Platinum #1: 2024 Standout Setters
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 ——————
Hannah Brown Hannah Brown 5'8" | S Sherwood | 2024 State OR , 5’8”, S, Sherwood High School, Athena 16-1 Gold
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Brown is running a 6-2 for the Athena 16-1 Gold team, alongside #1 2025 recruit Mia Hunt Mia Hunt 5'9" | S Central Catholic | 2025 State OR . She has shown significant improvement in her setting (and all around game) over the past year. Brown has insane hand strength and does an exceptional job setting against the grain, keeping the opposing teams on their toes. She is also an incredibly good defender with a wicked tough serve.
Brown is a two-year varsity starter for the Sherwood High School Bowmen. She saw significant playing time, running a 6-2 for the Bowmen. Her play was critical in their team’s first place finish in the Pacific Conference.
Brown is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Taylor DeTrant Taylor DeTrant 5'8" | S McNary | 2024 State OR , 5’8”, S, McNary High School, North Pacific Juniors 16-1 National
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Detrant is the primary setter for the NPJ 16-1 National team and can typically be seen running a 5-1 for the team. In charge and running the show, she takes the court with an attitude that instills confidence in her teammates. She brings tons of energy to the court and is always hyping her teammates up. Detrant does a good job distributing sets and keeping the middle attackers involved.
Detrant played for the McNary High School Celtics this past high school season and juggled a variety of different roles for the team. Playing behind 2023 Corpe (Oregon State commit) who runs a 5-1 for the Celtics, it was not until she went down with an injury that the team looked to Detrant to set. Prior to this, she was thrown in as a right side and a defensive specialist, which showcases her versatility.
Detrant is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Alexis Haury Alexis Haury 5'10" | S Silverton | 2024 State #9 Nation OR , 5’10”, S, Silverton High School, North Pacific Juniors 18-1 Forefront
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As the #1 2024 recruit in Oregon, and the #3 overall recruit and #1 setter nationally, it comes as no surprise Haury is a major difference maker for the NPJ 18-1 Forefront team. Playing well above her peer group, on a team of mostly seniors she has no problem leading the charge, running either a 5-1 or a 6-2 opposite 2022 Sydney Harrington Sydney Harrington 5'10" | S West Albany | 2022 State OR . Her court sense and volleyball IQ showcases the maturity of her paly. Not to mention her naturally stellar hands, and the accuracy and consistency of her sets.
Haury is a two-year varsity starter for the Silverton High School Foxes, splitting time as a setter and outside hitter. Her all-around play was critical in the Foxes finishing 3rd in the Mid-Willamette League and advancing to the quarterfinals in the 5A State tournament. Haury was awarded Mid-Willamette First Team All-League and 5A Second Team All-State. Most impressive, she was named the Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year.
Haury is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Elisabeth Levick Elisabeth Levick 6'1" | S Glencoe | 2024 State OR , 6’1”, S/OH, Glencoe High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 16-1 Gold
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Levick is the primary setter for the OJVA 16-1 team, setting either a 5-1 or a 6-2 opposite 2024 Taylor Guerra Taylor Guerra 5'10" | S Westview | 2024 State OR . Given her stature, she puts up a big block and has a deadly setter dump, when playing across the front row. Levick is very athletic and is able to get her hands on the ball quickly. She does an exceptional job with set choice and establishes the middles early. Her growth both physically and as a player has launched her to one of the top recruits in the 2024 class coming out of Oregon.
Levick is a two-year varsity starter for the Glencoe High School Crimson, although she has been their six-rotation outside hitter the past two seasons. With their starting setter now graduated, this may change. This past season she was awarded Pacific First Team-All League.
Levick is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
WASHINGTON ——————
Hannah Byers, 6’1”, S/RS, Olympia High School, Dakine 16 Surf
Byers is a six-rotation player for the Dakine 16 Surf team, setting across the back row and attacking on the right side in the front row, running a 6-2 opposite Kate Herrick. Newer to the setting position, transitioning from being an outside hitter seasons prior, Byers is improving rapidly and has the makings of being a highly sought after dynamic setter/hitter duo. When attacking, she is explosive and has a heavy arm, she does a good job mixing up her attacking locations.
Byers is a two-year varsity starter for the Olympia High School Bears. An outside hitter playing all six-rotations for the Bears, she was a vital piece of the team’s 8th place finish in the 4A State tournament. Byers was awarded South Puget Sound Second Team All-League this past season.
Byers is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Kate Herrick, 5’8”, S, Olympia High School, Dakine 16 Surf
Herrick has been seen running a 6-2 opposite Hannah Byers for the Dakine 16 Surf team, playing three rotations as a setter before coming off the court for a right side hitter. She is athletic, quick and a technically sound setter. Herrick does a good job with set choice, and tends to set against the grain, keeping their opponents on their toes, so to speak.
Herrick is a two-year varsity starter for the Olympia High School Bears. Their starting setter and team captain for the Bears, she was a vital piece of the team’s 8th place finish in the 4A State tournament. Herrick was awarded South Puget Sound Second Team All-League this past season.
Herrick is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Anna Saldana, 5’7”, S, Stadium High School, North Pacific Juniors 16-1 National
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Saldana has been seen running a 6-2 opposite Paityn Parque or Leah Iese. She is their go-to setter, showcasing consistency and natural athleticism. A great addition to this group, she previously played for PSVBA, before making the switch to NPJ this season. Setting aside, she is an absolute beast from the service line with a tough jump float, racking up aces.
Saldana is a two-year varsity starter for the Stadium High School Tigers. As a freshman, she stepped into the starting setter role, and the job has been hers ever since. Saldana was awarded Pierce County Second Team All-League this past season.
Saldana is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.