We have the start times for the various divisions at Best of America this weekend.  These only apply to matches on Saturday.  Once the schedule is finalized it will be on www.advancedeventsystems.com.

17 Orange
Start time: 8 a.m.

16 Banana
Start time: 3 p.m.

15 Green
Start time: 3 p.m.

15 Lime
Start time: 8 a.m.

14 Blue
Start time: 11 a.m.

Many teams are playing this weekend in the Grand Rapids area.  We will post all the information here when we receive it.  Timeliness of information depends on the tournament directors.  Thanks for your patience.

12 Pink
Start time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Northern Trails 5/6 Building, 3777 Leonard, GR 49525

12 Fushcia
Start time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Northern Trails 5/6 Building, 3777 Leonard, GR 49525

13 Purple

14 Navy

15 Evergreen

13 Purple & 13 Lavendar will play at Inside Out.  Both teams play at 9 a.m.  Inside is location at 3367 Hoyt St., Muskegon, MI

14 Navy plays at Reeths Puffer HS and begins at 9 a.m.  Reeths Puffer is located at 1545 N. Roberts Rd., Muskegon, MI

The following FaR Out teams will be participating in the Indy Jrs. Classic on April 18-19.

18 Maroon will play in the 18 Club division at Team Indiana
2570 N. Shadeland Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Play begins at 8 a.m.

16 Yellow will play in the 16 Open division at Sports of All Sorts
6002 Sunnyside Rd.
Indianapolis, IN  46236
They ref at 3 p.m.

15 Lime will play in the 15 Club division at Capitol Sports Center
1915 Gladden Rd.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Play begins at 8 a.m.

We have two teams participating in The JVDA Showcase this weekend in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  You can find the complete tournament schedule on AES.

17 Orange
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Wisconsin Dells Center, Ct. 11

16 Yellow
Start Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin Dells Center, Ct. 11

FaR Out Volleyball Club was featured in a couple articles this week on Prepvolleyball.com, a website that promotes high school and junior volleyball.  Check out the Court Report from Feb. 23 and the JVDA Report from Feb. 24.

Playing locations for the Winter State Tournament on March 7 & 8 have been posted.

18 Maroon
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: ESC East, 6881 Chicago Rd., Warren, MI 48092 

16 Banana
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse, 5435 28th St. Court, GR 49546

15 Green
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse, 5435 28th St. Court, GR 49546

15 Lime
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: ESC East, 6881 Chicago Rd., Warren, MI 48092

14 Blue
Start Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse, 5435 28th St. Court, GR 49546

Here is the tournament info for the 3rd league date for the Great Lakes Power League.

18 Red
Start Time: 8 a.m. (Ref), 9 a.m. (Play vs. 1st Alliance 18 Silver)
Location: Great Lakes Center - Ct. 1

17 Orange
Start Time: 3 p.m. (Play vs. Milwaukee Sting 18 Black)
Location: Great Lakes Center - Ct. 2

Find complete information here.

The final day of the MVDA Power League will be run in a bracket format.  Winners of the different divisions will get an award.

18 Maroon
Start Time: 12 p.m. (Ref)
Location: Inside Out

16 Yellow
Start Time: 9 a.m. (Ref)
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

16 Banana
Start Time: 2:30 p.m. (Ref)
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

15 Green
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

15 Lime
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

14 Blue
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Cornerstone University

Tentative wave times have been posted for the President's Cup Tournament in Dayton, OH this weekend.

Wave One (8am): 15 Green, 18 Maroon, 18 Red

Wave Two (11am): 16 Yellow, 17 Orange

Teams in Wave One will come back to Wave Three starting at 2:15pm while those in Wave Two come back to Wave Four starting at 5:15pm.

Find complete details on the Dayton Jrs. website.  You can see pools for the national divisions here.

Here are the start times and locations for the MVDA Power League on Feb. 7.  Good luck to all FaR Out teams!

18 Maroon
Start time: 9 a.m.
Location: Grand Valley State University

16 Yellow
Start time: 9 a.m.
Location: Cornerstone University

16 Banana
Start time: 9 a.m.
Location: Reeths Puffer High school

15 Green
Start time: 10 a.m.
Location: Cornerstone University

15 Lime
Start time: 9 a.m. (Ref)
Location: Cornerstone University

14 Blue
Start time: 7:30 a.m. (Ref)
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

Great Lakes Power League #2

18 Red
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Great Lakes Center

17 Orange
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Great Lakes Center

Click here for pools and more info.

