Triangle Teams Compete in Washington, DC and Chicago
Chicago, IL
The six teams heading to Chicago were not surprised to face some of the best teams in the country. The competition was fierce and provided a great early season opportunity to shine a bright light on both our strengths and our weaknesses. We play, we learn, we grow is the work of the weekend.
All teams competed in the most competitive Open division and most teams finished in the top ½-that is not insignificant. The results are below…
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Team
Division
Win-Loss Record
Finish/Field Size
15 Black
15 Open
3-5
14/32
16 Black
16 Open
6-2
26/48
17 Black
17 Open
5-3
T5/40
17 Blue
17 Open
4-4
T15/40
18 Black
18 Open
5-3
13/48
18 Blue
18 Open
5-3
29/48
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We cannot wrap up a tournament weekend without acknowledging those who went above and beyond to make the trip possible. KUDOS to…
·      Our team chaperones-how we compete is directly affected by their choices, organization, and all the work they put into feeding our teams. We know it is a big job but one that makes a true difference.
·      To our injured and sick athletes-we know it is a special challenge to watch [or get results via cell phone at home] vs. play but your contributions are significant and appreciated.
·      Our fans-thank you for making the trip to cheer on our teams.
Washington, DC
The twelve teams that attended CHC did an amazing job both on and off the court. One look at our Instagram [@TriangleVBC] and you will see that they excelled on the court while also enjoying many wonderful moments off the court. Those two things, we believe, combine to create both the opportunity and value of the youth sports experience.
As I walked around the convention center I had several college and club coaches comment on the depth of talent on our teams. As you’ll see below Triangle teams from 13 to 17’s and Black to Steel were very competitive in a diverse field including teams from New England, the eastern seaboard, and beyond. To further illustrate this point simply look at the results of our Regional Plus teams attending the event. Triangle 15 Silver and Steel and 16 Silver all finished in the top 3 in very large club level divisions with an overall record of 26-4. In total there were seven teams who finished in the top 10 in their respective division. Check it out below as the results speak for themselves.
Team
Division
Win-Loss Record
Finish/Field Size
13 Black
13 Open
4-3
T11/28
14 Black
14 Open
6-1
T5/48
14 Blue
14 Open
3-5
20/48
14 White
14 Open
3-4
T17/48
15 Blue
15 Open
7-2
T3/60
15 White
15 Open
4-3
T9/60
15 Silver
15 Club
10-1
2/120
15 Steel
15 Club
7-2
T3/120
16 Blue
16 Open
5-2
T9/64
16 White
16 Open
4-4
29/64
16 Silver
16 Club
9-1
T3/120
17 White
17 Open
4-4
22/64
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KUDOS to the following individuals who were recognized by CHC staff:
Best Attacker: Kelly Nance, 15 Silver [15 Club Division]
Best Diggers: April Wiseman, 15 Steel [15 Club Division]
Best Receivers: Caroline Hall, 16 Silver [16 Club Division; Alden Willis, 15 Blue [15 Open Division]; Mary Wilkinson, 15 Silver [15 Club Division]
Best Setter: Skylar Buckley, 14 Black [14 Open Division]
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We cannot wrap up a tournament weekend without acknowledging those who went above and beyond to make the trip possible. KUDOS to…
·      AT&T tours and Bus Driver Stephen for getting us home safely. They have been fantastic to deal with all season.
·      Our team chaperones-how we compete is directly affected by their choices, organization, and all the work they put into feeding our teams. We know it is a big job but one that makes a true difference.
·      The Marriott Marquis-we had a hiccup at check in but we loved the venue and enjoyed staying warm between convention center and hotel.
·      To our injured and sick athletes-we know it is a special challenge to watch [or get results via cell phone at home] vs. play but your contributions are significant and appreciated.
·      Our fans-I saw a lot of ‘interesting’ spectating around the gym and was very proud to see how our parents and families conduct themselves and support our entire club.