Platinum #1: 2024 Perfect Passers
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The Platinum tournament is the best of the best in Oregon and Washington, competing for the #1 seed in the Pacific Northwest. The Puget Sound region and the Columbia Empire region each send their top four 16U and top four…
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Continue ReadingThe Platinum tournament is the best of the best in Oregon and Washington, competing for the #1 seed in the Pacific Northwest. The Puget Sound region and the Columbia Empire region each send their top four 16U and top four 18U teams to compete, so a total of eight teams in each age bracket. First playing in a pool and then in a small bracket, one team will come out on top. One team from each age bracket will drop down, allowing for one team to move up and compete. There will be a few more Platinum tournaments taking place later on that we will be covering as well.
In the 16U age bracket the teams in attendance were: NPJ 16-1 National (CE), OJVA 16-1 Gold (CE), Athena 16-1 Gold, G3 16-1 (CE), Dakine 16-1 Surf (PS), NPJ Seattle 16-1 National (PS), Puget Sound 15-1 Navy (PS), and Dakine 15-1 Surf (PS).
All teams competed and great volleyball was played. To recap the tournament, we will be highlighting some standout players in their respective position and class.
OREGON ——————
Maile Chan Maile Chan 5'3" | DS/L Mountainside | 2024 State #156 Nation OR , 5’2”, DS, Mountainside High School, Athena 16-1 Gold
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Chan has been a critical part of Athena’s competitive teams since 12U, typically sporting the libero jersey. This club season is no different. Athena 16-1 Gold is looking to Chan for her stellar back row play as their primary libero. As the #1 defensive specialist for the 2024 class out of Oregon, it is no surprise she would be a major impact on her club team. Her defense is next level, with an incredible court awareness and an exceptional ability to read the attack allowing her to be in the right place at the right time. Her serve receive is incredibly steady and controlled.
Chan is a two-year varsity starter for the Mountainside High School Mavericks. This past season she took over as the primary libero and played a major role in the Mavericks’ third-place finish in the Metro League.
Chan is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Ava Makua Ava Makua 5'0" | DS/L Lebanon | 2024 State OR , 5’1”, DS, Lebanon High School, North Pacific Juniors 16-1 National
Makua is the primary libero for the NPJ 16-1 National team and a stellar one at that. The team’s primary passer, she is a beast in the back row and the team relies on her consistent passing to run their offense. The improvements to her game over the past few seasons have been significant, she is well on her way to becoming one of the top prospects in the class of 2024 coming out of Oregon.
Makua was the starting libero for the Lebanon High School Warriors. While the Warriors did not have a winning season, they have an opportunity to improve their record this upcoming season with Makua in the back row. For her play, she was awarded Mid-Willamette First Team All-League and 5A All-State Honorable Mention this past season.
Makua is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Danielle Street Danielle Street 5'6" | DS/L Crescent Valley | 2024 State OR , 5’6”, DS, Crescent Valley High School, G3 Volleyball 16-1
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Street is the primary libero for the G3 16-1 team. They rely on her heavily to keep the team in system. Defensively, she reads the ball well and reacts quickly to dig the ball. Where Street shines is on serve receive. She stays controlled and is eager to pass as many balls as possible. When watching the team play, it is clear they have a high level of trust in Street’s ability to put up a good ball.
Street was the primary libero this past season for the Crescent Valley High School Raiders. After transferring from Corvallis after her freshman year, Street made an immediate impact for the Raiders volleyball team. Her play was crucial in their 2nd place finish in the Mid-Willamette Conference and their fourth-place finish in the 5A State tournament.
Street is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
WASHINGTON ——————
Ava Hoy, 4’11”, DS, Olympia High School, Dakine 16 Surf
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Hoy is one of two liberos on the Dakine 16 Surf team, splitting time with 2026 Kaitlyn Nguyen. Standing at just under five feet, she may be small but she is mighty! An incredible quick defender, Hoy is able to keep the team in system with her controlled digs. She is a steady back row player all-around, staying consistent throughout.
Hoy played on the junior varsity team as a freshman before making the varsity squad this past season for the Olympia High School Bears. She saw significant playing time as a defensive specialist. Hoy’s back row play helped the team finish 8th in the 4A State tournament
Hoy is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Halle Reiter, 5’2”, DS, Camas High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 16-1 Gold
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Reiter is the primary libero for the OJVA 16-1 Gold team. The team relies on her back row play to keep them as in-system as possible. A dynamic athlete, she shines on defense, Reiter reads the attack well, and puts herself in a good position to dig. Her reaction time is incredibly fast, she keeps the unthinkable alive. Reiter also brings tons of energy to the court, bringing up the level of excitement and intensity.
Reiter is a two-year varsity starter for the Camas High School Papermakers as their primary libero. This past season she was out with an ankle injury for the bulk of the fall, but sported the libero jersey as a freshman and when she returned. This past season the Papermakers were Greater St. Helens 4A League champions and secured a 6th place finish in the 4A State tournament.
Reiter is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.