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<p>The Pacific Northwest Volleyball Qualifier recently concluded showcasing outstanding talent and fierce competition. Out of 380 teams, 88 were representing California. Amongst the multitude of skilled teams, some from California emerged as bid winners, symbolizing the pinnacle of excellence in the sport. With their unwavering determination, exceptional teamwork, and unparalleled skill, these victorious clubs have etched their names into the winner's circle of bids given out at PNQ 2024. Their achievement not only reflects their dedication and hard work but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the region. As they bask in the glory of their success, the club bid winners at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier stand as shining examples of what can be accomplished through passion, perseverance, and sheer talent in the realm of competitive sports. Meet the teams below.</p>
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<p>1<strong>7 USA</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='507263' first='Academy' last='Volleyball'] 17 National earned a bid with a record of 7-2, finishing 3rd. Coached by Lukasz Sasnal and Chris Crader, the winners are Gianna Federighi, Thea Louise Dai, [player_tooltip player_id='492082' first='Kiela' last='King'], Sarah Littlefield, Alexandra Roben, Duru Ruacan, Sophie Mies, Ava Chansari, Haley Cardinale, Annabelle Eaton, Daniela Eline, [player_tooltip player_id='338289' first='Evelyn' last='Welton'] and Corey Lemmer.</p>
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<p><strong>16 OPEN</strong> has two California teams (Southern and Northern) taking 1st and 2nd place, both winning a bid to Nationals. First place goes to Mizuno Long Beach 16 Rockstar. Coached by Joy McKienzie, Stephanie Bonomi and Ghie Lubrica, winners are Kai Ciszewski, [player_tooltip player_id='391915' first='Tiani' last='Shaw'], [player_tooltip player_id='391353' first='Brynn' last='Minter'], Ellie Chu, [player_tooltip player_id='482014' first='Ahnika' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='471054' first='Presley' last='Johnson'], Kayla Leone, [player_tooltip player_id='772585' first='Kaelyn' last='Hamm'], [player_tooltip player_id='772611' first='Cayenne' last='Ceman'], [player_tooltip player_id='391082' first='Addison' last='Coady'], [player_tooltip player_id='511139' first='Sierra' last='Robinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='482022' first='Elle' last='Vandeweghe'], [player_tooltip player_id='311353' first='Reese' last='Stringer'] and Addison Williams.</p>
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<p><strong>Second Place</strong>, and winning a bid to Nationals, with a record of 8-1 goes to Vision 16 Gold. Coached by Ron Whitmill, Keilani Mayo and Sam Crosson, the winners are Jenell Legates, [player_tooltip player_id='391106' first='Adelynn' last='Legates'], [player_tooltip player_id='519216' first='Harper' last='Eaton'], [player_tooltip player_id='508795' first='Makenna' last='Crosson'], [player_tooltip player_id='391090' first='Eliot' last='Diehl Palmer'], Noelle Vanacht, [player_tooltip player_id='391091' first='Ava' last='Wang'], [player_tooltip player_id='391094' first='Jenna' last='Hunt'], [player_tooltip player_id='391107' first='Teagan' last='Cooling'], [player_tooltip player_id='519952' first='Portia' last='Zeidler'], [player_tooltip player_id='391121' first='Natalie' last='Monroe'], and [player_tooltip player_id='478925' first='Leyna' last='Nguyen'].</p>
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<p><strong>16 USA</strong> LAVA West 16 Molten earned a bid with a record of 8-1, coming in 2nd. Coached by Rachel Gam, Brittney Mukhar and Sage McClain, the winners are Madelyn Miller, Addison Low, Mia Giorgi, [player_tooltip player_id='525198' first='Charlotte' last='Hastings'], [player_tooltip player_id='503490' first='Alexa' last='May'], [player_tooltip player_id='528986' first='Abby' last='Kolder'], [player_tooltip player_id='517491' first='Halle' last='Rillie'], [player_tooltip player_id='526145' first='Addison' last='Bays'], Leah Curtin, Cassidy Knox, and Hailey Lauritzen.</p>
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<p><strong>16 LIBERTY</strong> Absolute 16 Pink took 1st place, earning a bid with a record of 9-1. Coached by Ronald Smith and Vanna Marquez, the winners are [player_tooltip player_id='509234' first='Sofia' last=''] Sebastiani, Emma Schwappach, Elsabet Merriman, Keira Sisuphan, Maya Lehman, Katie Lazzareschi, Ellery Ford, Makayla Sheffer, Ella Tsai, Katherine Murphy, Mischa Pendleton, and Jill Winnacker.</p>
