Week 6 High School Standouts (Pt. 2)
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With high school season well underway here in Oregon, we are continuing to highlight players who are contributing majorly to their high school team. Below are the athletes from week six who stepped up and were a major factor in…
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Continue ReadingWith high school season well underway here in Oregon, we are continuing to highlight players who are contributing majorly to their high school team.
Below are the athletes from week six who stepped up and were a major factor in the team’s success.
Alexis Haury Alexis Haury 5'10" | S Silverton | 2024 State #9 Nation OR l Silverton High School l 2024 l 5’10” l S l North Pacific Juniors
Committed: University of Washington
As the #1 2024 recruit, Haury is continuing to dominate this season for the Silverton High School Foxes. As team captain, she is never seen off the court. Setting in the back row and hitting on the outside in the front row she is posting some impressive numbers and has been critical in the Foxes’ success this season. In the team’s win versus Dallas, the junior amassed 11 kills, 3 service aces, a block, 15 digs, and 19 assists.
Hope Hoesing Hope Hoesing 5'11" | RS Franklin | 2024 State OR l Franklin High School l 2024 l 5’11” l RS l Athena Volleyball Academy
Hoesing has been a steady contributor for the Franklin High School Lighting. Her attacking has been a vital piece of the line-up for the Lightning. Her coach commended her for focusing in on her mental toughness this season and really developing as a leader on and off the court. Against their match versus McDaniel, Hoesing hit a .333.
Gabby Hill l Nelson High School l 2025 l 6’0” l OH l Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy
Hill is a utility attacker for the Nelson High School Hawks and is typically the first attacker off the bench to step in when someone who is struggling. Her ability to step up for the team at a moment’s notice has been invaluable. She has started to get more and more playing time as the season has progressed given her versatility, athleticism, and rapid improvement. Against Sandy and Reynolds, Hill played middle and had 12 kills, 4 service aces, and 4 blocks.
Lexus Hunter l Newport High School l 2024 l 5’4″ l DS
Hunter is stepping up and settling into her role as the primary libero for the Newport High School Cubs. Her coach gave her props for growing into a positive leader on and off the court, communicating with her teammates, and putting up a tough and consistent serve. Versus Philomath, Hunter accumulated 6 service aces and 11 digs.
Ruby Jackson l Pleasant Hill High School l 2025 l 5’10” l MB l Webfoot Jrs.
Jackson has been a steady contributor to the Pleasant Hill High School Billies offense this season. With an impressive vertical jump, an explosive approach, and the ability to hit lots of angles and shots, Jackson has proved unstoppable from the middle. In their win over Creswell, Jackson had 15 kills and 3 service aces.
Kate Klobas l Tillamook High School l 2024 l 6’0” l MB l North Pacific Juniors
Klobas has been a major factor in the Tillamook High School Cheesemakers’ undefeated league season thus far. All around, Klobas brings steady yet dominating play. In the Cheesemakers sweep versus Astria, Klobas hit a .600 (and a 70% kill rating), 5 digs with no defensive errors, 3 service aces, and 3 blocks.
Madison Kocina Madison Kocina 6'1" | OH Crater | 2023 State OR l Crater High School l 2023 l 6’1″ l OH l Spiketown Volleyball Club
Kocina is a six-rotation outside hitter for the Crater High School Comets. Her solid all-around play has been critical in the team’s success this season, and a major factor in the Comet’s dominance. In their sweep against Marshfield, the senior posted 13 kills, 17 digs, 2 blocks, and 2 service aces. Her coach noted that she has been on an incredible hitting streak over the last 7 matches, with 61 kills and only 8 errors, hitting an impressive .461.
Vanessa Makarenko l Crosshill Christian School l 2024 l 5’8” l MB Crosshill Christian School,
Makarenko is a junior middle blocker for the Crosshill Christian School Eagles. She stepped up big time in their win versus C.S. Lewis and was a contributor in all aspects of her game. She hit a .400, passed a 2.5 on serve receive, and had an impressive 11 service aces.
Jadee McLeod l Clatskanie High School l 2024 l 5’8” l OH
McLeod is a junior outside hitter for the Clatskanie High School Tigers who has showcased steady play all season long. Her play in the Tigers five-set win versus Portland Christian was stellar and was definitely a major factor in their win. McLeod posted 11 kills and had 18 digs. Her coach commended her for always being a consistent force on defense and serve recieve. She also noted that in the last half of this season, McLeod has started to dominate offensively and has honed into a new level with her attacking abilities.
Ryland Minnick l Crosshill Christian School l 2026 l 6’0″ l MB l G3 Volleyball Club
Minnick has been a threat offensively and from the service line for the Crosshill Christian School Eagles. Only a freshman, she has stepped into the varsity level and dominated. In week 6 of play, Minnick had an impressive 15 service aces on 29 service attempts as well as 12 kills on 21 swings.