Tour of Oregon: Top Outside Hitters in Portland Metro (2021)

As we tour the state of Oregon, we will be making many stops throughout this great State. We will be stopping by cities big and small, highlighting the best athletes in those places. First stop: Portland Metro! Here are the top five outside hitters from the class of 2021: [caption id="attachment_104132" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14045942/Daley-McClellan"><img class="wp-image-104132 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/daley-e1596914875395-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Cole Petters[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91106" first="Daley" last="McClellen"], 5’11", OH, Canby High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, University of Oregon McClellan, a three-year Varsity starter at Canby High School, has helped the Cougars become a dominant program. Awarded Three Rivers First Team All-League all three years and winning Player of the Year 2019 for the Three Rivers League, she has solidified her legacy within the Canby volleyball program. With McClellan playing all six rotations for the Cougars, they advanced to the semi-finals in the State tournament, finishing 3rd, a first for Canby volleyball. At State, she was awarded First Team All-State for 6A. She has a special ability to bring up the level of intensity by being an encouraging presence both on and off the court. She always brings up the communication and level of competition, but the energy change when she is on the court is noticeable. In terms of her play, her ability to read the court and place the ball exactly where it needs to be, while still being powerful and explosive makes her lethal. And watch out for her in the back row, as she is just as dominant there. She reads the attack very well and is able to react quickly to pick the ball up on defense. Last club season she played for Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy on their 18-1 National team along with two other juniors. She has committed to play at the University of Oregon. [caption id="attachment_112358" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRYdp3qgFU4"><img class="wp-image-112358 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/adura-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91107" first="Audra" last="Wilmes"], 6’2", OH, West Linn High School, North Pacific Juniors, University of Washington Wilmes, a standout her freshman year at Canby High School, being awarded Three Rivers Second Team All-League, did not let a new school stop her from doing her thing. After transferring to West Linn High School for her sophomore season, she helped the Lions finish third at the State tournament in 2019. That season she was awarded Three Rivers First Team All-League. During her 16U club season, she played for North Pacific Juniors and was given the opportunity to play for their 18-1 National team which finished first in the region. This past high school season, Wilmes, playing all six rotations, helped them secure a fifth-place State finish in 2019 and was awarded Three Rivers First Team All-League as well as Second Team All-State for the tournament. Using her 6’2" stature, she is an explosive attacker with incredible power. She is diverse in her angles, shots, and attacks, making her unpredictable to defenders. Last club season she returned to play for North Pacific Juniors on their 18-1 National team. She has committed to play at the University of Washington. [caption id="attachment_104131" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12329356/Clarissa-Klein"><img class="wp-image-104131 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/clarissa-klein-e1596936729447-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Cole Petters[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91111" first="Clarissa" last="Klein"], 6’1", OH/RS, Wilsonville High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy Klein, a two-year Varsity starter for Wilsonville High School, uses her 6’1” stature as a pin hitter to her advantage. Not only can she offensively play well, but in the back row, she uses her athleticism to keep her team in system. Often not seen in high school level play, Klein has a lethal topspin jump serve which helped her accrue 66 aces, a 23.7% ace percentage during last high school season. She was awarded Northwest First Team All-League and Second Team All-State for the 5A tournament. Last club season she played for Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 18-1 National team, one of three juniors on the team. She is currently uncommitted to a school for 2021. [caption id="attachment_104129" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10540239/Jasmine-Sells"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-104129" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/jasmine-sells-e1596936643295-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Cole Petters[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91120" first="Jasmine" last="Sells"], 5’11", OH, Lincoln High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy. Washington University St. Louis Sells had another solid season for the Lincoln High School Cardinals, being awarded Portland Interscholastic First Team All-League two years in a row. As a freshman, she was awarded Portland Interscholastic Honorable Mention All-League. Beginning her career, she played in the middle but has since transitioned to an outside hitter role given her exceptional defense, high vertical and fast arm swing. When she swings the ball comes at defenders at such a velocity it is hard to receive. A versatile athlete, she had to step into a setter position for her high school team. Last club season she played for Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy’s 17-1 National team. She recently committed to play volleyball at Washington University, St. Louis. [caption id="attachment_100213" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12329358/Maddy-Dowdall"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-100213" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/07/maddy-d-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Athena VB[/caption] Maddy Dowdall, 6’0", OH, Jesuit High School, Athena Volleyball Academy Dowdall had a breakout season for the Jesuit High School Crusaders, helping them win a 6A State championship. Previously a middle blocker, she transitioned to outside given her powerful swing and a stacked middle position at Jesuit High School. Though making the Varsity squad as a freshman, she was able to make her way into the starting lineup this season and made an immediate and lasting impact. She was awarded Metro First Team All-League and Honorable Mention All-State. Last club season she played for Athena Volleyball Academy’s 17-1 Gold team. She is currently not committed to a school for 2021.