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<p><strong>15 OPEN</strong> Mizuno LB 15 Rockstar took 1st place, earning a bid to Nationals with a record of 7-2. Coached by Carlos Briceno, Blossom Sato and Tiffany Rodriguez, the winners are Cedra Saolotoga-Talaga, [player_tooltip player_id='482032' first='Makenna' last='Barnes'], [player_tooltip player_id='545313' first='Hanna' last='McGinest'], [player_tooltip player_id='338908' first='Lucky' last='Fasavalu'], [player_tooltip player_id='391411' first='Marlo' last='Libbey'], [player_tooltip player_id='492317' first='McKennah' last='Iamaleava'], [player_tooltip player_id='775554' first='Sienna' last='Castillo'], Tessa Dobmeier, Taimane Poe, Hannah Oh, [player_tooltip player_id='468605' first='Ifeoma' last='Okeke'], [player_tooltip player_id='482046' first='Tristyn' last='Bailey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='482030' first='Leighton' last='Devereux'].</p>
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<p><strong>15 USA</strong> has two California teams receiving a bid to Nationals. One from southern and one from Northern California. Actyve 15 Black took 1st place going undefeated with a record of 7-0. Coached by Lainey Gera, Noah Alemania and Mykah Wilson, the winners are Aubrey Pope, [player_tooltip player_id='545345' first='Daniella' last='Marrero'], [player_tooltip player_id='472132' first='Jianna' last='Green'] Morgan LaSalle, Nya Gaspari Sapp, Lana Felix, Luciana Escobar, Ashlynn Sells, [player_tooltip player_id='500289' first='Danica' last='Bernal'], Opal Warner, Christie Turner, and Giselle Hong. </p>
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<p><strong>Second Place</strong> and receiving a bid to Nationals, with a record of 7-1 is Red Rock 15 Marietta-Danville/Walnut Creek. Coached by Marietta Flynn and William Gratteau, the winners are Geneva Spangler, [player_tooltip player_id='435541' first='Ava' last='Villela'], Hanna Raczynska, Olivia Iglesias, Sydney Scovic, Sophia Hylen, Lekhana Donnies, Emery Glynn, [player_tooltip player_id='545357' first='Dior' last='Duru'], [player_tooltip player_id='527929' first='Colbie' last='Albright'], Madeline Yun, Maya Alster and Corinne Jones.</p>
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<p><strong>15 LIBERTY</strong> Taking 1st place with a 9-0 record from Northern California and receiving their bid to Nationals is Absolute 15 Pink. Coached by Michael Buller, Samuel Felix and Nicole Zarate, the winners are Delaney Jackson, Addison Bianchi, [player_tooltip player_id='508094' first='Sydney' last='Ryssemus'], Avery Blount, Anna Jacobs, Grace Basso, Naya Quiroz, Rania Brody, Boston Norris, Marin Louie, Sena Hens, Katherine Jones, and Logan Leverte.</p>
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<p><strong>15 AMERICAN</strong> Taking 1st place with a 9-0 record is Club Solano 15 Maroon. They earned a bid to Nationals. Coached by Paige McConlogue, Nicole Reyes and Jessica Phelps, the winners are Emily Avila, Quincy Mason, Ava Aquino, Taelor Feminis, Alexandra Largaespada, Rylan Maile, Gabrielle Muller, Caliyah Oliveros-Nau, [player_tooltip player_id='525319' first='Isabella' last='Garma-Murphy'], Ava Smith, [player_tooltip player_id='525010' first='Ava' last='Duran'], and Halo Phelps.</p>
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The Pacific Northwest Volleyball Qualifier recently concluded showcasing outstanding talent and fierce competition. Out of 380 teams, 88 were representing California. Amongst the multitude of skilled teams, some from California emerged as bid winners, symbolizing the pinnacle of excellence in the sport. With their unwavering determination, exceptional teamwork, and unparalleled skill, these victorious clubs have etched their names into the winner's circle of bids given out at PNQ 2024. Their achievement not only reflects their dedication and hard work but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the region. As they bask in the glory of their success, the club bid winners at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier stand as shining examples of what can be accomplished through passion, perseverance, and sheer talent in the realm of competitive sports. Meet the teams below.
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