Golden Athlete: Elisabeth Levick Shines Spotlight on OJ Teammates
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Because Michelle Bamford’s introductory paragraph perfectly sums up the importance of this series, we are using her words to kick off this series in Oregon…
Acknowledging and cherishing the dedication of those who stand by your side on the court is paramount in the pursuit of victory. To emphasize the importance of acknowledging and showing appreciation to teammates and to spotlight the pivotal role their support plays in the quest for greatness, we’ve extended an invitation to Elisabeth Levick Elisabeth Levick 6'1" | S Glencoe | 2024 State OR to share her insights on the players who make up her club team. Through her words, we aim to shed light on the indispensable contributions of the teammates who have been instrumental in shaping her success on the court.
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From Elisabeth: AD’s energy on the court makes playing the game so enjoyable. Her consistent hustle and communication makes the players around her better. She leads the back row with ease.
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From Elisabeth: Amber has the hops and jumps out of the gym. She is a killer on both pins. She also gets so excited for her teammates’ successes.
From Elisabeth: Brooke has an extremely dominant block. She works so hard to take the middle and help her teammates succeed. The power behind her swing is unstoppable.
From Elisabeth: Hailey is such a powerhouse. She works so hard in transition and is up every time ready for a set. She is so hardworking and makes our team better.
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From Elisabeth: Halle is a digging machine. Her ability to read hitters is so impressive. She has such a consistent serve both short and deep. She puts up perfect out of system sets to the hitters.
From Elisabeth: Kendall has a crazy powerful swing and puts up consistent sets that are absolute butter. She is such a versatile player and helps our team tremendously. She also never fails to make us laugh on and off the court.
From Elisabeth: Max’s court awareness is unmatched. Her shots are so thought out, with only seconds to think and see the block. She is so fun to be around and always puts a smile on our faces.
From Elisabeth: Kenna has the best dig-or-die mentality. She hustles for every ball and is always ready for a back-row attack.
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From Elisabeth: Syd is such a hard worker that it’s contagious. She holds her teammates to a higher standard, making us all better athletes. This includes her ability to see the court and put the ball down.
And finally, we are proud to spotlight Elisabeth Levick Elisabeth Levick 6'1" | S Glencoe | 2024 State OR , a 6’1” senior hailing from Hillsboro, Oregon.
Levick is finishing her prep career as the #2 setter and the #5 overall recruit from the class of 2024, according to PrepDig’s rankings. Standing at 6’1”, she is an incredibly complete six-rotation setter. Given her height, she can easily play across the front row; whether setting or attacking, Levick makes her presence known. Her setting capabilities are next level, with a high contact point, a soft touch, and a quick release on the ball. She prioritizes establishing her middles early on and continues to get them involved in the offense consistently. She exhibits good court vision, and is an offensive threat on the well-placed dump. Across the front row, she puts up a massive block, sealing with the net and pressing back into the court aggressively. Her eye work to line up with the opposing attacker is impressive to watch. When utilized as an attacker, she has a quick arm swing and can hammer the ball around the block. Skill aside, she is a constant communicator and leader for her teammates.
Levick has been an integral part of Glencoe High School’s varsity team since her freshman season, starting as an attacker and setter depending on the team’s needs. As a three-year varsity captain, Levick’s leadership and skill have been instrumental in the success of the team. During her senior season, she led the Pacific conference in service aces. She has been a Pacific First Team All-League selection since her sophomore season.
Levick has remained a constant presence on OJVA national-level teams throughout her club journey, finishing her prep career with OJVA 18-1 Gold. Her role this season continues to be that of a setter/attacker, splitting setting duties with Kendall Mairs Kendall Mairs 5'11" | OH Camas | 2025 State #84 Nation WA (℅ 2025). In the Open division, the team has dominated, resulting in a single loss to NPJ Forefront, holding an impressive record of 16-1. With the upcoming CEVA regional tournament this weekend, OJVA 18-1 Gold is the #1 seed and is determined to stay on top.
In the classroom, Levick maintains a 4.02 GPA and is a member of the National Honors Society. She is also a part of the Glencoe track and field team, competing in high jump and discus. She is passionate about working with children who have developmental disabilities, spending time teaching them life skills.
A commit to Old Dominion University, we are eager to see Levick shine for the Monarchs.
With these aforementioned skillsets and qualities, Elisabeth Levick Elisabeth Levick 6'1" | S Glencoe | 2024 State OR proudly earns her spot as one of PrepDig’s esteemed Golden Athletes.