Club Team Spotlight: Athena 16-3 Onyx
The Athena 16-3 Onyx team has absolutely blown the competition away this club season. Coming in unassuming, as a 3’s team, they have been able to compete with top teams in our region. Last year’s 16-3 team finished a respectable…
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Continue ReadingThe Athena 16-3 Onyx team has absolutely blown the competition away this club season. Coming in unassuming, as a 3’s team, they have been able to compete with top teams in our region. Last year’s 16-3 team finished a respectable #22, and with no Open division last season, that is an impressive standing for a 3’s team. However, this season, they are 12-8 across Power Leagues and are currently seeded a very impressive #5 heading into Regionals. The head coach of this team is Charlie Rosa, who coached last season’s 16-3 team. He spent the bulk of his career at Central Catholic before taking over for Union High School as their head coach. Assisting him is Athena alum and current Warner Pacific player Sabah Mohammady.
Kate Bloudek Kate Bloudek 5'3" | DS/L Jesuit | 2025 State OR
Kate Bloudek Kate Bloudek 5'3" | DS/L Jesuit | 2025 State OR
Bloudek has secured her spot as the team’s primary libero. She is steady and confident on serve receive. She leads the court on defense, and always gives her all for every ball. Bloudek has showcased a significant amount of improvement over the course of this season.
Sammi Blume Sammi Blume 5'7" | OH Corbett | 2025 State OR
Sammi Blume Sammi Blume 5'7" | OH Corbett | 2025 State OR
Blume is a six-rotation outside hitter and has been a key factor in the Athena 16-3 teams success this season. She has solid all around skills and is relied on heavily from the service line, on service receive, on defense, and to put the ball away. A team captain, she has the ability to bring out the competitive side of this team each game.
Adonia Mattson Adonia Mattson S Sherwood | 2025 State OR
Adonia Mattson Adonia Mattson S Sherwood | 2025 State OR
Mattson is a setter who, for Athena 16-3, is typically running a 6-2 opposite Sofia Du. She is a dynamic and strategic setter. She has been reliable all season long, both as a setter and team captain. She has done an exceptional job keeping the court calm during stressful situations.
Rileigh Petty Rileigh Petty MB Sherwood | 2025 State OR
Rileigh Petty Rileigh Petty MB Sherwood | 2025 State OR
Petty has blossomed this season with Athena 16-3. Starting out as a pin hitter, she was asked to fill in in the middle and found a home there. Playing with grit, she has become a contributor to the teams offense and defense. She is intentional about bettering every ball.
Aryanna Searle
Aryanna Searle
Searle has been playing on the outside for the Athena 16-3 team. A critical piece of their success this season, she shoulders an big offensive load. Consistent and reliable, she is able to put the ball away. Skill aside, she brings tons of energy to the court, always hyping her teammates up. And her passion and love of the game shines through.
Lorrell Shiely Lorrell Shiely OH Jesuit | 2025 OR
Lorrell Shiely Lorrell Shiely OH Jesuit | 2025 OR
Shiely is a versatile pin hitter. Primarily swinging on the right side, she has the ability to hit from anywhere on the court. She sees the court well and does a good job with attack placement to create lots of point scoring opportunities for herself. Also, a strong server, she racks up plenty of aces and disruptions.