Top High School Performers: Week 1

The first week of high school play has come to a close so now it is time to spotlight some players who did BIG things as a top performer for their team this past week. (Players are listed in alphabetical order) [caption id="attachment_130140" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv48S-g94EfuRyB21DCd86Q"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-130140" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/02/kendyl-arnet-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: NPJ[/caption] 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="126029" first="Kendyl" last="Arnett"], 5’10”, OH, West Albany High School, North Pacific Juniors Arnett was crucial in helping the West Albany High School Bulldogs defeat South Albany in three sets (25-17, 25-19, 25-17). She totaled up 16 kills and 9 digs for the Wildcats, playing as an all-around outside attacker. This is her second season on the varsity squad. Last club season she played for NPJ 16-1. Arnett is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024. [caption id="attachment_156266" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/neveah-baccay/RNV7HsqAEemAzfp8ouYFiw/default.htm"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-156266" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/neveah-baccay-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2022 Neveah Baccay, 5’5”, DS, Century High School Baccay is a three-year varsity starter for the Century High School Jaguars and the current libero. She is a key component to the team’s success in the back row, and her statistics showed this. With an average serve receive passing of 2.86 and leading the team in digs per set, the Jaguars are in good hands. Baccay is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-156267" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/piper-harmon-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />2022 Piper Harmon, 5’9” OH/MB, Cleveland High School Harmon (an unsigned senior with a 4.3 GPA) was a difference-maker for the Cleveland High School Warriors wins over Franklin and Benson last week. She impressively made no hitting errors, with 14 kills, hitting a .608% on the week. Harmon is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_117567" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/albany/west-albany-high-school/sydney-harrington1"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-117567" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/syd-harrington-head-shot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="91243" first="Sydney" last="Harrington"], 5’10”, S, West Albany High School, North Pacific Juniors Harrington was a pivotal part of the West Albany High School Bulldogs defeating South Albany in three sets (25-17, 25-19, 25-17). As their primary setter, playing all-around, she racked up some big numbers during the match. She walked away with 41 assists, 10 digs, 3 kills, and 2 aces. Harrington has been on the varsity team since her freshman season. Last club season she played for NPJ 17-1. Harrington is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_156265" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/brooke-johnson/w9IjlMtTEeiAxKkkK9HIDg/default.htm"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-156265" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/brooke-johnson-headshot-e1630992745284-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="91291" first="Brooke" last="Johnson"], 5’7”, S, Century High School Johnson has been on the varsity team for the Century High School Jaguars since her freshman season, as the primary setter. In the first week of play, she led the team in assists and aces per set. Johnson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.   [caption id="attachment_156263" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-156263" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/Bailey-Kaul-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2022 Bailey Kaul, 5’9”, MB, Astoria High School Kaul is a three-year varsity starter and is a pivotal part of the offense for the Astoria High School Fisherman. In the Fishermans five-set match win versus Estacada, Kaul walked away with 10 kills, 4 blocks, and 2 aces. Kaul is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.   [caption id="attachment_156264" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11638449/Mollie-Mathews"><img class="wp-image-156264 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/mollie-matthews-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2022 Mollie Matthews, 5’8”, S/RS, Astoria High School Matthews is a four-year varsity athlete and is a critical part of the lineup for the Astoria High School Fisherman. She was central to the teams five-set match win versus Estacada as their all-around setter and right side. In this match alone, she had 12 kills. Her coach commended her leadership on and off the court. Matthews is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_155681" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9MaAQ67ILAKdYO1PLsfMA"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-155681" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/tess-masingale-headshot-150x150.png" alt="Photo: Jennifer Barnes" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="91207" first="Tess" last="Masingale"], 6’3", MB, Jesuit High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, Cal Poly Masingale is a key part of the Jesuit High School Crusaders line-up as their starting middle blocker, and last week was no different. Coming off of a hand injury, the Crusaders are happy to have Masingale back for her senior season. Last week she totaled up 26 kills out of 39 swings, hitting a .615. She also had 8 blocks. Last club season she as the only junior to make OJVA 18-1. Masingale recently committed to play at Cal Poly for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_155736" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/portland/jesuit-high-school1/ceanna-oloughlin"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-155736" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/ceanna-oloughlin-headshot-1-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: Athena[/caption] 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="91348" first="Ceanna" last="O’Loughlin"], 5’10", RS/OH, Jesuit High School, Athena Volleyball Academy O’Loughlin has made her way into the starting line-up this season for the Jesuit High School Crusaders as a six-rotaion outside attacker. In her first week of play this season, she totalled up some impressive statistics. Hitting a .317, with 40 kills out of 70 swings, serving up 5 aces, out of 43 serves an 88.4% serving percentage, and 21 digs. Last club season she played for Athena 17-1, one of two sophomores on the team. O’Louglin is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023. [caption id="attachment_156268" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/florence/siuslaw-high-school/desiree-tupua"><img class="wp-image-156268 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/desi-t-headshot-e1630993511939-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Photo: OSAA[/caption] 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="91366" first="Desiree" last="Tupua"], 5’8”, OH/MB, Siuslaw High School, Webfoot Juniors Tupua has been an impact player for the Siuslaw High School Vikings since her freshman season, seeing court time as their starting middle and playing all-around. This season is no different, Tupua excelled in all statistical categories. She walked away with 27 kills, 2 aces, 32 perfect passes on the week. Her coach complimented her on her strong work ethic, dedication to the sport, positivity, coachability, and humbleness. Last club season she played for Webfoot 16-1. Tupua is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023. Check back next week for week two top performers! { Did we miss someone? Feel free to email prepdigpnw@gmail.com to nominate an athlete. }