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Post by dogmomx3 on Jan 7, 2023 17:41:13 GMT -5
Hey everyone!!!! I'm super pumped about the upcoming club season and wanted to make a thread specific to the 17's age group and Open level of play. Lots of teams started play this weekend. Who are some 17-Open teams that you think have the potential to come away with the trophy at USAV nationals come July? I'm hearing there was a ton of movement among teams in Texas. Drive Nation maybe???
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Post by comebackwest on Jan 7, 2023 19:49:51 GMT -5
Hello mom of DriveNation player!! Who would you like us to compliment on your team?
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Post by dogmomx3 on Jan 7, 2023 19:57:18 GMT -5
Hello mom of DriveNation player!! Who would you like us to compliment on your team? I don't have a child that plays for DN but I have looked at their roster and it's loaded. Just wanted to talk club at the open level. Excited about getting started... WTF. |
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Post by babybacksets on Jan 7, 2023 20:23:38 GMT -5
Hello mom of DriveNation player!! Who would you like us to compliment on your team? Don’t be that person, there are a lot of exciting players/teams to watch in the 17s age group and there’s no harm discussing it. It costs ZERO $$ to not be a d**k |
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Post by volleydada4 on Jan 7, 2023 20:30:20 GMT -5
Hello mom of DriveNation player!! Who would you like us to compliment on your team? I don't have a child that plays for DN but I have looked at their roster and it's loaded. Just wanted to talk club at the open level. Excited about getting started... WTF. Some people on this board come across like they could really use a hug… And that’s ok. I wouldn’t take it personal though dogmomx3. North Texas Region always spits out contenders for USAV championships. PING with DN will have really high expectations once again with the talent laden roster they compiled from all over the state. |
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Post by dogmomx3 on Jan 7, 2023 20:38:35 GMT -5
Hello mom of DriveNation player!! Who would you like us to compliment on your team? Don’t be that person, there are a lot of exciting players/teams to watch in the 17s age group and there’s no harm discussing it. It costs ZERO $$ to not be a d**k Thank you babybacksets. I love talking volleyball and that 17-open level is stacked with talent with some outstanding teams. Sure, I have a child that plays at this level (hence the reason for wanting to discuss), just not at DN.  |
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jan 7, 2023 22:49:59 GMT -5
Looking at final finishes from 16U in 2022 I would expect the usual suspects to stay near the top. Dynasty with Pierce, Cisneros, Mullen, McAleer & Messer will continue to push for a championship. A5 & their size will cause problems for everyone. Being from the Midwest, I'm more in tune with those clubs. Nebraska Premier and 1st Alliance should continue to be near the top unless they've had significant roster turnover. Milwaukee Sting was solid in 16U though Madison Quest and Gabby Pitcel who played up with the team last year, are on the 16's team for '23. Their issue always seemed to be ball control with their outside hitters. If they can get that squared away, they might be able to improve on their finish. No Minnesota clubs qualified open for 16's so perhaps that isn't a strong class or the talent is spread between evenly between Northern Lights and MN Select. Metro has Emerson Sellman, Ryla & Renee Jones, & also Erin Debiec. Should be an exciting year for 17's.
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Post by slay05 on Jan 8, 2023 0:22:21 GMT -5
NKYVC, Tri State Elite and the OT team with the Florida commits are always in the running for this age
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Post by cheesequesadilla on Jan 8, 2023 1:00:48 GMT -5
I think Drive Nation and TAV will be the teams to watch in NT. Drive Nation has Nebraska commit Ayden Ames along with a bunch of other D1 commits. TAV also has some really solid D1 commits plus Cari Spears and a really good '25 libero.
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Post by westie13 on Jan 8, 2023 9:19:38 GMT -5
Top 17 Open teams in no particular order:
Dynasty
Drive Nation
A5
NKYVC
1st Alliance
Even though Madfrog won 16 Open at nationals, Dynasty was definitely the best team throughout the whole season. A random good team could come out to win nationals again, but I think the 5 above will be dominating the entire season.
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Post by dogmomx3 on Jan 8, 2023 10:21:23 GMT -5
Top 17 Open teams in no particular order: Dynasty Drive Nation A5 NKYVC 1st Alliance Even though Madfrog won 16 Open at nationals, Dynasty was definitely the best team throughout the whole season. A random good team could come out to win nationals again, but I think the 5 above will be dominating the entire season. I agree with your list. These teams are going to be soooo good. |
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Post by outlaw on Jan 8, 2023 17:04:37 GMT -5
Well Drive Nation lost to Skyline 17 Royal in the MLK Semis… Bracket |
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Post by vbfan999 on Jan 8, 2023 18:53:02 GMT -5
Well Drive Nation lost to Skyline 17 Royal in the MLK Semis… BracketCRAZY. What happened?? Was anyone there? I thought Skyline wasn’t even supposed to be really good |
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Post by dogmomx3 on Jan 8, 2023 20:05:42 GMT -5
Well Drive Nation lost to Skyline 17 Royal in the MLK Semis… BracketCRAZY. What happened?? Was anyone there? I thought Skyline wasn’t even supposed to be really good I just checked their roster and they look pretty stacked. Jaela Auguste, Kirra Musgrove, Samara Coleman (playing up)....just to name a few. |
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Post by volleydada4 on Jan 8, 2023 20:47:48 GMT -5
The Skyline you are referencing is Houston Skyline 17 Royal dogmomx3 The Skyline that beat Drive Nation is Dallas Skyline 17 Royal |
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