By Austin Kingsley
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – “Power pool parity.” That’s the alliterative phrase we’re using to describe the opening day of 17U competition at Triple Crown NIT. It’s especially true after watching MADFROG 17’s N Green secure a three-set win over Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy to conclude Saturday’s action. Let’s set this up. MADFROG entered the Saturday nightcap with an 0-2 record after narrow defeats to Mizuno Long Beach and VCNebraska. The North Texas squad remained competitive but failed to get over the hump in its four sets played to that point. Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy followed a different path. The Great Plains representative battled to a 2-0 mark after triumphs against Alamo and MAVS KC. We saw Synergy’s clutch factor in an 18-16 Set 3 win against MAVS. Heading into the final contest, Nebraska ONE was the only Power Pool D team with an unblemished record. MADFROG, meanwhile, was the lone team seeking its first win. That doesn’t sound like the recipe for a barnburner, but we can’t forget the true nature of power pools. These teams are hand-selected as the best of the best. 17’s N Green had a tough stretch but was not deterred by the setbacks. Power pools grant teams the luxury to reset and refocus, and that’s what MADFROG did to score a dramatic three-set win over Nebraska ONE. Let’s relive the chaos. Synergy Strikes Early Set 1 was Nebraska ONE’s time to back up its 2-0 start. An emphatic 25-14 win highlighted Synergy’s early display of dominance. The offense was paced by Anna Jelinek, a Long Beach State commit who plays all six rotations at outside hitter. Jelinek’s role as a primary passer is just as important as her attacking prowess, and she shouldered the bulk of Nebraska ONE’s first contacts in Saturday’s match. Ball control is a Synergy strength that stretches far beyond Jelinek’s contributions. Nebraska commit Keri Leimbach anchors the libero spot and is one of the most eye-popping defenders in the 17U age group. Her improbable digs and block coverages were a catalyst to Synergy’s wave of momentum in the first set. As first contacts were dialed in, Nebraska ONE’s offense followed. Abbie Hagedorn and Mattie Dalton terminated on the pins while Wisconsin commit Natalie Wardlow found her stride in the middle. A combination of team chemistry and offensive balance had Nebraska ONE on the cusp of a perfect Saturday. MADFROG Leaps Forward MADFROG managed to clear some lingering hurdles in the Day 1 finale, and it came against one of the hottest teams in 17U power pools. Set 2 was a clean slate after Nebraska ONE rolled in the first. That allowed 17’s N Green to claim an early advantage behind its own prolific scorers. MADFROG middle blocker Nenu Kpea started proceedings with a floor-denting kill. This drew the awe of the MADFROG cheering section, which was still determined to bring the energy late into the Kansas City night. Multi-dimensional attacker McKenzie Jones was another important leader for 17’s N Green. She did most of her work on the left side but brings a wealth of experience at other frontcourt positions. MADFROG could also go against the grain and get Ava Steffe involved at opposite. These setter-hitter connections flourished whether the offense was set by Jaleah Bauss or Sara Quigley in a 6-2 system. Most of the second set was characterized by brief scoring runs with neither team breaking away. That was until MADFROG asserted itself from the service line and put pressure on the vaunted Nebraska ONE backcourt. The tide of momentum shifted entirely as 17’s N Green claimed a 25-17 win to force a third. It was a triumph highlighted by MADFROG’s supportive audience: "We won a set!” Indeed, this was MADFROG’s first set victory at NIT after a few close calls. Now that this obstacle was cleared, why not go for more? Much like the start of Set 3, these teams were inseparable to start the third. Nebraska ONE leaned on Jelinek and Dalton as setter Malorie Boesiger pushed the tempo to the outside. MADFROG responded by keeping Jones in a rhythm. 17’s N Green had enough left in the tank, even as we raced past 9:00. Kpea skied for the final kill to give MADFROG its first win at 2024 Triple Crown NIT. The Bigger Picture The implications of MADFROG’s late breakthrough are fascinating. With this result, every team in Power Pool D finished Day 1 with at least one win and one loss. All eight teams in the group are either 2-1 or 1-2. Tournament seeding is completely up in the air for Sunday. MADFROG finished Round 1 on a high note, but the stakes get higher as we reach the challenge matches. This is where the win-and-get-in mentality starts after the momentary reprieve of power pools. 