What to make of the chalk, the upsets, and the regional bid struggle at the first major tournament of the year.
July 13, 2024 by Felicia Zheng in Recap with 0 comments
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Pool play in Fredericksburg was many teams’ season debuts and gave us insight into what we can expect from them. Some teams came out hot, others fell short of expectations. Here are all of today’s major storylines organized into an end-of-day stock report.
Stock Up
Chalk
The women’s division was about as chalky as you can get today, with only one upset in 24 games. It’s not for lack of effort – there were certainly moments when it seemed like #19 Quebec Iris might pull one over #3 Washington DC Scandal, #12 Chicago Nemesis over #7 New York BENT, or Philadelphia Flight over #25 Austin Vengeance. And yet, all over the field complex, seeding reigned supreme as teams held their rank against potential challengers.
Canadian Teams
The northern North American delegations had a successful Saturday. #9 Toronto 6ixers have a lot to celebrate tonight after upsetting #6 Raleigh Phoenix on universe to win their pool. The two teams looked even, trading blows all game, but it was 6ixers who sealed the deal with an arcing backhand from Joely Valencerina to Britt Dos Santos. 6ixers showed off their athleticism throughout the match with high-flying grabs and daring layouts. Stock is up on them as a team to watch this season.
Iris, the other Canadian representative this weekend, came out hot in pool play today. They played Scandal within one and dealt #17 Washington DC Grit a resounding loss, which bodes well for Iris’ strength bid prospects. Their main strength was fast-paced offense; once Iris got flowing, they were difficult to slow, much less stop. Iris’ Anouchka Beaudry and Maude Samson both impressed today. Beaudry with her wide array of throws and pinpoint accuracy, Samson with the stifling defensive pressure she was to apply against Grit. With this energetic squad, Iris may make a triumphant return to Nationals this season.
Exciting Bracket Play
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