EVO Volleyball kicked off its official tournament season at the 2022 New Years Classic, hosted in both Wesley Chapel and Winter Haven. All 4 travel teams played their hearts out and 3 of the 4 teams advanced to the prestigious gold bracket hosted on Sunday – EVO’s 11U, 13U and 15U Teal.  These top level teams represented EVO in championship fashion both on and off the courts. 

While all of EVO’s teams made their EVO family proud, the 13U team was unstoppable the entire weekend.  They dominated the competition going 6-0 in matches and 12-0 in sets to become the gold bracket’s undefeated champions. Not only did the 13’s showcase superior skills and teamwork but they were also complimented by the tournament’s head official for their character and sportsmanship, something EVO families hold as top priority.  

Head Coach Nick Behrens said the team entered this tournament with the unmatched confidence needed to ignore any intimidation they might face. They showed an unparalleled sense of trust and respect for not only each other but also their coaches and their perseverance through this undefeated tournament is a testament of that fact.  Behrens stated “It was truly wonderful to see our players and parents have this experience and sharing that moment when we were the only team left standing. A memory nobody can ever take away from them!”  

EVO’s volleyball program is now focused on their next tournament – The Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff Classic – February 19-21st in Tampa.