17’s N Green will face a stiff test from AVA TX 17 Adidas, their neighbors from the Lone Star Region. And, despite the loss, Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy claimed first place in Power Pool D via the set percentage tiebreaker. It’s a great thing to fall back on after a setback—and a way to benefit from so much parity. Synergy awaits NPJ Salem 17 National in the challenger round. So, dial up the pressure. Power pools were all about vying for seeding, and now it’s time to battle for an Elite berth. MADFROG and Nebraska ONE are ready. by Jamison Kruse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- No better way to end Day 1 AM Wave than a barn burner. That’s exactly the match-up we had between Legacy 16-1 Adidas and Dallas Skyline 16 Royal. 16 Royal was cooking up a 3-0 start to the tournament coming into this one. Meanwhile, Legacy was looking to end their day with a winning record. On stadium court, this was the perfect match to have on display. Set 1 -- From the very first serve, this was a back and forth affair. Point for point until 10s, this where we started to see some separation. Legacy would make the first jump and lead 16-12. A timeout by Skyline would turn the tides and would inspire a comeback 8-1 run. The lead wouldn’t last very long as Legacy would fire back with two straight points to tie it up. In the red zone, it was back to that blow for blow action. Skyline would escape with a 23-25 set win. The name of the game in this one was the prowess of the right side for Skyline. Both Brooke Lacewell and Taylor Clarke were virtually unstoppable on the right. Clarke with the explosive left arm proved to be lethal. Her cut shot was too much to contain. For Lacewell, it was the line shot that kept coming up victorious. The two were able to close out big rallies to propel the win. Set 2 -- Very similar to set 1, set 2 was a back and forth brawl. Blow for blow, scoop for scoop, this was some of the best volleyball of the day. All points were earned in this one and no one was letting the other run away with the game. Unlike the first set, either team didn’t allow any lead larger than 3 points before the other responded to tie things up. Reversing the scoreboard, Legacy took the set 25-23. For Legacy, the defense truly shined bright in this game. Meredith Martin ‘s wheelhouse is one of the best in the game. No swing too hard or too crafty for her to not snag up. Martin’s ability to control the game from the first contact is what truly made a difference for this one. It allowed setter Eva Long the ability to run such an effective, spread out offense. Set 3 -- From what was could be described as perfect volleyball in set 2, we saw somewhat of the opposite to start off set 3. With the amount of service errors and miscues, you began to see the nerves set in for this crucial match-up. While, once again, back and forth to start things Legacy was able to not only settle in early but go running. After breaking away at 8-4, Legacy would hold onto to that four-point lead for the remainder of the match. No matter the match-up, Skyline couldn’t garner the run needed to grab control. After the slow start, Legacy was really able to capitalize on their balanced offense to propel the win. Long was finding huge success finding her middles. Ella Andrews came up huge down the last stretch pocketing the final point to win it all. Skyline Highlights -- While Skyline really hammered out the right side, they bring a whole lot of balance deep down the bench. Kiley Brooks manned down a really tough back court presence. Driving into camera poles, throwing around the floor, it was the relentless pursuit for me! Ashtyn Seay on the left pin really came along nicely as the match went on. Seay has a physical arm while taking the smart shots wisely. She had a huge presence down the stretch of set 1 and to kick off set 2 especially. Legacy Highlights-- Much to their opponents across the net, Legacy has great depth on the bench. Martin and Long had spectacular outings in this one. Long was dishing the ball super well pin to pin, keeping the middles as involved as possible opened up a lot of opportunities. Kayla Nwabueze continues to shine as the monster at the net. Anything within the plane, she’s leaving no question in that contest. by Kyle Koso
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Not every effective shot hit by the Arizona Sky 18 Gold on Saturday was delivered at 100 miles per hour, but they showed fast thinking is just as useful as fast swinging at the 2024 TC NIT. The Sky went 3-0 during pool play, capping their day with a 25-21, 25-21 victory over a tough and tricky Sports Performance-Kahl squad at the Kansas City Convention Center as the 18 Elite division kicked into gear at the event, produced by Triple Crown Sports. And while noisy kills were on the menu, the Sky mixed up flavors with accurate tips and well-placed directional shots that helped sway the result. That hunt for opportunities, wherever they might be found, guided the Sky to the lead in Set 1 after falling behind, with the team able to rebuild small leads on three occasions in Set 2 