Expect high flying action at the Elite-Select Challenge, as nationals hopefuls and rising programs test themselves leading into the USAU series.
The Cleveland Crocs and Ann Arbor Hybrid met earlier this year, with the Crocs taking a 12-10 victory at the Select Flight Invite - East. They rematch in the final of the Elite-Select Challenge, as the two East Plains sectionals squads get final reps in prior to the series.
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Washington D.C. Grit got the better of Columbus Rival in the crossover matchup on Saturday, winning 14-9. But Rival came out strong Sunday and advanced to a rematch in the final. Who will get the win in the Elite-Select Challenge championship game?
Virginia Vault is a mixture of young blood and veteran DC area presences with names like Max Cassell and Matthew Neeley. Dayton Enigma doesn't have much national credibility, but they still came to the Elite-Select Challenge to compete.
Florida Tabby Rosa looks to take advantage of a 2-bid Southeast and sneak into a bid to Nationals. Columbus Rival seems to have things all wrapped up in a 2-bid Great Lakes region. The Elite-Select Challenge quarterfinal is an opportunity for both squads to prepare for the series.
Washington DC Grit is sniffing at a nationals appearance with Scandal not playing this year. Columbus/Ann Arbor Rival seem to have their nationals path set with 2 bids in the Great Lakes. The Elite-Select Challenge field was full of nationals hopefuls, and Grit and Rival battled to be called the ...
Washington D.C. Rally and Cincinnati Steamboat have been on the outside looking in on Nationals for years. Attending the Elite-Select Challenge is an excellent opportunity for them to tune up prior to the series and see if they can steal a berth to the big dance.
Columbus Cocktails seek another nationals berth out of a busy Great Lakes region. Brooklyn Grand Army hasn't been a national player in a few years, but looks to build off an upset win in pool play of the Elite-Select Challenge.
Pittsburgh Parcha is a brand new team with a stacked roster: Carolyn Normile, Erica Baken, and Domenica Sutherland just to name a few. New York BENT has also added star power, picking up Yina Cartagena and Samiya Ismail. Both teams have their eyes set on nationals, but who will come away with a w...