Late Fall Midcore Volleyball at St Charles Thursdays

After seeing JR's spinning ball serves, you'd think he could spin plates on a stick. 21 Bump Street's secret to delivering aces and unreturnable serves is on the loose and showing off an incredible style. JR starts by spinning the ball up in the air, then in a secret move that he can disguise by sleight of hand, delivers an overhand hit that continues the ball spin until it lands with a slam and thud on the opponent's side of the net. There is so much movement on this thing, you'd think it was in orbit. The Spinmaster left the court in shock and awe with everyone wondering what the heck just happened. What happened was - three wins in a row for 21 Bump Street and POTW for JR!

Steven has been around USL for many years, played and subbed on many teams, in various venues, on sand and hardwood, in thick or thin. Steven is definitely reliable, but even better, he's definitely skilled and has been a frequent recipient of the POTW honor over the years. The Bump Set Brews took on Sets on Sets on Sets in a great Midcore matchup at St. Charles with the intensity cranked up. Steven took his energy up to high gear and was a beast with kill shots over net that resulted in numerous defensive breakdowns. Especially impressive was his sliding one-arm dig that spiraled over to land perfectly on the inside of the line and out of the reach of the defender. That ability comes with playing the hundreds of games Steven participates in year after year. Dedication pays off and once again, another POTW is bestowed on Steven Novak!

The Sets on Sets on Sets engaged in an epic battle on Thursday night at St. Chuck's with 21 Bump Street and front and center, middle and back was Rene Kaza to provide the non-stop defense. Adding to his wealth of talent, is the inane ability to create havoc on defense. he's not afraid of skimming the floor for a one-arm dig or using that limb for swings at net. Going point for point with 21 Bump Street, Rene led the charge with providing the Sets all the defense they could want with numerous assists and aforementioned digs that blew the mind. Long volleys continued in part because Rene never gives up. The games were close and even though the Sets ended up losing 3-0, they can be proud of their performance and skills and the fact that they have Rene for a teammate!

Just when it's needed most, Suzu Gottling of Sets on Sets on Sets delivers with the great underhand serves that are her specialty. Especially at playoff time, Suzu brings it from the line with accuracy and effect. Her crafty service lands wherever she wants it and puts the defense in puzzlement because she switches it up so much. Opponent Here for Beer were kept guessing all night and her sneaky attack produced a 3-0 set win, launching Sets on Sets on Sets into the semifinals next week. Cheers for Suzu's serves!