before walking off the court as victors. “In our timeout, the exact words we used were, you need to be intentional and know why you’re doing something, not just reacting,” said Arizona Sky coach Regina Mannix. “Be thinking why something should work and be ready to execute. Most of our players do a great job of that. “We did a great job running our middles; I think we had an advantage there. We say that you’re going to get better with each match, and hopefully the score will reflect a win, but sometimes it won’t. Every single match is about getting better, and if you can beat a team by 10, do it. Don’t be satisfied winning it by three.” Sports Performance had a 15-12 lead in Set 1, but the tide turned on a couple of big kills from Anne Brauckmiller, a Southeastern Louisiana commit who also had a key ace to make it 24-20. While middles Talea Mitchell and Elisa Saunders help steady the attack, the Sky found success earlier in Set 2 – Brauckmiller really had it going in terms of variety, polishing off a difficult leaping-but-gentle push shot to open space to make it 24-21 before Mitchell’s block capped the match. “We definitely believe in working smarter, not harder. When I see an open spot, whether I swing hard or not, that’s the thing you’re looking for,” Brauckmiller said. “I like both kills, either or … the big ones are more exciting, but either way. We didn’t play as well last year and were disappointed not to be in the Power Pools this time, so we want to prove ourselves again.” Another consequential piece of the Sky attack came from the service line. They had far fewer errors than Sports Performance but were still aggressive, with setter Vivianna Samaniego really jamming up the opposing offense with darting, difficult serves. “Last year I really learned with a coach from the club how to handle the ball, and this year I’ve continued to further that,” she said. “And this year my coach is also helping me. We come into every match with a game plan, and the goal is to get the other team out of system so we can control things on our side. I feel like if we see something open, we’ll go for it. I also feel that, if it’s not there, we can recycle and get them out of system. The Sky were one of three teams in the 18u division to not drop a set in Saturday’s action – they will take on North Kentucky (NKYVC) Tsunami on Sunday morning. By Chris Fitzgerald
That 3-0 feeling. Plenty of the teams competing at Triple Crown have the expectation to go 3-0 on day one at most events, but when it’s a power pool of the top teams in the country it’s a little bit different. TAV 18 Black and Triangle 18 Black came into their final pool play match 2-0. The best of the best among the top eight. On paper, TAV out of the Dallas Metro is the top 18s team in the country. A list of athletes committed to top D1 schools across the country that also includes top prospects in the 2025 junior class in Texas commit Cari Spears and BYU commit Suli Davis. The eyes of everyone would be on this team. TAV setter and Michigan commit Camille Edwards had this to say about managing those expectations. “It’s hard knowing that teams all know us and we know we have to uphold a certain standard. We try to stay grounded and focus on what we need to do to be successful.” Set one started fast for Triangle as they grabbed the early momentum. Illinois commit Laynie Smith was electric, scoring early from the outside and being an outlet in the backrow. Asia Thigpen (Kentucky) was everywhere. She was able to keep rally’s alive with her backrow play and provided plenty of points as well from the pin. Setter and Arizona commit Avery Scoggins ran an incredibly efficient offense where she was able to keep TAV off balance the entire set. Triangle would take set one 25-22. TAV would respond. After trading points to start set two it was a very small margin of error the entire way. With the set tied at 20 it was essentially a game to five the rest of the way. The stars shined bright for the Texas kids with Cari Spears dropping an off speed shot in the middle of the court from a backrow attack, two kills by Suli Davis, and a big block out from the middle in USC commit Favor Anyawu to seal the deal to extend the match with a set two win 27-25. “We brought more energy to the second and third set, we got more fired up. First set we were a little meh and knew we had to bring it for the next two sets,” said setter Carson Eickenloff, an Ole Miss commit. Set three was even to begin until Davis took over at the net scoring points with her swing as well as her block. Her stuff block to make it 12-8 took any momentum out of the Triangle side where TAV would go on to win set three and the match 15-9. TAV will head into their challenge match as the top overall seed in the tournament. For Edwards and Eickenloff it’s just one match at a time. “We take one match at a time and stay in the moment,” said Eickenloff. First serve for “Separation Sunday” at Triple