The teams finished warming up on the championship court then prepared for introductions. Any championship match at the USAV GJNC is a production, with intro music accompanying the teams as they march onto the court and stand at their respective endlines as the players are announced.

For the 15 Open division here in Indianapolis, the gold medal match had come down to Hou Skyline 15 Royal and Arizona Storm Elite 15 Thunder. Given the anticipation of seeing two proven heavyweights about to clash for the most coveted prize in girls volleyball, the intros couldn’t end soon enough so we could get to the first serve.