Top 16s Outsides From PVL Tournament 1 (Part 1)
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The Premier Volleyball League out of Southern California debuted last season and is back for its second run in 2022. The 18s and 16s age groups gathered Saturday and Sunday for Tournament 1 at the CLAVA facility in Lake Forest.…
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Continue ReadingThe Premier Volleyball League out of Southern California debuted last season and is back for its second run in 2022. The 18s and 16s age groups gathered Saturday and Sunday for Tournament 1 at the CLAVA facility in Lake Forest. We were able to make it there for Day 1 action and witnessed both age groups go at it. Below, we write about six outsides from the 16s who caught our eye and why.
Jaidyn Jager, Fr OH, Coast 16-1 – Playing up, Jager is one of Coast’s main weapon. She has good height – 6-1 – and jumps well. That allows her to get a hold of it when the set is there and attack with a strong swing.
Ximena Cordero Ximena Cordero 5'10" | OH Otay Ranch | 2024 State CA , Soph OH, Coast 16-1 – Coast was rotating players regularly but Calderon displayed her capabilities when it was her turn. She can be a deceptive and is a smart hitter who showcased a variety of shots.
Reese Brown, Soph OH, Tstreet 16 Carson – A six-rotation player, Brown provides her share of contributions. She has a nice arm swing and showcased it by connecting down the line a few times.
Ella Irwin, Soph OH, Tstreet 16 Carson – Irwin is listed as a middle but was being used at outside. She has some strength and it helped with some physical swings on the pin.
Babi Gubbins Babi Gubbins 6'3" | OH Mater Dei | 2024 State #18 Nation CA , Soph OH, Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar – The go-to hitter for Long Beach, Babbins is lengthy and gets fed the ball whether in the front or back row. She’s also a steady passer out of serve receive to help start the point.
Gabriella Destler, Soph OH, Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar – Opponents can’t forget about Destler when she’s up front. She’s not afraid to take a hard swing and can hit with pace when the set is there. She’s also a strong server with a nice flat, hard serve.