Platinum #3: 2024 Magnificent Middles
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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 region’s 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 Salem 16-1 National (CE), OJVA 16-1 Gold (CE), Athena 16-1 Gold (CE)*, Excel 16 Rox (CE), SIVBC 16-1 Thunder (PS), Puget Sound 15 Navy (PS), Dakine 16 Surf (PS), and NPJ Seattle 16-1 National (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.
In order to cover a new group of athletes, if you were spotlighted in the first Platinum series, you will not be spotlighted in this series.
*Athena teams were at another travel tournament and did not compete in Platinum #3.
OREGON ——————
Brooke Williams Brooke Williams 6'1" | MB Oregon City | 2024 State OR , 6’0”, MB, Oregon City High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 16 Gold
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After rolling her ankle at the first platinum tournament, Williams was back to dominating in the middle by the time the third platinum tournament rolled around. Playing opposite middle blocker 2024 Hailey Heytvelt Hailey Heytvelt 6'2" | MB LaSalle | 2024 State OR , the two make for a lethal combination for the OJVA 16 Gold team. Williams does an exceptional job making herself available in transition and getting up to attack the ball. She is smart with her attacking placement, turning the ball, and tipping when needed.
This was Williams first season on varsity for the Oregon City High School Pioneers, after playing on junior varsity as a freshman. She saw court time as the starting middle blocker. Her play was critical in the team’s second-place finish in the Three Rivers League and advancing to the quarterfinals.
Williams is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
WASHINGTON ——————
Sophie Danielson Sophie Danielson 6'2" | MB Auburn Riverside | 2024 State WA , 6’2”, MB, Auburn Riverside High School, North Pacific Juniors Seattle 16-1 National
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Danielson is one of the starting middle blockers for the NPJ Seattle 16-1 National team. An athletic force on the court, she does a good job controlling the net. With quick footwork, she does a good job transitioning to the pins to put up a formidable block. Attacking, she jumps well and consistently puts the ball away.
Danielson is a two-year varsity starter for the Auburn Riverside High School Ravens. As a team captain and a starting middle blocker, her play at the net helped the Ravens finish first in league and 4th in the 3A State tournament. She was awarded North Puget Sound Second Team All-League for her play.
Danielson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Logan Remington, 6’2”, MB, Mercer Island High School, Sudden Impact 16 Thunder
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With three middle blockers in the rotation for the SIVBC 16 Thunder team, Remington makes herself known on the court. She has shown rapid improvement over the past year, making huge strides in her offensive game. With a high contact point and an arsenal of attacking angles, she proves unstoppable at the net. Her blocking is also impressive, with a long wingspan, she is able to take up a lot of space, consistently getting opponents in trouble. Remington is one to watch over the next few seasons given the substantial strides made to her game.
This was Remington’s first varsity season playing for the Mercer Island High School Snails. She saw significant court time as a middle blocker, racking up 75 kills and 17 blocks across 37 sets.
Remington is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Mania Toa, 6’1”, MB/OH, Graham-Kapowsin High School, Dakine 16 Surf
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Toa is one of the primary middle blockers for the Dakine 16 Surf team, playing opposite 2024 standout Danielle Brown. The pair make for a formidable force for the Dakine team. Toa has a hammer of an arm and when she connects with the ball proves unstoppable. Her block is sizable and strong. She seels with the net and is impenetrable when her timing is right.
Toa made the varsity squad for the Graham-Kapowsin High School Eagles this past season. She saw court time as an attacker and played in 48 sets across the season. Her play helped the Eagles finish third in the 4A State tournament.
Toa is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.