Visitation Tournament Preview and Players to Watch
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Visitation Tournament has always been one of the better early-season tournaments, and the field is stronger this year. Pool B is the toughest of the three pools and will be a battle to win it. The field of athletes is…
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Continue ReadingVisitation Tournament has always been one of the better early-season tournaments, and the field is stronger this year. Pool B is the toughest of the three pools and will be a battle to win it. The field of athletes is also impressive with tons of top players. Francis Howell Central and Helias are my picks to make the finals, but Westminster, Lindbergh, or Howell North could sneak in and win it. Visitation is where you must be this weekend to see some high-level players competing.
Howell Central takes the title with all the weapons in their arsenal.
Pool A
O’Fallon Christian
Howell Central – Pool Winner
Summit
John Burroughs
Pool B
Ladue
Westminster
Howell North
Lindbergh – Pool Winner
Pool C
Webster Groves
Visitation
Parkway Central
Helias – Pool Winner
Players to Watch:
Chapel Dobbs Chapel Dobbs 6'1" | OH Helias | 2023 State MO – 6’1″ – Outside – Helias
Dobbs is back for her last year and looking to leave a mark at Helias. Tall, strong, and powerful outside that plays solid defense and primary passer will need to carry a heavy load for the Crusaders.
Giovanna Bonifacio Giovanna Bonifacio 5'9" | OH Visitation Academy | 2023 State MO – 5’9” – Outside – Visitation
A bouncy six rotation outside for the Vivettes has a fantastic vertical and hang time that allows her to see the defense adjust and hit the holes. She has a cool name, and her playing abilities are just as cool.
Rachel Ladd Rachel Ladd 5'7" | S Parkway Central | 2023 State MO – 5’7″ – Setter – Parkway Central
After being one of the top assist leaders last year in the Saint Louis area, Ladd is back to doing it better this season. A clever setter with excellent hands sees the court well and loves the setter dump.
Megan Manaj Megan Manaj 6'0" | MB Lindbergh | 2023 State MO – 6’0″ – Middle – Lindbergh
The Wash U recruit is one I enjoy watching because of her power. She’s a quick middle with a high IQ, sees the court and the block well, and can hit from either pin. I think she would be a dominant right side for the Bears next year.
Brianna Wortman Brianna Wortman 5'10" | OH Francis Howell | 2023 State MO – 6”0″ – Outside – Howell North
Wortman has a hammer on the outside and does it all for the Knights. She is a six-rotation outside with a powerful, fast arm swing and an excellent outlet for out-of-system passes from the backcourt.
Sophia Shaver Sophia Shaver 5'9" | S Westminster Christian | 2023 State MO – 5’10” – Setter – Westminster
Shaver has an arsenal she can feed, and whether she is running a 5-1 or 6-2 this season, Shaver is one to watch. A smart setter that knows who to feed to give her team the upper hand.
Jordan Smith Jordan Smith 6'4" | OH Francis Howell Central | 2025 State #59 Nation MO – 6’2″ – Rightside – Howell Central
One of the country’s top 2025 players, Smith, led her team in kills and blocks last year. She is a fun player because she can do so many things well. A six right rotation side gives her team a monster of a block on the right pin, can hit some anywhere on the court, and hits a monster line shot.
Kylie Stehlin Kylie Stehlin 6'2" | MB Rockwood | 2023 State MO – 6’3″ – Middle – Summit
A big aggressive middle with a nice slide, and strong arm, gets to the pins quickly and transitions to make herself available in the middle. Watch for Kylie, as the improvement over the club season is obvious.
Emma Clark Emma Clark 5'9" | S John Burroughs | 2023 State MO – 5’10” – Setter – John Burroughs
Emma had a huge option last year to set up anytime the team was in trouble. She is an aggressive setter who likes to take the second hit and has soft hands and a high volleyball IQ. Watch her as she will be one of the top setters in the tournament.