18U Teams You Would Have Watched at CEVA Regionals 2020

If it were not for the coronavirus, a couple of weeks ago the CEVA region would have put on their biggest tournament of the season: Regionals. This is the final opportunity for teams to shift in their rankings, and the Portland Expo Center comes alive with hundreds of teams vying for a higher spot than they came in at. The top teams in the region are electrifying to watch and it would have been a great weekend to see the best Oregon volleyball has to offer. CEVA froze the rankings based on the last Power League finishes and the top eight teams in the 18s division are outlined below, with a few impact players from each team highlighted. #1 North Pacific Juniors 18-1 Forefront <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13625723/Izzi-Szulczewski">Izzi Szulczewski</a>, 5’7", S, Mountainside High School, Oregon State University Szulczewski (2020), 2019-2020 Oregon Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year and Oregon State University commit, is an athletic and versatile setter who uses her insane vertical and keen court awareness to be a 6-rotation standout, with the ability to do it all.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRYdp3qgFU4">[player_tooltip player_id="91107" first="Audra" last="Wilmes"]</a>, 6’2″, OH, West Linn High School, University of Washington Wilmes (2021), a University of Washington commit, uses her 6’2” stature and pure athleticism to create an explosive approach with the ability to rip the ball through the block with her strength.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFUdtyQoZD8">Ryann Gregg</a>, 5’11", OH, Corvallis High School, University of Portland Gregg (2020), two time 5A Oregon Player of the Year and University of Portland commit, uses her athleticism and fast arm swing to dominate as a six rotation outside hitter.     #2 Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 18-1 <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14150271/Mia-Jordan">Mia Jordan</a>, 6’1”, MB, Central Catholic High School, California State University East Bay Jordan (2020), a California State University East Bay commit, is a quick middle with the ability to put the ball away at any angle using her fast arm swing.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14150264/Ruby-Kayser">Ruby Kayser</a>, 5’7”, DS, Canby High School, Colorado State University Kayser (2020), a Colorado State University commit, is an athletic and dynamic libero who reads the ball incredibly well on defense, is consistent on serve receive, and is a leader on and off the court.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14045942/Daley-McClellan">Daley McClellan</a>, 5’11", OH, Canby High School, University of Oregon McClellan (2021), the #1 2021 recruit and a University of Oregon commit, is a steady and consistent player on the court, who has impeccable back row play and takes the big swings in the front row, making her an indispensable six-rotation outside hitter.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14165147/Alison-Buchholz">Alison Bucholz</a>, 5’7", S, Jesuit High School Bucholz (2021), uses her athleticism, competitive edge, and consistent playmaking to run 5-1 as the solo setter on the team.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12329356/Clarissa-Klein">[player_tooltip player_id="91111" first="Clarissa" last="Klein"]</a>, 6’1", OH, Wilsonville High School Klein (2021) uses her 6’1” stature and fast arm swing as a pin hitter to her advantage, racking up kills for her team.     #3 Excel NW 18-1 Rox Though an impressive team with a stacked roster, they reside in Vancouver, Washington. #4 North Pacific Juniors Bend 18-A National Jasmine Martin, 6’2”, MB, Mountain View High School, Washington State University Martin (2020), a Washington State University commit, is an athletic middle with an incredibly high vertical which combined with her 6’2” stature makes her lethal in the middle.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/5688890/Izzy-Claire-Armstrong">Izzy Armstrong</a>, 5’8", OH, Bend Senior High School Armstrong (2021) uses her keen court awareness to find holes in the opposing team’s defense and her fast arm swing to put the ball away.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9937753/sonna-faulkner">Sonna Faulkner</a>, 6’0”, OH, Bend Senior High School, Eastern Oregon University Faulkner (2020), an Eastern Oregon University commit, uses her big arm swing to rack up kills as a go-to attacker for her team.     <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/bend/bend-senior-high-school/megan-bushnell">[player_tooltip player_id="91145" first="Megan" last="Bushnell"]</a>, 5’11", S, Bend Senior High School Bushnell (2021) uses her quick release to keep her sets consistent for her teammates to run a 5-1 for her team.     #5 Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 17-1 <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14150289/Melia-Patrick">[player_tooltip player_id="91116" first="Melia" last="Patrick"]</a>, 5’10", S, Wilson High School Patrick (2021) is the only returner to 17-1 and the only setter on the roster who uses her athleticism and leadership to make her self indispensable to the team.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10540239/Jasmine-Sells">[player_tooltip player_id="91120" first="Jasmine" last="Sells"],</a> 5’11", OH, Lincoln High School Sells (2021) uses her high vertical and fast arm swing to be a dynamic six-rotation outside hitter.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14204209/Caitlin-Gay">[player_tooltip player_id="91112" first="Caitlin" last="Gay"]</a>, 5’7", DS, Canby High School Gay (2021) reads the ball well on defense and is steady on serve recieve making herself a consistent presence in the back row.     Emma Swett is another player worth mentioning. She is a dominant middle blocker but commutes to OJVA from Washington state #6 Webfoot Juniors 18-1 Gold <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoan99QfT0eFwlPxSG2iqNQ">Kalli Schoening</a>, 6’0”, MB, South Eugene High School, New Mexico State Schoening (2020), a New Mexico State commit, is an athletic middle with a fast arm swing and is a strong blocker.     <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/hannah-randall/Yi5fUpcUEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/videos.htm">Hannah Randall</a>, 6’0”, S, North Eugene High School Randall (2020) is a consistent and composed setter that transitions to a successful hitter with ease using her big swing.     Adrianna Kazmaier, 5’7”, DS, Crescent Valley High School, University of Idaho Kazmaier (2020), a University of Idaho commit, has great court awareness, the ability to cover a lot of the court, and great ball control making her an invaluable asset in the back row.     #7 Portland 18-1 Black National Julia Carr, 5’8”, OH/DS, Central Catholic High School, Carroll College Carr (2020), a Carroll College commit, is an athletic and dynamic libero who is filled with a passion for the game, a will to win, and owns the back row.     [player_tooltip player_id="91110" first="Adia" last="Messenger"], 5’10", S, Reynolds High School, Eastern Washington University Messenger (2021), an Eastern Washington University commit, uses her athleticism to run a fast offense and consistently makes set choices that put her team in successful situations.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12686281/Isabelle-Combs">Isabelle Combs</a>, 5’8”, OH/DS, Clackamas High School, University of Arkansas at Monticello Combs (2020), a University of Arkansas at Monticello commit, is an undersized but effective six rotation outside hitter who combines her athleticism and great court awareness to be a valuable asset to the team.   Lia Hawken (2021), a University of Dayton commit, is another player worth mentioning. She is a commanding outside hitter but commutes to PVC from Washington state. #8 Central Oregon Volleyball Club 18-1 Rylee Troutman, 6’1”, OH, Ridgeview High School, Corban University Troutman (2020), a Corban University commit, is the go-to attacker on her team, never afraid to take the big swings which coupled with her positive attitude and leadership abilities make her an invaluable asset.     <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/redmond/ridgeview-high-school3/susanna-bailey">Susanna Bailey</a>, 5’11”, MB/OH, Ridgeview High School, Northwest University Bailey (2020), a Northwest University commit, is incredibly versatile with the ability to play anywhere in the front row and uses her quick arm swing to rack up kills.     Samantha Silva, 5'7", DS/OH, Sisters High School Silva (2020), an outside hitter most of her career, transitioned to the libero role this season due to her great court awareness and ball control.