FUNdamentals VBC muscle up for top finish at President's Day Summit

The President’s Day Summit tournament from the Colorado Tournament Series saw the FUNdamentals Volleyball Club Mystics 17’s take first place in the Gold Division. After back-to-back fifth-place finishes in the first two CTS tournaments, the Mystics won seven of eight matches, topping Northeastern Volleyball in three sets (25-21, 24-26, 15-11) for the overall championship.
 
Key stats from the tournament:
Kyla Adams – 16 aces
Ainsley Lynett – seven aces
Lauren Stanga – top hitting percentage at .31
Kendall Morrison – .29 hitting percentage
 
Team leaders in digs were Kyla Adams, Bella Kith and Lily Kunselman. The Mystics (based out of Littleton, CO) have nine players on the roster, including four 15-year-olds, and four 16-year-olds. Head coach and club director is Kendra Adams; assistant coaches are Heather Kunselman and Karen Stanga.
 
“Our team isn't one of the tallest out there, but our strong defense and our commitment to playing smarter helps us win more matches even against taller teams. The biggest advantage we have over other teams is our team chemistry,” said Kendra Adams. “We are a family who cares deeply for each other's well-being and values our team success more than our own personal successes. I love coaching these incredible, smart, kind, young ladies.  Winning the tournament meant so very much to the players and coaches.  We got close in the past two tournaments, so it was so fantastic to finally bring home the gold.”


The Mystics 16u team has played in all three CTS events as well. At the December Havoc tourney, they took second in the Longs Peak division; they placed first in the Horsetooth division in January and then took second in the Pikes Peak division at the February event. Head coach is Karen Stanga, assisted by Heather Kunselman and Kendra Adams.
 
Key performances from February:
 
Aliyah McDonald – 15 aces
Annemarie Stanga – 14 aces
Makenzie Green – .39 overall hitting percentage
Annemarie Stanga – .38 hitting percentage