Crown will be at 7:30 AM for the 18s. by Michael Deleon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One of the most anticipated tournaments at the beginning of each club season is the Triple Crown NIT because of all of the talent that will be under one roof. It is being held in Kansas City, MO on February 17-19th. It brings together the toughest competition from all over the country. There are many storylines coming out of day one and we were front and center for two of them. Can Madfrog Complete Back to Back Championships? Madfrog 14 National Green is the defending Champion from last season and they are looking to go back to back this year. They have been steamrolling the competition so far on day one. I was able to be present for the match against Tstreet 14 Tara. With stud outside hitter Maya Ogbogu’s golden right arm, it looks like they are right on track. Her ability to get off of the ground with ease is something to marvel at. What I love about her is that although she plays at such an elite level, her attitude is always team centered and she stays humble. Her arm speed is top notch when she swings from all locations. I love how she is able to control and contort her upper body to swing around the block while she is in mid-air. Madfrog‘s roster is littered with talent across the board. Middle Grace White is one of the best blockers in the age group. I love how she patrols the net with fast footwork to close the block with her pin blockers. She keeps her hands high throughout the entire movement, which allows her to keep fast timing on the press of the block. The best aspect about her is how she drives her feet hard toward her setter with both precision and intent to score on quick sets. With pin attackers like Katherine Clegg, Olivia Kitur and Ella McNeal on the attack, this squad is dangerous from any location at any time in the match. Setters Chloe Kim and Aleyna Bramschreiber have this team undefeated on the year for a reason. They both can thread the needle. I love how Aleyna plays defense out of the right back zone. She looks like a libero back there and not much falls to the floor near her zone. In the match I just watched, this team was absolutely dominant. The outcome was never in doubt and they look like they could compete against older competition right now! They finished the day perfect at 3-0 and look very strong. If I were a betting man, my money would be on them to be in the running on day three. Check them out and you will see what I saw today. Battle of Undefeated Squads in Power Pool A High Performance 14 Royal came into their last match of the day at 2-0 after defeating Tribe and Tstreet, both in straight sets. They looked extremely hungry during their warm up and I sat down to watch with high anticipation. They have some solid options to score on their squad. Outside hitters Adelyn Buttrum and Ries Schnuck might be a little smaller in height but they can both rise up quickly and unleash some amazing power with their talented right arms. Right side Sarah Albers has the height and power to slow down any attack coming her way. Libero Carina Buttrum was amazing covering ground so quickly and being right behind her attackers at the net while they swing is a huge plus. Middle Gillian Pfieffer is playing well moving laterally along the net to block everything that comes her way. A5 14-1 Helen was also undefeated so far in pool play on day one. The power that this entire team possesses is amazing to say the least. There is no doubt that the outside hitting of Leah Stickney is one of their biggest weapons. It doesn’t matter whether she is in the front row or the back row as she was born to play the game of volleyball. While in the front row, she has shots for days. I loved how she was able to swing hard when given the opportunity but yet she also used some awesome court vision to throw in a few off-speed shots to open areas of the court. Libero Bethany Benjamin was super fast all over the court and saved her team from many volleyballs hitting the floor. The way she covered the entire length of the floor from sideline to sideline in the back row was astounding. Middle Kennedy Davis has immense power in her upper body and let it show both offensively and defensively at the net. She was like a brick wall blocking at the net. Setter Chelsea Torrance did a fantastic job of communicating routes to her hitters and delivering pinpoint accurate sets. Set number one started off strong with both teams trading bombs back and forth. The entire set was super close until the very end with A5 pulling away 20-25. Set two started off a little different with High Performance coming out blazing to a 8-1 lead by some amazing ball control and supreme defense. A5 made a few too many attacking errors to lose the momentum they had from the set one victory. After a quick timeout from their head coach, A5 got their confidence back with some key blocks. They battled back to