Washington 2025 Pins: Exciting Travels Ahead
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President’s Day Weekend kicks off the start of an open recruiting period for all NCAA coaches, Washington pins from the class of 2025 will spread out across the country to show off their talents. A handful of teams from the…
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Continue ReadingPresident’s Day Weekend kicks off the start of an open recruiting period for all NCAA coaches, Washington pins from the class of 2025 will spread out across the country to show off their talents. A handful of teams from the Pacific North West will compete in the Triple Crown Invite, and the Las Vegas Classic will host a much larger group of clubs at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. Here are several exciting 2025 pins traveling for the weekend, and a handful staying close to home too!
Dreves will be headed to Kansas City with her OJVA 17 team to compete in the Triple Crown NIT. Looking at her play in the early part of the club season, Dreves has cranked it up to another level. Her play as a six-rotation outside has been stellar, whether it’s flying out of the pipe for a huge kill or feeding a well-located second ball set from her middle-back spot. Her overall game paired with her ability to straight-up terminate the ball from the pin will have her turning coaches’ heads in KC.
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Johnson has been versatile as a hitter this season, chalking up kills from both pins and the back row. She has been working the ball around and over opposing blockers, she has great length and knows how to use it. Sudden Impact 16 Thunder is on the way to Las Vegas for the weekend, competing in the Premier Division.
Avery Merrit and Nora Prophater Nora Prophater 5’11” | RS Mercer Island | 2025 State WA add even more power at the pins for the Thunder, Merrit has a heavy hammer and Prophater is an accurate and efficient left-hander who terminates from the right side.
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The Cascade Christian standout is a vital part of a PSVBA Legacy team that has enjoyed success so far this season. (MHMC 9/152) The 6’2 six-rotation outside is attacking with power from both pins and has been an emotional lightning rod firing up her team. Dent has been putting up a strong consistent block, and handling serve receive work with no issues from her middle back spot. PSVBA Legacy will head to Arizona this weekend for the Fiesta Festival Classic, look for an excellent finish in Mesa for this talented group.
Sammy Holmer Sammy Holmer 5'10" | OH Lynnwood | 2025 State WA
Sammy Holmer Sammy Holmer 5'10" | OH Lynnwood | 2025 State WA
Holmer showed a strong, accurate arm at the Matt Hartner tournament, she will work the back portion of the court placing pressure on the opposing defense. She turns and runs to get depth and width in transition, giving her setters an excellent option on the outside. Holmer is consistent in her approach and was able to score even when attacking out of systemhard-swinging, mixing in a soft roll and push when she needed it.
Seattle Juniors has a tough setter/attacker combo in explosive lefty Laura Esping and hard swinging Lucy Mortimer. Both players set three rotations, then attack three rotations. The duo is skilled and high volleyball IQ. Seattle Juniors will be staying close to home for the NW Juniors Presidents Day tournament.
Neubauer is a six-rotation outside with serious all-around skills on the court. She has a beach volleyball background, and it manifests all over the court- offensively she has a feel for what shot will score. She can send over a soft tip or snap down a hard-angle rip. Her excellent athleticism lets her get on top of the ball when attacking and she is quick enough to run fast tempo to the pin with her excellent setters.
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Nowak is excelling in the early season, playing up a year with her WVBA 17 Adidas team. The Glacier Peak standout racked up kills during the school season and has been continuing to terminate during the early part of the club. She is low-error and has a great feel for finding the open spots in the defense. She can adjust her footwork and arm to deliver a good swing on a tough set, keeping the ball in play and the rally alive.
Her team will stay in the PNW, competing in the NPJ-WVBA President’s Weekend Tournament.
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Tyler is an outside hitter/right side with high ball contact who likes to work the ball to the deep corners from either pin. Her CPA 16 Drew team will be playing in the Las Vegas Classic, and just completed an undefeated weekend at the Evergreen Region Power League. Tyler is excellent at cleaning up any overpasses or 50/50 balls at the net, her timing is outstanding and she has the strength to finish and score a joust.
CPA Drew 16 has another six-rotation outside to keep an eye on in Jane Holley from Ridgeline in the Spokane Valley. Holley has a smooth arm swing, a big vertical, and plays gritty defense in the back row.