Tour of Oregon: Top Outside Hitters from Salem (2021)

<p>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. Second stop: Salem! Here are the top four outside hitters from the class of 2021: </p> [caption id="attachment_115881" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/adair-village/santiam-christian-school/emily--bourne"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-115881" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/emily-bourne-head-shot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <em>Photo: OSAA</em>[/caption] <p><b><i>[player_tooltip player_id="91108" first="Emily" last="Bourne"]</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 6’0", OH/RS, Santiam Christian High School, North Pacific Juniors, Oregon State University</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bourne had another standout season for the Eagles, the top 3A program in the state, winning eight state titles since 2009. The Eagles were the only OSAA program to go undefeated, a feat in large part due to Bourne. In the championship match, she had 20 kills and 12 digs and was awarded Player of the Match and First Team All-Tournament. During her sophomore season, she was awarded Mountain Valley First Team All-League as well as Player of the Year. With her big arm, she has the ability to play any position across the front row and dominate at it. Last club season she played for North Pacific Juniors on their 18-1 National team and will be returning to that team for this club season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She recently committed to play volleyball at Oregon State University. </span></p> [caption id="attachment_102606" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xllT01oL6CVgHwlM-MtJQ"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-102606" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/07/hannah-stadsad-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <em>Photo: OSAA</em>[/caption] <p><b><i>[player_tooltip player_id="91165" first="Hannah" last="Stadstad"]</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 5’11″, RS, West Albany High School, North Pacific Juniors </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stadstad had a breakout junior season for the West Albany High School Bulldogs, helping them secure a fifth-place finish in the 5A State tournament. For her play, she was awarded Mid-Willamette First Team All-League and All-State Honorable Mention. 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. With an insanely high vertical and being left-handed, she thrives on the right side, hitting a .273 on the season. This past club season she played for North Pacific Juniors 17-1 National and is planning to return for this upcoming season. </span></p> [caption id="attachment_123532" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10113129/Bailee-Hartsook"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-123532" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/12/bailee-harstook-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <em>Photo: OSAA</em>[/caption] <p><b><i>[player_tooltip player_id="91143" first="Bailee" last="Hartsook"]</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 5’10", OH/MB, Sweet Home High School, North Pacific Juniors, Western Oregon University</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hartsook had another solid season for the Sweet Home High School Huskies, helping the team finish second in the 5A State tournament, falling to Valley Catholic High School in a hard-fought match. A Varisty starter since her freshman year typically plays as a six rotation outside attacker. Hartsook is a go-to attacker and key player in the Huskies’ success. For her play, she was awarded Oregon West First Team All-League as well as First Team All-State in both 2018 and 2019. This past season she was given the honor of being chosen as Player of the Year for Oregon West Conference. She is incredibly athletic and reads the ball exceptionally well. A versatile attacker, she thrives on both the right and outside. On top of volleyball, she also plays softball for the Huskies. Last club season she played for North Pacific Juniors 17-1 National and will be returning to NPJ this season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She recently committed to play volleyball at Western Oregon University. </span></p> [caption id="attachment_123531" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88IcEYav4ObHFB7R7imLqQ"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-123531" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/12/madie-dowell-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <em>Photo: OSAA</em>[/caption] <p><b><i>[player_tooltip player_id="91144" first="Madie" last="Dowell"]</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 5’8", OH/DS, West Albany High School, North Pacific Juniors</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dowell had yet another dominant season for the West Albany High School Bulldogs, helping them finish fifth in the 5A State tournament. A Varsity starter since her freshman year, she is vital to the Bulldog’s success. She hit a .206 last season and has racked up a total of 911 digs. For her play, she was awarded Mid-Willamette First Team All-League and Second Team All-State. She received Mid-Willamette Second Team All-League honors as a sophomore. Though a bit undersized for an attacker, she has an incredibly fast arm swing and is able to put the ball away using her good court sense. She makes for a great six rotation player as she is a consistent serve receive passer and is incredibly quick on defense. Last club season she played for North Pacific Juniors 17-1 National and will be returning to NPJ this season.</span></p>