an 11-10 lead when HPSTL took their first timeout. It seemed as this set was going to be anyone’s game. That is until A5 flexed its muscles quite strongly and pushed to a 15-10 lead. A5 had too much firepower for High Performance to handle in the middle of the second set. But hey were not going anywhere and came back to tie it at 21 all. This match showed just how much both teams wanted to win as neither would succumb to the pressure. In order to win this, someone had to take control. Leah Stickney was all too ready to handle that role. She went on a run of amazing attacks from the left side to give her team the lead at 24-22. She then rotated to the back row and served with confidence on match point to win it for her squad 25-23. A5 14-1 Helen ended day one undefeated at 3-0 and is looking like one of the teams to beat in the age group. Stay tuned for more coverage of volleyball throughout the weekend. by Chris Fitzgerald, PrepDig
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The buzz is real. Triple Crown NIT is back with the best of the best from around the country “Where The Elite Come To Compete” this Presidents Day Weekend. Before the official whistle starts play on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM, Triple Crown hosted their “Unsigned Workout” at the Bartle Convention Center Friday night. What is an “Unsigned Workout”? This is a showcase of athletes who are looking for their future home. This could mean a lot of various things depending where they are at in the recruiting process. For 2024s, this year’s senior class, they are finishing up their recruiting process. The sand dial of time for these athletes might be starting to run out, but there are still coaches looking for 2024 seniors. Athletes get injured, transfer, change plans, as do coaches. Although cliche, its true when they say “Timing is everything”. For 2025s, this is a key year as many of these athletes will be talking with coaches of any level. Whether it’s a showcase or tournament, it’s a chance to show what they have in store for the next level. For the Class of 2026, they will be starting their recruiting journey by reaching out to coaches, attending camps and clinics, posting their highlight videos. However, they cannot officially start having coaches reach out to them until June 15 of this year. Per NCAA rules, college coaches must wait to contact a potential student athlete (PSA) after the completion of their sophomore year on June 15. Makenzie Sloan, a 2025 middle out of Indianola, Iowa and Iowa PowerPlex said, “This is a great experience, a lot of fun to be able to play with girls who are raising your level of play who are from all over. I can learn from playing against these other players as well as the coaches on each court.” Munciana co-director and coach Mike Lingenfelter directed the showcase and spoke at the end of the sportsmanship and how everyone was part of making this a positive experience. Sloan said the same, “Everyone is supporting everyone here, we’re all rooting for each other, and it’s just a really fun environment to be part of.” Dozens of college coaches were on hand to take in these position drills, getting a glimpse of what’s in store for the weekend. Matt Ebenhoe, Associate Head Coach at Waldorf University, an NAIA school in Forest City, Iowa was on hand recruiting. This was his first taste of Triple Crown. The showcase prior to the tournament is a great way to see new athletes for the weekend for Coach Ebenhoe. “We are looking for the athletes who should be on our radar for the weekend, a great way to find new names. If we see them at a showcase like this we can look for them this weekend. We can also see how they work in a practice setting and eventually a match setting,” said Ebenhoe. Waldorf University will be moving into a new conference in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) for the 2025 season. The GPAC is one of the top volleyball conferences in NAIA with schools from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota schools including 2023 national runner up Northwestern out of Orange City, IA. This is Ebenhoe’s first time recruiting at Triple Crown and is looking forward to the high level of play. “It’s exciting to see a high skill level of volleyball with top teams from all over the country. We are looking to push our program forward as we move into a new conference where we get to see athletes that would potentially take us to where we want to go.” Sloan and Ebenhoe will be ready to go Saturday as pool play begins for all age groups with championships wrapping up the event on Monday. YETI, the leading outdoor lifestyle brand, has executed an exciting partnership with Triple Crown Sports. Triple Crown operates the NIT, the top-recruited club volleyball event in the country. This collaboration marks a significant step for both brands, promising to enhance the overall experience for athletes, fans, and participants.
