Minnesota Select made a resounding statement at the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls’ 18s Junior National Championships held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team emerged victorious in the highly competitive tournament, showcasing their talent and determination.
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Unstoppable Performance
Minnesota Select’s 18-1 team clinched the top prize in the 18 Open Division with an impressive display of skill and teamwork. In the final, they defeated Laguna Beach MS 18-1 from the Southern California Region with a convincing scoreline of 25-12, 25-20. This victory marked the culmination of their exceptional journey in the tournament.
Road to Glory
To secure their place in the gold-medal match, Minnesota Select faced formidable opponents along the way. They overcame Arizona Storm 18 Thunder from the Arizona Region in a thrilling semifinal clash that ended with a score of 25-21, 25-27, 15-13. Prior to that, they triumphed over TAV 18 Black from the North Texas Region in a hard-fought quarterfinal match that finished 25-21, 20-25, 15-13. The team’s only loss in the tournament was against Red Rock 18-1 from the Northern California Region in a grueling three-set battle.
Laguna Beach, despite a challenging start to the tournament, showcased their resilience and fought their way to the final. They defeated KC Power 18-1 from the Heart of America Region in the quarterfinals and local favorites Milwaukee Sting 18 Gold from the Badger Region in the semifinals. Laguna Beach finished the competition with a commendable 7-3 record.
Houston Junior Volleyball Elite Claims 18 USA Division Title
In the 18 USA Division, Houston Junior Volleyball Elite emerged as the champions, showcasing their prowess on the court. The team secured victory with a dominant performance, defeating Colorado Juniors/Kaepa 18 Tara from the Rocky Mountain Region with a scoreline of 25-14, 25-15 in the title match.
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Houston Juniors began the tournament with a setback, losing to their state rivals, San Antonio Lighting 181 National, in a hard-fought three-set match. However, they rebounded quickly, stringing together eight consecutive victories to claim the division crown. In the quarterfinals, they triumphed over TAV 18 Blue from the North Texas Region with a score of 25-21, 25-15. In the semifinals, they defeated OT 18 Asics Red from the Florida Region to secure their place in the final.
Colorado Juniors earned their spot in the title match by defeating 1st Alliance 17/18 Red from the Great Lakes Region in the quarterfinals and Johnston 18 National from the Iowa Region in the semifinals. Their journey ended with a commendable 7-2 record.
Mavericks 900 18 Black Triumphs in 18 National Division
In the 18 National Division, Mavericks 900 18 Black from the Southern California Region emerged victorious. The team showcased their dominance and skill, defeating 951 Elite 18-1 Wild Pepper from the Southern California Region in the title match with a scoreline of 34-32, 25-13.
Both Mavericks and 951 Elite entered the title match with unbeaten records in their first eight matches of the tournament. Mavericks, who did not drop a single set throughout the competition, defeated Austin Juniors 18 Mizuno from the Lone Star Region in the quarterfinals and Club One AZ 18 Platinum from the Arizona Region in the semifinals.
951 Elite secured their place in the final by defeating Coastal 18 Blue from the Old Dominion Region in the quarterfinals and CIA 18 Black from Iowa in the semifinals.
MichioChicago 18 National Triumphs in 18 Patriot Division
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MichioChicago 18 National from the Great Lakes Region emerged as the champions in the 18 Patriot Division. In an all-Great Lakes Region title match featuring undefeated teams, MichioChicago proved their mettle by defeating 1st Alliance 18 Silver with a scoreline of 25-19, 25-18.
MichioChicago showcased their resilience by rallying to defeat WVA 18-Black from the Badger Region in the quarterfinals and CVC 18 Black from the Ohio Valley Region in the semifinals. The team lost just one set throughout the tournament, demonstrating their exceptional skill and determination.
1st Alliance, who had not dropped a single set until the final, earned their place in the gold-medal match by defeating LAVA South 18 Adidas from the Southern California Region in the quarterfinals and WVA 18-Red from the Badger Region in the semifinals.
FAQs
1. What is the USA Volleyball Girls’ 18s Junior National Championships?
The USA Volleyball Girls’ 18s Junior National Championships is a prestigious tournament that brings together top volleyball teams from across the country to compete for the national title in different divisions.
2. How many divisions are there in the tournament?
The tournament features multiple divisions, including the 18 Open Division, 18 USA Division, 18 National Division, and 18 Patriot Division, allowing teams to compete at their respective skill levels.
3. Where was the inaugural event held?
The inaugural event took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing a platform for teams to showcase their talents and compete against the best in the nation.
Conclusion
The inaugural GJNC 18s event witnessed a display of exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the tournament, with a special shoutout to Minnesota Select for their remarkable victory in the 18 Open Division. The display of skill and passion by these young athletes sets the stage for the future of volleyball.
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