(VB) Ongoing Volleyball Thread 2025

If memory serves, she is scheduled to arrive in Gainesville on July 17.

 

It looks like Lily is the only libero/DS on the final 12 of the US U19 team. I’m thinking that suggests she must be pretty consistently good.

 

I was relieved to see this! I watched their 1st match, Hayes played really well.

FYI, the matches are free to watch on youtube:
2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship Schedule
All times Pacific/Osijek, Croatia
Matches live on VBTV and Volleyball World YouTube

July 2: USA def. Spain, 3-1 (22-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-23)
July 3: 12:15 p.m. USA vs. Peru
July 4: 12:15 p.m. USA vs. Poland
July 6: 12:15 p.m. USA vs. Bulgaria
July 7: 12:15 p.m. USA vs. Türkiye
July 8: TBA Round of 16
July 11: TBA Playoffs/Quarterfinals
July 12: TBA Playoffs/Semifinals
July 13: Finals

 

Hayes made some excellent plays against Peru as well (a 3-0 win). I think she’s going to be good.

 

Getting props on the FIVB site:
"There is some swagger about how Lily Hayes goes about her business on the volleyball court that tells you she is cut from a different cloth.

Whether cushioning a pass, defending a spike or diving to save a tip, Hayes has been one of the stand-out players for USA at this World Championship. The 175cm libero is a master of floor defense and statistics back it up!"..

www.fivb.com/lily-hayes-usas-defensive-rock/

 

I’m looking forward and optimistically to the upcoming initial Volleyball season under CRT. It is 41 days until the first serve vs Stanford in Lincoln, NE on August 22 @ 9PM on FOX sports. GO Gators!

 

Lily is a star.The videos from U-19 are amazing.

 

I just watched the last set as U.S.A. defeated Poland 3-0.

I thought Hayes demonstrated both excellent anticipation and excellent reaction to the ball. More importantly to me, she was clearly the team leader on the floor. And her teammates responded well to her leadership.

I'm really looking forward to seeing her play for the O&B.