PETERSEN ONE OF 14 ON 2026 USA NORCECA SQUAD
The rising Cards Volleyball junior out of Dike, Iowa has been chosen for the squad that will participate for Team USA in the U21 Pan American Cup. The tournament, which will feature eight of the top junior national teams out of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, is being held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, OH. July 7-12.
The team faced Venezuela and won 25-13, 25-21, 25-15 yesterday, next is Mexico and Canada over the next two days in pool play.
Following the three days of pool play, the quarterfinals will take place on July10th. with the semifinals and placement matches on July 11th and the championship game July 12th.
Besides Petersen, the USA roster consists of numerous athletes who have participated in past USA age group national teams. Players include Ayden Ames, Henley Anderson, Taylor Harris, Devon Wiest, Lily Hayes and Rachel Van Gorp.
Some of the colleges represented on the USA Pan Am Cup are Texas, Nebraska, Creighton, Louisville, and even tiny Springfield College in Springfield, MA.
We wish the USA squad the best of success in their pursuits!
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