MVDA Power League #2

18 Maroon
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse

16 Yellow
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Carpe Diem

16 Banana
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Inside Out

15 Green
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Carpe Diem

15 Lime
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Carpe Diem

14 Blue
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Courthouse

14 Blue
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Courthouse, 8455 Byron Commerce, Byron Center 49315

15 Green
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Carpe Diem, 1010 Front Ave., GR 49504

15 Lime
Start Time: 2:30 p.m. (REF)
Location: Carpe Diem, 1010 Front Ave., GR 49504

16 Yellow
Start Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Inside Out, 3367 Hoyt St., Muskegon 49444

16 Banana
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Carpe Diem, 1010 Front Ave., GR 49504

18 Maroon
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Location: MVP Fieldhouse, 5435 28th St. Court, GR 49546

17 Orange and 18 Red will head to the first league date of the Great Lakes Power League in Aurora, IL this weekend.  Here are the start times for Saturday, Jan. 3:

17 Orange: 2:30 p.m on Ct. 8
18 Red: 3:00 p.m. on Ct. 1

Saturday's matches will be at the Great Lakes Center located at 579 N. Oakhurst Dr., Aurora, IL 60502.  Click here for a map.

One current and one former FaR Out participant are making some awesome headlines.

Megan Hendrickson, member of the 18 Red team, was recently named the Michigan Gatordate Player of the Year.  She is now eligible for the National Player of the Year Award.  Here's what Prepvolleyball.com, who has a lot to do with the selection process, had to say about her:

"North Branch senior setter/hitter Olivia Kohler was voted Miss Volleyball in the state and she is amazing, a mesmerizing athlete to watch. But the vote of coaches was taken before Jenison, with Hendrickson leading the way, won back to back state titles in Class A. Hendrickson, the state’s highest ranking senior recruit and a smarty headed to Duke, finished the year with 717 kills, 92 aces, 83 blocks and 389 digs. Kohler would have been a fine choice, as would East Kentwood setter Megan Steenhuysen and South Christian OH Jordyn Skinner, but Hendrickson was clearly the best choice."

You can read an article about Megan in the Detroit Free Press by clicking here.

Alisha Glass is unquestionably our most recognizable alum.  She is a junior setter for the Penn State Nittany Lions who won their second straight National Championship and capped off a perfect undefeated season.  She was named a 1st team All-American and was a member of the Final Four All-Tournament team.  She is a steady and consistent presence on the floor and makes all of her great hitters look phenomenal.  We are very proud of her and all that she and her team have accomplished.  Congratulations Alisha!

Congratulations to all of our current FaR Out players who were named to their respective All-State teams!

Class A - 1st Team
Jessica Brown
Megan Hendrickson
Marie Roof
Taylor Root
Megan Steenhuysen

Class A - 2nd Team
Becca Means

Class A - 3rd Team
Courtney Earles
Leah Poel

Class B - 1st Team
Bailey Blank
Morgan DeVries
Jordyn Skinner

Class B - 2nd Team
Stephanie DeYoung
Rachel TenHoor

Class C - 2nd Team
Alexis Huntey

Class D - Honorable Mention
Kate Zwier

Congratulations to Jenison HS on winning the MHSAA Class A State Championship for the 2nd year in a row!  We are very proud of our current and former FaR Out players who were a part of their terrific season:
Megan Hendrickson
Taylor Root
Leah Poel
Jessica Maier
Kelly Hevelhurst

Thanks to everyone who attended our tryout.  We are working diligently to form teams and assure we have a spot for everyone.  If you were unable to attend for any reason, please contact us asap so we can include you.  It is not too late to be a part of FaR Out Volleyball Club.

We are so proud of all of our players who are still competing in the MHSAA State Tournament.  We wish you all the best as your teams continue their quest for a State Championship!

Class B

Plainwell - Emma Hukill and Stephanie DeYoung
Lakewood - Chelsea Lake

Class A

Jenison - Megan Hendrickson, Taylor Root, Kelly Hevelhurst, Leah Poel
East Kentwood - Megan Steenhuysen, Jessica Brown, Courtney Earles, Toni Cole, Kaitlyn Salhaney, Kassie DeMaagd, Casey Green, Jalyn Smith, Becca Means, Natalie Means, Alexa Berlin, Ellie Vanderwall