The 2023 Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) held in Chicago, Illinois, witnessed some extraordinary performances from the 14 division teams on Saturday. With seven champions being crowned in the age group, the event showcased the immense potential and skill of these young athletes.
TAV 14 Black Clinches the Open Division Title
TAV 14 Black from North Texas emerged victorious in the highly competitive Open division. With an impressive tournament record, having lost only two sets in pool play, TAV 14 Black faced Arizona Storm 14 Thunder from Arizona in a thrilling championship match. In the end, TAV 14 Black claimed the title with a convincing 25-19, 25-16 victory. MadFrog 14s N Green and Skyline 14 Royal, both from North Texas, secured third place in the division.
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KC Power 14 Black Triumphs in the National Division
The National division witnessed an intense battle between KC Power 14 Black from the Heart of America region and Miami Hype 14N Nekane from Florida. KC Power 14 Black emerged victorious with a hard-fought 25-22, 25-22 win, showcasing their exceptional teamwork and determination. Grace Mize, the head coach of KC Power, praised her team’s effort and expressed her pride in representing the club with excellence. AZ REV 14 Premier from Arizona and WPVC 14 Armour Black from Florida rounded out the top four in the division.
United 14s Evren Reigns Supreme in the USA Division
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The USA division showcased the grit and resilience of United 14s Evren from Southern California. Going undefeated throughout the tournament, United 14s Evren faced a formidable challenge in the final against HJV 14 Elite from the Lone Star region. After a thrilling three-set match, United 14s Evren emerged victorious with a score of 26-24, 19-25, 15-9. Their stunning performance included six three-set battles in the tournament. FL Momentum from Florida and OPU 14 adidas from Florida secured the third and fourth positions, respectively.
14 USA champion United 14s Evren
STVA 14 Mizuno Claims the Liberty Division Title
In the Liberty division, STVA 14 Mizuno from the Lone Star region had a chance for redemption against Tejas 14 Black Marco from North Texas. After losing to Tejas in pool play, STVA turned the tables in the final match with an impressive 25-18, 25-22 victory. Madison Arellano, the head coach of STVA, expressed her pride in the team and highlighted the close-knit nature of the club. DME UA Elite 14-1 from Florida and Flyers 14 APX-Andy from North Texas secured the third and fourth positions, respectively.
Surfside 14 Loriann Clinches the American Division Title
The American division saw Surfside 14 Loriann from Southern California emerge as the champions after a convincing 25-18, 25-18 victory over TX Legacy 14 Elite from the Lone Star region. Surfside displayed exceptional performance throughout the tournament, suffering only one loss to Dynasty 14 Black from the Heart of America region in pool play. 1United 14N Gi from North Texas and CYVBC Surge 14 Black from the Ohio Valley region secured third place in the division.
14 American champion Surfside 14 Loriann
Club One AZ 14Platinum Shines in the Freedom Division
Club One AZ 14Platinum from Arizona dominated the Freedom division, losing just one set throughout the tournament. After a challenging semifinal against EVA 14 Elite from the Delta region, Club One AZ came out triumphant in the final match against Elevation 14 Amy from the Ohio Valley region with a score of 25-12, 25-18. EVA and EXCEL 14 National Blue from North Texas secured the third and fourth positions, respectively.
Houston Stellar 14 Elite Claims the Patriot Division Title
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In a thrilling final, Houston Stellar 14 Elite from the Lone Star region emerged as the champions of the Patriot division. Facing an undefeated Six Pack 14 from Iowa, Houston Stellar showcased their resilience and determination, winning the match with a score of 30-28, 25-23. Club V 14 Ren Stef M from the Intermountain region and Michio Chicago 14 National from the Great Lakes region secured the third and fourth positions, respectively.
This year’s GJNC 14 division provided memorable moments, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of young athletes across the country. Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the tournament and made it a resounding success!
FAQs
Q: What is the GJNC?
A: The GJNC stands for the Girls Junior National Championship, which is the premier junior girls club tournament in the United States. It attracts college scouts from all over the country.
Q: How many teams participated in the 14-17 age divisions?
A: This year, 1,368 teams registered for the 14-17 age divisions, making it the largest turnout in the tournament’s history.
Q: Which team won the 14 Open division?
A: TAV 14 Black from North Texas emerged as the champions in the 14 Open division.
Q: How did the teams in the Liberty division fare against each other?
A: STVA 14 Mizuno from the Lone Star region won the Liberty division title after defeating Tejas 14 Black Marco from North Texas in the final.
Q: Who won the 14 American division?
A: Surfside 14 Loriann from Southern California emerged as the champions in the 14 American division.
Q: Which team clinched the Patriot division title?
A: Houston Stellar 14 Elite from the Lone Star region emerged as the champions in the Patriot division.
Conclusion
The 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14 division showcased exceptional talent, determination, and teamwork. Congratulations to all the teams that participated and made this tournament a memorable event. These young athletes have displayed the potential to become future stars of the sport. We look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success in their volleyball journeys.
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