6A State Finals: Impact Players

The 6A State finals last weekend were between offensive powerhouse West Linn High School and the former State champs Jesuit High School. The match was handled steadily by the West Linn Lions, resulting in a three-set sweep (25-16, 25-21, 25-20). To recap the match, we will be identifying and highlighting players from each team that were impact players for the team. Although the Lions came out on top, the Crusaders also had some athletes with great performances in the match. JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL [caption id="attachment_145541" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="wp-image-145541 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/AQ7A3087-e1623715147417-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91211" first="Maisie" last="Alexander"], 5'6”, DS, Jesuit High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5bhfLFDlc4">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> The starting libero three seasons running, Alexander showed steady play in the back row for the Jesuit High School Crusaders. Her court awareness and quick defensive play helped the Crusaders stay in play. In the match, she posted 17 digs and passed a .824 on serve receive, with 14 receptions. Alexander received Moda Health Player of the Game, was selected for the 6A All-Tournament Team, made Metro First Team All-League (as a senior and sophomore), was named to the 2021 AVCA All-American Watchlist. and was selected for PrepDig's 6A All-Star Team last season. Last club season she played for OJVA 17-1 National. Alexander is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_145545" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-145545" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/AQ7A3068-e1623715594490-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91214" first="Hannah" last="Nguyen"], 5'5”, DS, Jesuit High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, Harvard <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/portland/jesuit-high-school1/hannah-nguyen2">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> Although Nguyen is not the team's starting libero, the defensive specialist and first server for the Jesuit High School Crusaders does a lot for the team's back row play. Her steady serve receive and leadership both on and off the court helped the Crusader's battle in the finals. In the match, she showed near-perfect play, with 10 for 10 from the service line, and passed a 1.000 on serve receive with 14 receptions. She also had 3 successful digs. Nguyen received Metro Second Team All-League this past season, was selected for PrepDig's 6A All-Star Team last season, and as a sophomore received Metro Third Team All-League. Last club season she played for OJVA 17-1 National. Nguyen recently committed to play at Harvard for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_155736" align="alignleft" width="150"]<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" /> Photo: Athena[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91348" first="Ceanna" last="O'Loughlin"], 5'11”, RS/OH, Jesuit High School, Athena Volleyball Academy <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-volleyball-recruiting/oregon/portland/jesuit-high-school1/ceanna-oloughlin">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> In the semi-final match versus Bend High School, which Jesuit won in four sets, the crowd was cheering “MVP, MVP, MVP” for O'Loughlin due to her incredible play. This dominant play continued through to the finals. As one of their outside hitters, in the match she had the best hitting percentage out of everyone on the Crusaders squad, hitting a .114. She accumulated 8 kills on 35 swings, 2 blocks, and 5 digs. Last club season she played for Athena 17-1 National. O'Loughlin is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023. WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL [caption id="attachment_145733" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class=" wp-image-145733" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/AQ7A3060-e1623882832391-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91216" first="Shealyn" last="Cecil"], 5'6”, S, West Linn High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15615550/shealyn-cecil">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> The primary setter for the West Linn High School, Cecil contributed mightily to the team's success this past season running a 5-1 for the Lions. During the State tournament run, that was no different. Cecil ran a fast offense and made smart setting choices keeping the Crusaders off balance. In the match she racked up 31 assists, 11 digs, and even had 5 kills, hitting 1.00. Cecil received Moda Health Player of the Game, was selected for the 6A All-Tournament Team, made Three Rivers League First Team All-League as a senior and Three Rivers League Second Team All-League as a junior, and was selected for PrepDig's 6A Third Team last season. Last club season she played for OJVA 17-1 National. Cecil is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_165246" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-165246" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/addie-hoover-headshot-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Athena[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91307" first="Addie" last="Hoover"], 5'9”, OH/RS, West Linn High School, Athena Volleyball Academy The junior right-side attacker Hoover showed dominant play for the West Linn High School Lions, playing all six rotations opposite setter [player_tooltip player_id="91216" first="Shealyn" last="Cecil"]. While playing steady this season, she showed incredible play during the Lion's state tournament run and was a crucial part of the team's success, with her smart yet lethal shots and powerful swings. In the match, she hit a .333 with 11 kills on 24 swings, had two service aces, 7 digs, and passed a perfect serve-receive game on 3 receptions. Hoover was selected for the 6A all-tournament team and received Three Rivers League First Team All-League this season. Last club season she played for Athena 16-1 National. Hoover is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023. [caption id="attachment_146298" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-146298" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/AQ7A3074-e1624301708754-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="116493" first="Ella" last="Nordquist"], 6'0”, MB/RS, West Linn High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, Western Oregon University <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14159691/Ella-Nordquist">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> The West Linn High School Lions starting middle blocker Nordquist absolutely destroyed during the State final match. Nordquist shut down the Crusader's offense specifically when running the middle when she was on the court (honestly the blocking from the Lions was incredibly impressive across the board and hindered the Crusaders ability to be offensive). In the match, she hit an impressive .500 with 10 kills on 16 swings, with 3 blocks, and 4 digs. Nordquist has only played two years of Oregon high school volleyball transferring from a school in California and in that short time has been awarded Three Rivers League First Team this season and was named to the 2021 AVCA All-American Watchlist. Last club season she played OJVA 17-1 National. Nordquist recently committed to play for Western Oregon University in the fall of 2022. [caption id="attachment_145510" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-145510" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/AQ7A3047-e1623706554677-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Photo: Jennifer Barnes[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91205" first="Emily" last="Warmenhoven"], 5'11”, OH, West Linn High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, Belmont University <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6IbOHxZSYovh-ajBQgSh1g/videos">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a> The #1 recruit for the class of 2022 according to PrepDig rankings Warmenhoven showed up big time for the West Linn High School Lions. She showed consistent play all-around and was a major factor in their State championship finish. In the match, she hit a .114 with 11 kills on 35 swings, had 3 blocks, 8 digs, a service ace, and passed a .882 on serve receive with 15 receptions. Warmenhoven was a unanimous selection for the 6A All-Tournament team, was awarded Three Rivers League First Team All-League her senior and junior seasons, and Three Rivers League Second Team All-League her sophomore season, was named to the 2021 AVCA All-American Watchlist, and was selected for PrepDig's 6A All-Star Team last season. Last club season she played for OJVA 17-1 National. Warmenhoven recently committed to play for Belmont University in the fall of 2022.