Ohio Valley Region

🏆💙💛 OVR GUARANTEED THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 💛💙🏆

Talk about making a statement on the national stage.

The Ohio Valley Region has completely taken over the 12 Club, 13 Club, and 14 Club divisions at the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championships in Columbus, Ohio!

Every single finalist in all three age groups is an OVR team, guaranteeing that the Ohio Valley Region will crown THREE USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club National Champions today!

🏆 12 Club Final
⭐ Elevation 12 Stacey vs. DVC 12 Elite

🏆 13 Club Final
⭐ Elevation 13 OC vs. 513VB 13-1

🏆 14 Club Final
⭐ DVC 14 Elite vs. Elevation 14 Medina

No matter who takes home the trophies, one thing is certain:

✅ Three National Championships are coming home to the OVR.
✅ Six OVR teams will stand on the championship podium.
✅ The Ohio Valley Region has proven once again that it develops some of the best young volleyball talent in the country.

Good luck to all six teams competing for gold today. We couldn't be more proud of the athletes, coaches, clubs, and families who have represented our region so incredibly well this week.

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⭐🏐 MORE OVR TEAMS ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS! 🏐⭐

The Ohio Valley Region continues to make its mark at the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championships in Columbus!

Congratulations to these teams for earning their place among the nation's best and advancing to the semifinals in the Star Gold division:

⭐ Elevation 13 OC
⭐ 513VB 13-1
⭐ DVC 14 Elite
⭐ Elevation 14 Medina
⭐ DVC 15 Elite
⭐ Cincy Classics 16 Red

Six more OVR teams are now just two wins away from a national championship. Their hard work, determination, and competitive spirit have been on full display throughout the tournament, and we couldn't be prouder of the way they're representing the Ohio Valley Region on our home courts.

Keep the momentum rolling and good luck in the semifinals! 💙💛🏆

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⭐🏐 12 CLUB SEMIFINALISTS 🏐⭐

Three Ohio Valley Region teams are still standing and have punched their tickets to the semifinals at the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championships in Columbus!

🔥 MOVSelect 12 Green
🔥 Elevation 12 Stacey
🔥 DVC 12 Elite

Out of an elite national field, these teams have battled their way into the Final Four and are now just two wins away from a championship.

The future of OVR volleyball is shining bright on the national stage, and we couldn't be more proud of these athletes, coaches, and families representing our region.

Good luck in the semifinals! Bring home some hardware! 💙💛🏆

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🏆⭐ STAR GOLD IN COLUMBUS ⭐🏆

The first-ever USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championships are underway in our home city of Columbus, Ohio, and the Ohio Valley Region has an incredible group of teams competing in the Star Gold division!

These athletes, coaches, and clubs have earned the opportunity to compete on a national stage against some of the best teams in the country.

Congratulations to all of our OVR teams who qualified for Star Gold and are representing our region with pride:

⭐ MOVSelect 12 Green
⭐ Elevation 12 Stacey
⭐ Elevation 12 VH
⭐ Rogue 12 GO
⭐ DVC 12 Elite
⭐ AVC CLE 13 Red
⭐ Elevation 13 OC
⭐ Next 13xBlue
⭐ 513VB 13-1
⭐ DVC 13 Elite
⭐ DVC 14 Elite
⭐ Elevation 14 Medina
⭐ Cincy East 15.1 Black
⭐ DVC 15 Elite
⭐ Cincy Classics 16 Red
⭐ DVC 16 Elite
⭐ Headlines VBC 16 Navy
⭐ Mintonette Sports m.63
⭐ Elevation 16 Vic
⭐ Next 16xBlue
⭐ Putnam VBC - Heat

Good luck today as you compete in front of the volleyball world right here in Columbus. The Ohio Valley Region is cheering you on every step of the way!

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🏐 More All-Stars Announced! 🏐

The talent keeps coming from the North Texas and Gateway Regions as we continue revealing athletes selected for the 2026 USA Volleyball All-Star Championships in Columbus, Ohio!

