GJNC Previews: AVA TX 16 Adidas
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The most important moment of the season is just around the corner for teams from the 15s, 16s and 17s age group from around the country as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship will take place at the Las…
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Continue ReadingThe most important moment of the season is just around the corner for teams from the 15s, 16s and 17s age group from around the country as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 26-July 5.
As many as 728 teams are expected to compete in the 15 divisions for these three age groups and the state of Texas will, of course, be well-represented in the tournament with more than 60 teams expected to make the trip to Nevada.
During the next few weeks, we’ll use this space to present the Lone Star state representatives in the tournament, recapping their performances during the club season and highlighting some of their top prospects.
AVA TX 16 Adidas
Part of the Absolute Volleyball Academy in Webster, in the Houston area, AVA TX 16 Adidas will compete in the 16 American division. The team has enjoyed a solid season so far with only one finish outside of the top five in the seven tournaments they played at. The team coached by Haley Jacob has won the TAV Houston Classic #2 and finished fifth at the Lone Star Regionals, securing a 28-13 win record so far.
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Players to Watch
Devyn Lewis Devyn Lewis 6'1" | MB Manvel | 2023 State TX – Middle Blocker – HS: Manvel – 2023
Devyn Lewis Devyn Lewis 6'1" | MB Manvel | 2023 State TX has made some strides in developing her game and her growth was good enough to place her 28th on our Prep Dig State Rankings. A clearly important asset she has is her athleticism as, at 6’1”, she can move well on the court and put in a lot of power when she hits. She also does a great job of making herself available in transition and understanding when a set is not good enough for her to hit and score points with a roll shot.
Ana Garza Ana Garza 5'11" | OH Alvin | 2023 State TX – Middle Blocker – HS: Alvin – 2023
Middle blocker is certainly an area of strength for AVA TX 16 Adidas as Lewis forms a strong duo with Ana Garza Ana Garza 5'11" | OH Alvin | 2023 State TX in the position. The six-foot Garza has a strong approach on offense and can consistently hit the ball hard. She’s had a couple of strong high school seasons with Alvin, registering 240 kills, 119 blocks, 250 digs and 217 passes. Garza ranks 88th on our 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings.
Olivia Abbott Olivia Abbott 5'7" | OH Stratford | 2023 TX – Libero – HS: Stratford – 2023
A team with a pair of strong middle blockers certainly could use a talented libero to make sure passes always go where they should and AVA TX 16 Adidas has one of the best in the business in Olivia Abbott Olivia Abbott 5'7" | OH Stratford | 2023 TX . The 5’7” prospect excels in that area, having notched 322 passes in a single high school season with Stratford and is just as strong when it comes to defense. Abbott is quick on her movement and has great technique, being also able to do overhead digs when needed. She places 127th on our 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings.