Texas players to represent the US at World Championships
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Two volleyball players who competed int the last season of high school volleyball in the state of Texas have been selected to represent the United States in the Under-20 World Championships, which are set to take place in the Netherlands…
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Continue ReadingTwo volleyball players who competed int the last season of high school volleyball in the state of Texas have been selected to represent the United States in the Under-20 World Championships, which are set to take place in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Setter Averi Carlson Averi Carlson 6'0" | S Lovejoy | 2022 State #3 Nation TX and outside hitter Ally Batenhorst Ally Batenhorst 6'4" | OH Seven Lakes | 2021 State TX were included in the final selection of head coach Dan Fisher. Middle blocker Shaylee Shore Shaylee Shore 6'2" | MB Prosper | 2021 State TX was training with the group but wasn’t included in the traveling squad, but remains as an alternate.
The United States will play Russia on July 9 and is set to face Thailand and Turkey in the following pool play matches. The tournament ends on July 17.
Averi Carlson Averi Carlson 6'0" | S Lovejoy | 2022 State #3 Nation TX – Setter – HS: Lovejoy – Club: Skyline – 2022
The top-ranked prospect in our 2022 Prep Dig State Rankings, Averi Carlson Averi Carlson 6'0" | S Lovejoy | 2022 State #3 Nation TX is arguably the best setter in her age group in the entire country. She was instrumental in her high school Lovejoy’s victories at the last two State Championships and has registered more than 3,500 assists in three seasons of high school volleyball. A six-footer, she’s tall, smart, technical and has all the tools to succeed in the position. She has committed to play for Baylor at the collegiate level.
Ally Batenhorst Ally Batenhorst 6'4" | OH Seven Lakes | 2021 State TX – Outside Hitter – HS: Seven Lakes – Club: Houston Juniors – 2021
A 6’4” outside hitter, Ally Batenhorst Ally Batenhorst 6'4" | OH Seven Lakes | 2021 State TX ranked second on our 2021 Prep Dig State Rankings during the last season. Her offensive power from either the left of the right sides of the net is certainly her most impressive asset as a player but what sets Batenhorst apart from other strong outside hitters is her ability to contribute in other areas of the game too with her strong passing and digging. She was pivotal in Seven Lakes’ victory last season and after taking home numerous awards, including the Gatorade National Player of the Year, is set to join national powerhouse Nebraska after the tournament.
Shaylee Shore Shaylee Shore 6'2" | MB Prosper | 2021 State TX – Middle Blocker – HS: Prosper – Club: Skyline – 2021
One of the top middle blockers of her generation, Shaylee Shore Shaylee Shore 6'2" | MB Prosper | 2021 State TX ranked eight on our 2021 Prep Dig State Rankings. At 6’2”, she’s very long but also athletic and moves extremely well at the net. Her movement makes the game easier for Shore as she seems to be always one step ahead of her opponents, either on offense or when blocking. She’s a powerful hitter too and is set to take her talent to Rice University shortly.