Congratulations to:

⭐ North Texas Region
• Lauren McKinney (Girls U13)
• Skye Lincoln (Girls U17)
• Kennedy Jefferson (Girls U15)
• Alyssa Jackson (Girls U15)
• Emilia Peluso (Girls U13)
• Finley Gray (Girls U13)
• Quinn Almond (Boys U17)
• Winston Woodley (Boys U17)
• Ethan Wisnu (Boys U17)
• Nader Shalabi (Boys U17)
• Jayden Pierce (Boys U17)
• Sophia Kitur (Girls U15)
• West Newman (Boys U15)

⭐ Gateway Region
• Logan Touzinsky (Boys U17)
• Cooper Koudelka (Boys U17)
• Joey Delvecchio (Boys U17)
• Ben Tegethoff (Boys U17)

These athletes have earned the opportunity to represent their regions on one of the biggest stages in junior volleyball. We can't wait to see them compete in Columbus this summer!

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🌟 New Round of Athlete Spotlights! 🌟

The road to Columbus continues as we celebrate another incredible group of athletes headed to the 2026 USA Volleyball All-Star Championships!

🏐 Ava Zichella – Florida Region (Girls U13)
🏐 Zoie Vanbeveren – Excelsior Empire Region (Girls U17)
🏐 Hope Weiss – Great Plains Region (Girls U19)
🏐 Ava Daddio – Sun Country Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Avery Hummel – Florida Region (Girls U17)
🏐 Lucy O'Hea – New England Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Dylan Kubas – Badger Region (Boys U15)
🏐 Barbara Medina – Sun Country Region (Girls U13)
🏐 Adalyn Kaup – Great Plains Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Natalie Kuehl – Badger Region (Girls U17)
🏐 Maria Silic – Columbia Empire Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Leon Hoang – Puget Sound Region (Boys U17)
🏐 Avery Myint – Western Empire V.A. Region (Girls U17)
🏐 Annabella Lambrecht – Arizona Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Annie Watts – Columbia Empire Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Brooklyn Lacy – Evergreen Region (Girls U17)
🏐 Bailey Cox – Palmetto Region (Girls U15)
🏐 Kennedy Ford – Palmetto Region (Girls U15)

Congratulations to these outstanding athletes on earning their place among the nation's best. We can't wait to see you represent your regions in Columbus this summer! 🇺🇸🔥

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🏐 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | 2026 NORCECA Women's U21 Pan American Cup 🏐

The road to international volleyball is coming through Columbus, and we need your help!

From July 7-12, some of the top U21 women's national teams from across the NORCECA region will compete at the Covelli Center on the campus of The Ohio State University in the 2026 NORCECA Women's U21 Pan American Cup.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a premier international volleyball event right here in the Ohio Valley Region. Volunteers will play an important role in helping deliver a world-class experience for athletes, coaches, officials, and fans from around the globe.

Whether you're a volleyball enthusiast, student, coach, parent, official, or simply want to be part of a major international sporting event, we'd love to have you join the team.

✅ Gain behind-the-scenes experience at an international volleyball event
✅ Support the growth of the game
✅ Be part of a memorable week of elite competition

Interested in volunteering?

📋 Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=c9bSUN9WEUC4ZjxsU5iqQJAXQwNBDuRAt-nP9n1JGchUMzI5MkY5REI3OVhSN1JITlY1Q1NJWE1aQi4u

Help us showcase the Ohio Valley Region and Columbus on the international stage!

50 DAYS AWAY! 🏐⭐

In just 50 days, some of the top young athletes from across the country will come together for the 2026 USA Volleyball All-Star Championships in Columbus, OH!

The road to All-Stars has been filled with hard work, dedication, and unforgettable moments. Soon, these athletes will have the opportunity to represent their regions, compete alongside elite talent, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

The countdown continues. The teams are preparing. The excitement is building.

See you in 50 days!

Today we recognize Brian Hofman as he concludes his service as Commissioner of the Ohio Valley Region.

We thank Brian for his time and commitment to the Region over the past four years and for his service to our membership.

We wish him well in his future endeavors.

International volleyball is coming to Ohio. 🌎🏐

From July 7-12, the 2026 NORCECA Women's U21 Pan American Cup takes over the Covelli Center in Columbus, bringing together some of the top young athletes from across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Watch the next generation of National Team stars compete for international gold in six days of high-level competition featuring pool play, quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship matches.

Whether you're a volleyball player, coach, official, or fan, this is a unique opportunity to experience international volleyball right here in Ohio.

📍 Covelli Center | Columbus, Ohio
📅 July 7-12, 2026

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/norceca-u21-women-s-pan-american-cup-tickets/artist/4332469