The 2024 Triple Crown NIT, set for February 16-19, will feature over 560 teams in Kansas City, MO. The attendance is comprised of 15,000+ spectators, 6,000+ athletes, and 500+ college coaches. Historically, more than 70% of onsite attendees engage with food, merchandise, equipment, or other partners. Triple Crown, recognized for organizing top-tier youth, high school, and collegiate sports events, touts the YETI partnership as a natural fit that will elevate the tournament's overall experience for those in attendance. "We are thrilled to partner with YETI for the upcoming NIT event. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and adventure perfectly aligns with what is arguably the top club volleyball event in the country," said Andy Hansen, Chief Marketing Officer. "Together, we're set to elevate the experience for players and fans alike, creating unforgettable moments on and off the court." YETI is set to become the official cooler and drinkware provider for the Triple Crown NIT event. Athletes and attendees can expect to see YETI products integrated seamlessly into the tournament. BASE Sports Group, the national leader in youth sports sponsorship, facilitated the partnership between YETI and Triple Crown Sports. ABOUT YETI HOLDINGS, INC. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, YETI (NYSE: YETI) is global designer, retailer and distributor of innovative outdoor products. From coolers and drinkware to backpacks and bags, YETI products are built to meet the unique and varying needs of diverse outdoor pursuits, whether in the remote wilderness, at the beach, or anywhere life takes our customers. By consistently delivering high-performing, exceptional products, we have built a strong following of brand loyalists throughout the world, ranging from serious outdoor enthusiasts to individuals who simply value products of uncompromising quality and design. We have an unwavering commitment to outdoor and recreation communities, and we are relentless in our pursuit of building superior products for people to confidently enjoy life outdoors and beyond. For more information, please visit www.yeti.com. Fort Collins, Colo - Triple Crown Volleyball is excited to announce the 2024 NIT Power Pool Groups, sorted by age division and teams will be listed in alphabetical order. The NIT event will take place February 16-19, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri in Bartle Hall at the KC Convention Center.
Teams will be announced Saturday, Feb. 10 - Monday, Feb. 12 leading up to the full NIT schedule release. Follow @TCVolleyball on Twitter, @tcvolleyball1 on Instagram, & TCS Volleyball on Facebook for the latest updates and news! 2024 NIT Power Pool A 14u: A5 14 Helen Dynasty 14 Black High Performance STL 14 MadFrog 14 Green OT 14 T Laura TAV 14 Black Tribe 14 Elite Cardinal T-Street 14 Tara 15u A5 15-1 Kelly Arizona Storm Elite 15 Thunder Houston Skyline 15 Royal Legacy 15-1 ADIDAS Mintonette Sports m.51 TAV 15 Black Jason Tstreet 15-Naseri WAVE 15-1 Brennan 16u Arizona Storm Elite 16 Thunder Dallas Skyline 16 Royal Legacy 16-1 ADIDAS Mintonette Sports m.61 NKYVC 16-1 TSUNAMI SCVC 16Roxy TAV 16 Black WAVE 16-1 Scott 17u 1st Alliance 17 Gold ADIDAS KIVA 17 Red Arizona Storm Elite 17 Thunder Dallas Skyline 17 Royal Houston Skyline 17 Royal Idaho Crush 17 MKE Sting 17 Gold Tribe 17 Elite Cardinal 18u 1st Alliance 18 Gold COAST 18-1 Ozhan Houston Skyline Juniors 18 Royal KC Power 18-1 Madfrog 18 National Green Munciana 18 Samurai TAV 18 Black Triangle 18 Black 2024 NIT Power Pool B 14u: AZ Sky 14 Gold BORINQUEN COQUI 14-1F Dallas Skyline 14 Royal Houston Skyline 14 Royal Legacy 14-1 MAVS 14 Select Munciana 14 Chipmunks SG Elite 14 Roshambo 15u: 1st Alliance 15 Gold AZ REV 15 Premier Dallas Skyline 15 Royal Elevation 15 