the athleticism of middle Katie Wilking and the pin action of oustide hitter
Ally Cordes
Ally
Cordes
6'0" | OH
Wyoming | 2023
State
OH
. Wilking moves well and has good explosiveness especially overhead off one foot where she can generate good power. Cordes has a terrific high school season, scoring a lot of points with her and will shine among this group.
Elite VBTC 16 Black – #11 seed
In the back row you’ll see some terriific skills and playmaking from libero Olivia Fenstermaker. She has great platform work and expands her range well with her quickness. Middle Taylor Jenkins is 5’10 but plays bigger than that with her elevation and fast arm. Another big offensive threat is
Ella Durham
Ella
Durham
6'3" | OH
Dublin Coffman | 2023
State
#177
Nation
OH
as she has length at 6’2 and can bring good power on the left pin.
Mintonette M.61 – #13 seed
This team has a core group of athletes that should command the middle and right side of the net well. At 6’2, Emma Beretich and Caroline Berlekamp bring size and length, while Mercedes Motton, although at 5’7, has great athleticism in her quickness and lift off the floor to provide a much different look from this postion. Lauryn Bowie also has great length at 6’2 and can fill up space well when blocking on the right pin.
Other Teams to Watch
- TVC 16 Black – #18 seed
- CVC 16 Black – #20 seed
- ClevPrime 16.1 – #32 seed