2025s Bringing the Heat to Summerfest ’23
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The summer has just begun and what better way to kick it off than volleyball?!
After a few weeks off, it’s time to shake off the rust and get back into action! Summerfest is one of the hottest tournaments in the country as some of the best teams will be bringing the heat to the Ohio capital.
This tournament also marks one of the last events of the regular club season before the madness of nationals ensue. You do NOT want to miss it!
First on the list, let’s take a look at some of the premier talent that will take center stage at Summerfest, just days before the recruiting floodgates open for this class on June 15th!
Navea Gauthier Navea Gauthier 6'1" | OH Shelby | 2025 State #56 Nation MI – 6’2 OH – FaR Out
One of the top sophomores in the country, Gauthier has been playing up all season long with FaR Out 18 Black and will be making her debut with 17 Black this weekend. Gauthier has proven herself a lethal force on both pins this season, I’m excited to see where she’ll come swinging in Columbus.
Sakura Codling Sakura Codling 5'4" | DS/L Seton | 2025 State #77 Nation OH – 5’5 L – Tri-State Elite
A personal favorite of mine in the libero position, Codling just has that spark! A lightning rod in the back court, Codling is a perfect concoction of scrappy, yet poised and steady. She commands the court and will be on the hunt for a Summerfest championship with Tri-State this weekend.
Mariah Gaines Mariah Gaines 5'10" | OH Roger Bacon | 2025 State OH – 6’1 OH – Ohio Premier
Speaking of lightning rods, Gaines is exactly that for her team at Ohio Premier. Gaines has not only made a name for herself on the national scene, but she’s also cemented herself as the face of OPVC. She plays the game with a lot of power that not many can seem to keep up with.
Marie Laurio Marie Laurio 5'10" | OH Saline | 2025 State #147 Nation MI – 5’11 OH – Legacy
Watch out below, here comes this high-flier for Legacy. In a real breakout year for the outside attacker, Laurio has come into her own these last few months. A full-time six rotation player, Laurio’s overall game has taken Legacy to great lengths this season.
Taygan Corstange Taygan Corstange 5'4" | DS/L Gull Lake | 2025 State MI – 5’6 L – Dead Frog
Dead Frog may be coming in a slight underdog, but if Corstange has anything to say about it, they may turn some heads in Columbus. A player really coming into her own, Corstange has raised the bar time and time again. Her reception game is on point and she brings a real dynamic touch on her defensive plays.
Ava Harris Ava Harris 5'11" | S Angola | 2025 State IN – 5’10 S – Team Pineapple
Another team that could turn some heads is this Pineapple crew. With Harris running the show, this team can do some serious damage. While equipped with some serious weapons in her artillery, its Harris’ knack to feed the hot hand at the right moment that pushes her squad over some juggernaut teams.
Elyse Heffner Elyse Heffner 6'1" | MB Traverse City Central | 2025 State MI – 6’0 MB – FaR Out
This 2025 class at FaR Out is so strong and so deep, I have my eye on players from three different open divisions! In the 16 Open, look out for Heffner and 16 Black. A team that is not only a strong contender for a Summerfest title, but a national title. A big reason for that is Heffner in the middle. A dynamic athlete in the middle, her net play is top notch and makes up for a lot of scoring for this team.
Elise Hart Elise Hart MB Sacred Heart | 2025 State KY – 6’3 MB – KIVA
On the topic of some middle action, who better to keep your eye on than Elise Hart Elise Hart MB Sacred Heart | 2025 State KY on KIVA 16 Red? Alongside partner and crime, Addison Makun, Hart brings a lot of physicality to this crew. A towering presence, she not only can makes scoring look so easy, but she builds a brick wall at the net with her block.
Belle Groomes Belle Groomes 6'0" | S St. Joseph Academy | 2025 State #38 Nation OH – 5’11 S/OPP – AVC
We might see this player do many things this weekend. Throw her into set or have her bury a ball into the sport court. Whatever it is, you don’t want to miss Groomes in action. AVC just recently snagged themselves an open bid, a big reason was from the play of Groomes.
Josie Noble Josie Noble 6'2" | MB Caledonia | 2025 State MI – 6’2 MB – FaR Out
Like I said, this 2025 class at FaR Out is DEEP and STRONG! This sophomore is young enough to play down with 15 Black and has been rocking out all season long. Imposing at the net, Noble’s block will be one of the most lethal in the 15 Open division alongside her hammer of an arm.
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