Tony Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar Munciana 15 Blue OT 15 T Randy Tri-State Elite 15 Blue 16u: A5 16-1 Gabe AZ Sky 16 Gold COAST 16-1 Luis Elevation 16 Goller Houston Skyline 16 Royal Madfrog 16 National Green Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar Tribe 16 Elite Cardinal 17u: A5 17-1 Calvin Adidas Dynasty 17 Black COAST 17-1 Rodrigo EXCEL 17 National Red High Performance STL 17 Royal HJV 17 Elite Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS MiElite 17 Mizuno 18u: A5 18 Marc City 18 Gold Dallas Skyline 18 Royal Mintonette Sports m.81 OT 18 O Roberto Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite Vision 18 Gold WAVE 18 Brennan 2024 NIT Power Pool C 14u: Arizona Storm Elite 14 Thunder AVC CLE 14 Red COAST 14-1 Luis Elevation 14-1 Houston Juniors NKYVC SASVBC G 14-1 Wave 14 Tammy 15u: AZ SKY 15 GOLD Forza1 North 15 ONE High Performance STL 15 Royal Kairos 15 Alpha KC Power 15-1 Madfrog 15 National Green Mizuno Northern Lights 15-1 Vision 15 Gold 16u: Austin Skyline 16 Royal Boiler Jrs 16 Game Point 16 Rox MKE Sting 16 Gold Pohaku VBC16 Team Pineapple 16 Black Vision 16 Gold Winter Park Volleyball Club 16 Armour Black 17u: Austin Skyline 17 Royal AVC CLE 17 Red Co Jrs 17Kevin Mizuno Northern Lights 17-1 OT 17 T Aaron Surfside 17 Legends Loriann TAV 17-1 Black Jonny WAVE 17-1 Juliana 18u: City 18 Gold Club V 18 Ren Reed Mizuno Long Beach Rockstar MKE Sting 18 Gold NPJ 18 Forefront Premier Nebraska 18 Gold The Academy 18E Rage Tri-State Elite 18 Blue 2024 NIT Power Pool D 15u: Absolute 15 Black Club V 15 Ren Kalee FORZA1 15 ONE PVA 15 Elite TAV 15 Black Fifer Top Select 15 Elite VCNebraska 15 Elite Winter Park Volleyball Club 15 Armour Black 16u: 1st Alliance 16 Gold Academy 16 Diamond AVC CLE 16 Red Club V 16 Ren Matt Forza1 North 16 ONE OT 16 T JP Premier Nebraska 16 Gold SPVB 16 Elite 17u: A4 Volley 17-Joaco Alamo 17 Premier Game Point 17 Rox Madfrog 17 National Green MAVS KC 17-1 Mizuno Long Beach 17 Rockstar Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy VCNebraska 17 Elite 18u: FC Elite 18 Elite HJV 18 Elite MN Select 18-1 NKYVC 18-1 TSUNAMI OT 18 T Tony Six Pack 18u SPVB 18 Elite Tstreet 18-Chandler Full 2024 NIT Schedule will also be released on Monday, Feb.12th! Sunday, Feb. 18 at the TC NIT marks our inaugural “Support Women in Sports” day, which offers attendees a chance to embrace the task of finding and growing opportunities for women in the world of sports.
The goal of this initiative is to celebrate and demonstrate support and encouragement to ALL of our female athletes and coaches at the most competitive youth volleyball tournament in the country. How will this look? Athletes are encouraged to use the Support Women in Sport temporary tattoos that will be handed out at the airport Friday and onsite at the tournament. Teams are also encouraged to wear peach or teal (hair ties, hair ribbons, shoelaces, etc.) to express support for this movement! Other Activities Sign the Board We have a giant Support Women in Sports board that ALL female athletes are able to sign and in return will get a FREE sticker featuring the Support Women in Sport logo! This board will be located in the KC Convention main lobby near the elevator entrance to the courts. Raffle Basket Fundraiser We will be selling raffle tickets onsite ($5 each/$15 for four) for baskets and donations from Triple Crown NIT vendors and sponsors. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local Women Leaders In College Sport group that is focused on helping females find jobs within collegiate programs. https://womenleadersinsports.org/ Basket donations are from:
For details about this initiative or to make a larger donation to the cause, please reach out to SarahLauren@triplecrownsports.com |
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