Kansas City Power Volleyball Club

KC POWER Volleyball Club is a USA Volleyball sanctioned club entering its 14th year of existence. We provide a healthy, structured and supportive environment for growth and development of young women athletes.
 
KC POWER is recognized throughout the national volleyball community as a club with great integrity and superb athletic achievement. KC POWER teams consistently compete at the highest level nationally in USA Volleyball events, and consistently qualify to participate in the USA Volleyball Junior Olympic National Championships each year.  In 2009 KC Power recognized it first National Championship team when their 16-1 Team won the Gold Medal in the top Open division of the annual event.  KC Power teams have placed 1st, 3rd and 5th nationally in the Open division over the past several years. The teams compete in local, regional and national tournaments, which are held in convention-center venues throughout the country in cities like Denver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Omaha, and Las Vegas. KC POWER is a growing organization comprised of teams ranging in age from 11 through 18 year–old girls. The club has quickly grown to be one of the more respected volleyball organizations for young women in the country. 
 
KC POWER is a volleyball organization that is well known for its continuous success year after year in developing young athletes into exceptional volleyball players. KC POWER alumni players are now or have played collegiate volleyball at the University of Kentucky, University of Tulsa, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Oklahoma, Cal-Berkley, University of North Texas, Washburn University, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Central Missouri State, Missouri State, University of Denver, Jacksonville University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Newman University, Appalachian State & Benedictine, to name a few.   

Power 12s get 3rd place medals at Show Me

The teams overall defense proved to be the threshold for defeating some great teams and excellent finish.
Serena Sparks and Kennedy Farris were very significant contributors in their role leading the team in digs and serve reception.  

Mallory White, Audrey Klemp and Serena Sparks gained good momentum scoring off their jump serve.

But yet again it is the overall team effort from everyone as they get stronger and play well together that brings them success and makes us proud of them all.

 

11s Finish Season Strong

The KC Power 11s finished the first ever 11s Show Me Qualifier tournament with a strong 3rd place finish capping a great season of volleyball.  The team battled through day 1 going 1-2 with all matches going three games.  Sunday, the girls came out strong and played a nearly flawless match winning 25-6 and 25-7.  That clinched their spot in the Gold bracket and kept them in the running to win the Show Me Gold Ball.   In their first match in the gold bracket, Power served and passed very well winning 25-15 in game 1.

11s win Sunflower Slam

In their final tune up before the Show Me Tournament at Bartle Hall, the 11s put together a solid showing.  The team took on some of the top 11s and 12 Silver teams in the region and came out with a victory.  Power played well and did not drop a single game until the second game of the Finals.  The girls served, passed and defended as well as they have all year and all their hard work paid off.  This is the team's second tournament victory of the season.  The team has played well all season finishing in the top 3 of every tournament they have competed in except for one.

Power 16s Earn Open Bid!

KC Power 16s earned their first Open bid to Nationals by qualifying at the Show Me National Qualifier in Kansas City.  After coming up short in Indianapolis, the team was determined to fight for a bid at Show Me.  Aggressive swings by Mary B Freeman and Shelby Jackson on Day 1 put the team in a good position going into Day 2.  Strong serves and solid defense by Sammi Nay, Jessica Plake, Shelby Jackson, and Jaime Weible helped the team power by Day 2 competition, which included wins over PVA, Colorado Jrs., and KJVBC.  On Day 3, Lindsey Benson led her team with strong serving and consistent

17s double qualify with Bronze medal

Power 17s competed in Show Me qualifier over the weekend and finished 3rd.  The weekend had its share of ups and downs, but the girls fought through to win the final 3rd place match.  Brit Thomas came through with some strong serving and lightening fast defensive moves.  Anna Kropf and Emily Wemhoff were efficient offensively and Mia Swanagen led the team in blocks.  Tremendous effort by everyone on the weekend.

Power 15s Qualify Open with 2nd place in Indy

Power 15s traveled to Indianapolis and earned their open bid for Nationals with an 8-2 record.  The weekend was a tremendous team effort and throughout the weekend it was quite evident that these girls love playing volleyball together.   Serve receive was extremely efficient and led by Lauren Dwyer, Michaela Sliefert and Emily Engelken.  Carson Miller was steady through the weekend and Allie Strong brought her usual forceful swing.  Regan Pittman led the team in blocks and Abby Bart and Christy Rheinberger handled the pressure well bombing tough serves in clutch time.

14s finish 3rd at Regionals

Power 14s finished just short of qualifying for nationals with a 3rd place effort at Regionals.   Serve receive was steady most of the day and led by Lily Buckley, Claira Creach and Lexie Longbine.  Alex Haffner and Kyly Hutson distributed the ball consistently and blocked well.  Kennedy Wallace had some tremendous swings on the day, while Payton Meader and Hannah Weber consistently found ways to get kills.  The team is focused on preparing for Show Me qualifier in a couple of weeks.

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