16 Open All-Star Team – Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We know Emerald City Classic was almost two months ago but better late than never, right? It did not seem right to miss out on spotlighting spectacular athletes that had a stellar showing at the tournament just because the tournament was a little bit ago. With over 200 athletes in the 16 Open division, we have narrowed it down to 25 ALL-STARS. These 25 athletes proved themselves invaluable to their teams success over the three-day tournament.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the five standout liberos that made it on the 16U Open All-Star Team from the Emerald City Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":220709,"width":417,"height":625,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2022/08/mania-npj-serving-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-220709" width="417" height="625"/><figcaption>Pictured: Mania Alefaio serving, Photo Credit: Jenn Bowers</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mania Alefaio </em></strong>l NPJ Seattle 16 National l 2025 l 5'2” l DS l Mount Rainier High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alefaio was the sole libero for the NPJ 16-1 Seattle team. An absolute athlete, she excels on the defensive end. Incredibly dynamic, she reads the attack well and puts herself in a good position to dig the ball. Her serve receive is controlled and she leads the back row with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Sofia Brockmeyer </em></strong>l WVBA 16 Adidas l 2024 l 5'6” l DS l Meadowdale High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofiabrockmeyer_vball/">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brockmeyer was the primary libero for the WVBA 16-1 team. Her play was essential in the team's success, proving a constant and confident force across the back row. She brings relentless defensive pursuit. From the service line, she brings a deadly float serve that flies at opponents with insane velocity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='126033' first='Maile' last='Chan'] </em></strong>l Athena 16 Gold l 2024 l 5'2” l DS l Mountainside High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14137671/Maile-Chan/about">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chan shouldered the brunt of the back row burden as Athena 16-1's primary libero. Her play was critical in the team reaching and winning the 16 Open championships at ECC. She showcases a relentless pursuit on the court, never letting a ball drop without effort. Her service receives passes are consistent and controlled.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='161824' first='Soë' last='Jung']</em></strong> l OJVA 15-1 Gold l 2025 l 5'7” l DS l Sunset High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.bing.com/search?q=soe+Jung+volleyball&amp;cvid=0ded3cbd63f441b1a6f362ea2a9c2a7e&amp;aqs=edge.2.69i57j0j69i59j0l3.3081j0j4&amp;FORM=ANAB01&amp;DAF1=1&amp;PC=LCTS">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jung sported the libero jersey for the OJVA 15-1 team at ECC. Her back-row plays comes off smooth and effortless. She reads the attack well to get herself into a good position to dig the ball. She communicates on the court well, showcasing good leadership. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='126064' first='Tiana' last='Takayama'] </em></strong>l Athena 16 Black l 2024 l 5'0” l DS l Jesuit High School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14137041/Tiana-Takayama/about">[ Link to recruiting profile ]</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Takayama was the primary libero for the Athena 16-2 team, having bounced back from a concussion earlier on in the season. With an infectious court presence, she is looked to to lead the backrow. She brings steady serve receive and lights-out defense, keeping the unthinkable alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check out the <a href="https://prepdig.com/2022/08/16-open-all-star-team-setters/">setters</a>, <a href="https://prepdig.com/2022/08/16-open-all-star-team-middle-blockers/">middle blockers</a>, and <a href="https://prepdig.com/2022/08/16-open-all-star-team-pin-hitters/">pin hitters</a> that also made the 16 Open All-Star team!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->