The U.S. Girls Youth National Team faced a tough loss against Germany at the FIVB Girls U18 World Championship in Rosario, Argentina. Despite putting up a strong fight, the U.S. team fell short with a final score of 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-17.
It was a challenging match for the U.S., but they exhibited significant improvement compared to their previous performance against Italy. The team showed promising blocking skills, recording 13 blocks and 11 aces throughout the game. Logan Eggleston, the outside hitter, led the U.S. scorers with 13 points, including nine kills, one block, and three aces. Madison Horin, the middle blocker, displayed an impressive performance with five blocks and four aces, contributing 10 points to the team. Holly Campbell, another middle blocker, also added 10 points to the scoreboard with six kills, three blocks, and an ace.
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Despite their best efforts, the U.S. was unable to maintain their lead after the first set. Germany took control of the game, winning the second and third sets convincingly. In the fourth set, the U.S. fought hard but couldn’t overcome Germany’s powerful performance, resulting in a loss.
Head coach Jim Stone acknowledged Germany’s exceptional serving skills and highlighted the U.S. team’s struggle with passing. He also emphasized that the tournament was a learning experience for the young U.S. players, who are still new to the international stage.
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The U.S. Girls Youth National Team will now prepare for the 7th-8th place final, where they will face the loser of the Argentina-Japan match. Despite this loss, the team has shown progress throughout the tournament and remains determined to continue improving.
Team USA Matches
- Aug. 19 … USA v. Russia … L … 25-17, 25-20, 25-19
- Aug. 20 … USA v. Belarus … L … 25-20, 25-13, 21-25, 25-20
- Aug. 21 … USA v. Brazil … W … 26-24, 19-25, 8-25, 25-19, 15-11
- Aug. 22 … USA v. Mexico … W … 17-25, 24-26, 25-19, 30-28, 15-10
- Aug. 23 … USA v. Slovenia … W … 25-21, 25-18, 25-22
- Aug. 25 … USA v. Italy … L … 25-7, 25-16, 25-15
- Aug. 26 … USA v. Germany … L … 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-17
The U.S. Girls Youth National Team has a remarkable history in the World Championship. In 2013, they became the first U.S. volleyball team to win a world championship medal at the youth or junior level, earning a silver medal after a thrilling final against China. In 2015, the team secured another silver medal in the World Championship final against Italy.
Throughout the tournament, the U.S. competed against strong teams from various regions, including Russia, Brazil, and Mexico. The team, ranked number one in the world, played in Pool B alongside the 2017 European U18 champions, Russia, as well as Brazil, Belarus, and Mexico.
With their valuable experiences gained from this tournament, the U.S. Girls Youth National Team remains committed to their growth and development as they continue to represent their country on the international stage.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the U.S. Girls Youth National Team’s match against Germany?
A: Germany won the match against the U.S. Girls Youth National Team with a score of 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-17.
Q: Who were the top scorers for the U.S. team in the match against Germany?
A: Logan Eggleston led the U.S. scorers with 13 points, followed by Madison Horin and Holly Campbell, who both contributed 10 points each.
Q: How did the U.S. Girls Youth National Team perform in the tournament overall?
A: The U.S. Girls Youth National Team had a mixed performance in the tournament, with notable wins against Brazil, Mexico, and Slovenia, as well as losses against Russia, Belarus, Italy, and Germany.
Summary
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The U.S. Girls Youth National Team faced a challenging match against Germany at the FIVB Girls U18 World Championship. Despite their best efforts, the U.S. team fell short with a final score of 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-17. However, they showed significant improvement in their blocking and overall performance compared to previous matches.
Logan Eggleston, Madison Horin, and Holly Campbell stood out as top scorers for the U.S. team, contributing crucial points throughout the game. Despite the loss, the U.S. team remains determined to continue their growth and development in international competition.
As the tournament continues, the U.S. Girls Youth National Team will compete in the 7th-8th place final, aiming to end their campaign on a positive note. Through this experience, they have gained valuable lessons and will use them to further their progress in future competitions.
For more information and updates on the U.S. Girls Youth National Team and their journey in the FIVB Girls U18 World Championship, visit Alpinetgheep.com.
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