2024 CEVA GJNC 18U Bid Winners
The USAV National Bid tournament for the CEVA region was this past weekend, so high-level volleyball from 12U through 18U took place all over Oregon. The 18U age division was allotted three bids: a National Bid to the first-place team,…
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Continue ReadingThe USAV National Bid tournament for the CEVA region was this past weekend, so high-level volleyball from 12U through 18U took place all over Oregon. The 18U age division was allotted three bids: a National Bid to the first-place team, an American Bid to the second-place team, and a Freedom Bid to the third-place team. With eight teams vying for three bids, the competition was tough, but three teams prevailed and will be heading to the 2024 Girls Junior National Championship in Baltimore, MD.
The following teams from the CEVA region competed in the 18U Bid Tournament:
- NPJ 18 Forefront
- OJVA 18-1 Gold
- Webfoot 18-Elite
- NW Elite 18-1 Gold
- NPJ Bend 18 National
- G3VB 18-1
- NPJ Portland 18 National
- NPJ Salem 18 National
And the team’s heads to Baltimore are…
NATIONAL BID – NPJ 18 FOREFRONT
Receiving the top bid from the CEVA Bid tournament was the powerhouse NPJ 18 Forefront team, who went undefeated by sets and matches on the day. Last season, this team brought in two out-of-state athletes, Kyleene Filimaua (Seattle, current freshman at Florida State) and Alex Acevedo (Nampa, current freshman at the University of Oregon), to round out their roster. These additions, coupled with some standout Oregon athletes, allowed them to compete at an incredibly high level Nationally. Last season, they were able to upgrade their bid to compete in Open, finishing 9th in the Nation, and this season will undoubtedly be vying for the same opportunity.
Like last year, this team is comprised of top Oregon athletes and two out-of-state athletes: Alyss Kelly Alyss Kelly 5'5" | DS/L Lake Stevens | 2024 State #159 Nation WA , a 2024 DS/L from Seattle, committed to Kansas State, and Maija Howse, an uncommitted 2025 pin hitter from Boise.
Running the offense was none other than the top Oregon recruit for the class of 2024, Alexis Haury Alexis Haury 5'10" | S Silverton | 2024 State #9 Nation OR , who is committed to the University of Washington. With athletic footwork, exceptional hand strength, and all the finesse, she confidently executed a 5-1 on the day.
On the pins, Forefront brings athleticism and power between Paige Thies Paige Thies 6'2" | OH Oregon City | 2025 State #39 Nation OR (‘25 University of Arizona), Kendyl Arnett Kendyl Arnett 5'10" | OH West Albany | 2024 State #81 Nation OR (‘24 Uncommitted), Maija Howse (‘25 Uncommitted), Bridget Gould Bridget Gould 5'11" | RS Marshfield | 2024 State OR (‘24 University of Oregon), and Teagan Wilson Teagan Wilson 6'0" | RS West Salem | 2024 State OR (‘24, Santa Clara Beach). In the middle, they have options, with Lauryn Johnson Lauryn Johnson 6'1" | OH West Salem | 2024 State OR (‘24 Arizona State University), Chloe Leluge Chloe Leluge 6'3" | MB Bend | 2024 State #155 Nation OR (‘24 Cal Poly), and Taelyn Bentley Taelyn Bentley 6'0" | MB Crescent Valley | 2025 State #90 Nation OR (‘25 Uncommitted).
Their backcourt is in good hands with outside hitter turned DS/L Sidney Friesen Sidney Friesen 5'8" | OH Sprague | 2024 State OR (‘24 Western Oregon), who finished the day in the libero jersey, Alyss Kelly Alyss Kelly 5'5" | DS/L Lake Stevens | 2024 State #159 Nation WA (‘24 Kansas State), and Jadyn Daviscourt Jadyn Daviscourt 5'6" | DS/L Cascade | 2024 State OR (‘24 Southern Oregon). Utility player Jackie Carle Jackie Carle 5'7" | S Jesuit | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted) has been juggling both the DS role and the setter role, depending on team needs.
This team is coached by Adam Ellis and Mike Gee, with some assistance from former player and current Corban athlete Lilly Snook.
