My DMV 250 Expo Team
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My final thoughts on the DMV 250 Expo and then next week the rankings start trickling out. First my all-expo team, second a shout out to the girls who played for me at 11, 12, or 13 years of age…
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Continue ReadingMy final thoughts on the DMV 250 Expo and then next week the rankings start trickling out. First my all-expo team, second a shout out to the girls who played for me at 11, 12, or 13 years of age who showed up and last, a summary of the players from the DMV 250 Expo I have not yet written about.
The DMV 250 Expo Team
Outsides – Ema Djordjevic Ema Djordjevic 6'0" | OH Richard Montgomery | 2025 State VA (Richard Montgomery/MVSA), Sarah Jeremias Sarah Jeremias 5'11" | OH Holy Cross | 2025 State VA (Holy Cross/Metro, Jasmin Tucker Jasmin Tucker 6'0" | OH St. Pauls Girls | 2027 State VA (St. Paul’s School for Girls/Metro)
Middle – Taylor Harrington Taylor Harrington 6'2" | MB Wakefield | 2027 State VA (Wakefield/ Paramount ), Jasmine Williams Jasmine Williams 5'11" | MB Colonial Forge | 2026 State VA (Colonial Forge/540 VB Academy), Tessa Fergusson Tessa Fergusson 6'1" | MB Georgetown Day School | 2026 State VA (Georgetown Day/MOCO)
Setter – Aubrey Parker Aubrey Parker 5'11" | S Riverbend | 2026 State VA (Riverbend/540 VB Academy), Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA (Chantilly/Metro)
Libero – Cassandra Bradley Cassandra Bradley 5'6" | DS/L Richard Montgomery | 2024 State VA (MVSA/Richard Montgomery), Kareena Rathnam Kareena Rathnam 5'3" | DS/L Winston Churchill | 2025 State VA (Winston Churchill/MVSA)
Right Side – Kieran Rhoton Kieran Rhoton 6'0" | RS Independence | 2027 State VA (Independence/Metro), Alli Robinson Alli Robinson 6'1" | MB Flint Hill | 2027 State VA (Flint Hill/Metro)
Interesting eleven of the twelve were identified as top performers and five of the twelve played for high school state champions. A young team with four frosh and just one senior but a talented team.
Shout Out to Players I coached
Highlights
Setters – Kamilla Hendrix Kamilla Hendrix 5'8" | S Freedom | 2027 State VA (Freedom/Loudoun Elite), Annabelle Kim Annabelle Kim 5'8" | S Heritage | 2027 State VA (Heritage/Virginia Elite)
Outsides – Isabella Moore Isabella Moore 5'11" | MB Stone Bridge | 2026 VA (Stone Bridge/ Paramount ), Kayla Luther Kayla Luther 5'8" | OH Loudoun County | 2027 State VA (Loudoun County/ Paramount )
Libero – Jordan Yun Jordan Yun 5'6" | DS/L Trinity | 2026 State VA (Trinity Christian/ Paramount )
I have nothing to do with why three of the five girls play for Paramount . Annabelle and Kamilla played for Paramount last year but have switched clubs.
The Rest of the Expo 250 Participants
Grace Francis Grace Francis 5'8" | OH Freedom | 2025 VA (Freedom/DYA) – A smaller outside at 5’8″. Grace led Freedom to a Regional appearance in the state playoffs where they lost to Colgan. Her play got her selected to the second team Cedar Run District. She did not make our last 2025 rankings but that should change with the updated rankings.
Avery Prendergast Avery Prendergast 5'9" | S St. Johns | 2025 State VA (St. Johns/ Paramount ) – A very accomplished setter with some length at 5’9″. One of the top servers for St. Johns (second in aces) who also plays defense well (third in digs). She is good at running a 5/1 offense because of her jump set frequency. Currently, she sits number 54 in our class of 2025 rankings.
Mila Antonov (Dominion/Virginia Athletics VBA) – Mila played on the junior varsity for Dominion. She has been placed on the class of 2026 watch list.
Amaya Bowles Amaya Bowles 5'7" | OH Dominion | 2026 State VA (Dominion/ Paramount ) – Amaya played on the junior varsity for Dominion. She has also been placed on the 2026 watch list.
Avery Byrnes Avery Byrnes 5'11" | MB The Potomac School | 2026 VA (Potomac/Virginia Elite) – Avery stands 5’11” and will be playing middle for Virginia Elite this year. Another player who will be placed on the 2026 watch list.
Camille Ciambruschini Camille Ciambruschini 5'7" | S Potomac Falls | 2026 State VA (Potomac Falls/St. James) – Camille ranks number 86 in our class of 2026. A 5’7″ setter who can also play libero. Earned a spot on the second team in the Potomac District.
Highlights
Wynn Mendez Eaton Wynn Mendez Eaton 5'10" | S St. John's College | 2026 State VA (St. Johns/St. James) – Wynn shares setting duties with Avery Prendergast Avery Prendergast 5'9" | S St. Johns | 2025 State VA at St. Johns. She ranked number 29 in our class of 2026. At 5’10” she still seems to be growing. As far as team accomplishments Wynn finished third for St. Johns in aces and second to Avery for assists.
Rachel Fagin Rachel Fagin 5'10" | DS/L Charles E. Smith Jewish Day | 2026 State VA (Charles E. Smith/MOCO) – Rachel was the tallest libero at the 250 Expo at 5’9. I did not see enough of her to make an assessment. She will be placed on our 2026 watch list.
Addyson Lee Addyson Lee 5'6" | S Broad Run | 2026 VA (Broad Run/Virginia Jrs.) – Addyson played on the Broad Run junior varsity. She has been placed on our 2026 watch list.
Avery Lefman Avery Lefman 5'5" | S Heritage | 2026 State VA (Heritage/Loudoun Elite) – Avery sets for Heritage with Annabelle Kim Annabelle Kim 5'8" | S Heritage | 2027 State VA . I watched a little bit of her at the 250 Expo and the ball came off her hands nicely. Unfortunately, I did not get to see her in game action. She will be placed on the 2026 watch list.
Highlights
Faith Ramirez Faith Ramirez 5'7" | S Lightridge | 2026 State VA (Lightbridge/DMV Elite) – Last year Faith played libero for Virginia Jrs. She did a good job hustling on the court. She also looked pretty good at a Vienna Elite tryout where she impressed with her hands as well as her ability to hit the right side. Her height lists at 5’7″. Faith was third on her high school team in digs and first in assists. A very versatile player. She ranks number 47 in our class of 2026.
Alexis Steinmetz Alexis Steinmetz 5'9" | S Osbourn | 2026 State VA (Osbourn/American) – Alexis ranked number 85 in our class of 2026. The Cedar Run District voted her to the second team. You have to love a setter who shows a lot of enthusiasm towards her hitters after a kill.
Taryn Su Taryn Su 5'7" | S Wootton | 2026 State VA (Wootten/Metro) – Taryn could not make the Expo. Last year she set a 6/2 for MVSA. This year she appears to have made the Metro team. Metro can provide her some increased exposure. The Montgomery County Public Schools district voted her to the first team. Taryn ranked number 37 in our class of 2026.
Imani Thomas Imani Thomas 5'11" | RS Elizabeth Seton | 2026 State VA (Elizabeth Seton/ Paramount ) – At 5’10 Imani brings some height to the right side. It appears she did not get a lot of playing time for Seton. This year she will be playing for a strong Paramount 16 team.