AMERICAN BID – OJVA 18 GOLD
Taking home the American bid from the CEVA Bid Tournament was OJVA 18 Gold, whose only loss was to NPJ 18 Forefront. This group has remained fairly intact since their 15-1 season, picking up a few athletes here and there, but the core group has remained constant, leading to exceptional team chemistry and heart.
Elisabeth Levick Elisabeth Levick 6'1" | S Glencoe | 2024 State OR (‘24 Old Dominion University) ran the offense for OJVA 18 Gold. As the only setter in attendance, she tirelessly carried out a 5-1 across six matches. Missing in action was Kendall Mairs Kendall Mairs 5'11" | OH Camas | 2025 State #84 Nation WA (‘25 San Jose State), who was recovering from winning the 4A State basketball title for Camas High School the night before. Typically, the pair runs a 6-2 offense.
On the pins, OJVA 18 Gold relied on Sydney Dreves Sydney Dreves 5'11" | OH Columbia River | 2025 State #80 Nation WA (‘25 Boise State), Maxine Deroo Maxine Deroo 5'10" | OH Sunset | 2024 State OR (‘24 Beliguim), and Amber Walker Amber Walker 6'0" | OH Tigard | 2024 State OR (‘24 Sonoma State) to put the ball away. Brooke Williams Brooke Williams 6'1" | MB Oregon City | 2024 State OR (‘24 Seattle Pacific) and Hailey Heytvelt Hailey Heytvelt 6'2" | MB LaSalle | 2024 State OR (‘24 Campbell University) proved a formidable front from the middle, contributing often to the offense and defense.
Across the backcourt, OJVA depended on Adrienne Nguyen Adrienne Nguyen 5'7" | DS/L St. Mary's Academy | 2024 State OR (‘24 Uncommitted), who finished the day in the libero jersey, Halle Reiter Halle Reiter 5'4" | DS/L Camas | 2024 State #138 Nation WA (‘24 Santa Clara), and McKenna Brent McKenna Brent 5'7" | DS/L Oregon City | 2024 State OR (‘24 Uncommitted), to keep the team in rallies with relentless defensive pursuits.
OJVA 18 Gold is head coached by Kalani Efstathiou and assisted by Michelle Hoover.
FREEDOM BID – WEBFOOT 18 ELITE
Coming in third place at the CEVA Bid tournament was Webfoot 18 Elite, which means they secured the Freedom bid. Based out of Eugene, OR they pull some talented athletes from in and around that area. A young team with some key players returning from last season’s Webfoot 18 Elite team, they are poised to have a competitive season, and placing 3rd at this tournament is indicative of that.
Splitting duties running the offense are Claire Crawford Claire Crawford 5'10" | S Pleasant Hill | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted) and Alyssa Lewey Alyssa Lewey 6'0" | S Sheldon | 2024 State OR (‘24 Uncommitted). Lewey is a 6’1” leftie with a high contact point and Crawford is a 5’10 dynamic setter.
On the pins, Webfoot is flooded with top-notch options. Their primary outsides, both returners, are Emma Fairbairn Emma Fairbairn 5'11" | OH Roseburg | 2024 State OR (‘24 Biola University) and Cheyenne Green Cheyenne Green 6'2" | OH Pleasant Hill | 2025 State OR (‘25 Oregon State University), who they rely on heavily as offensive options. Also in the mix are Malique Sweet Malique Sweet 5'11" | RS Corvallis | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted) and Kathryn Scholl Kathryn Scholl 6'1" | OH Sisters | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted). The middle is in good hands with the trio of Gracee Robertson Gracee Robertson 6'0" | MB Sheldon | 2024 State OR (‘24 Uncommitted), Ruby Jackson Ruby Jackson 5'10" | MB Pleasant Hill | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted), and Rhianna Lane Rhianna Lane 6'0" | MB Siuslaw | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted).
Webfoot’s backrow has been entrusted to Emily Kathryn Krauss Emily Kathryn Krauss 5'7" | DS/L Pleasant Hill | 2025 State OR (‘25 Uncommitted), the lone DS/L option on the team. With all eyes on Krauss, she has remained a steady option, keeping them in system on serve receive.
This team is head coached by Brian Wodke and assisted by Samantha Rouleau.
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