Pacific Northwest Qualifier Week 2 15s-17s, The Winners Are.
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
17 USA Academy 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, Kiela King Kiela King 5'5" | DS/L Menlo-Atherton | 2025 CA , Sarah Littlefield, Alexandra Roben, Duru Ruacan, Sophie Mies, Ava Chansari, Haley Cardinale, Annabelle Eaton, Daniela Eline, Evelyn Welton Evelyn Welton 6'0" | MB Carlmont | 2024 State CA and Corey Lemmer.
16 OPEN 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, Tiani Shaw Tiani Shaw 5'8" | DS/L Mater Dei | 2026 State CA , Brynn Minter Brynn Minter 6'0" | OH Los Alamitos | 2026 State CA , Ellie Chu, Ahnika Smith Ahnika Smith 5'8" | DS/L Mater Dei | 2026 CA , Presley Johnson Presley Johnson 5'8" | OH JSerra Catholic | 2026 CA , Kayla Leone, Kaelyn Hamm, Cayenne Ceman, Addison Coady Addison Coady 6'2" | MB Mater Dei | 2026 State CA , Sierra Robinson Sierra Robinson 6'2" | MB Mater Dei HighSchool | 2026 CA , Elle Vandeweghe Elle Vandeweghe 6'5" | MB Marymount | 2026 State CA , Reese Stringer Reese Stringer 5'11" | S Mira Costa | 2026 State CA and Addison Williams.
Second Place, 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, Adelynn Legates Adelynn Legates 5'9" | OH King's Academy | 2026 State CA , Harper Eaton Harper Eaton 6'1" Redwood | 2026 CA , Makenna Crosson Makenna Crosson 6'3" | OH Archbishop Mitty | 2026 CA , Eliot Diehl Palmer Eliot Diehl Palmer 5'11" | RS Archbishop Mitty | 2026 State CA , Noelle Vanacht, Ava Wang Ava Wang 5'4" | DS/L Menlo | 2026 State CA , Jenna Hunt Jenna Hunt 6'3" | MB San Ramon Valley | 2026 State CA , Teagan Cooling Teagan Cooling 6'1" | RS Leigh | 2026 State CA , Portia Zeidler Portia Zeidler 6'4" | MB Los Gatos | 2026 CA , Natalie Monroe Natalie Monroe 6'0" | MB Santa Cruz | 2026 State CA , and Leyna Nguyen Leyna Nguyen 5'8" | OH Archbishop Mitty | 2025 State CA .
16 USA 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, Charlotte Hastings Charlotte Hastings 5'11" | OH San Marcos | 2026 CA , Alexa May Alexa May 5'8" | DS/L Thousand Oaks | 2026 CA , Abby Kolder Abby Kolder 6'4" | RS Oaks Christian | 2026 CA , Halle Rillie Halle Rillie 5'11" | S Dos Pueblos | 2025 CA , Addison Bays Addison Bays 5'9" | OH Adolfo Camarillo | 2026 CA , Leah Curtin, Cassidy Knox, and Hailey Lauritzen.
16 LIBERTY 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 Sofia Sofia CA Sebastiani, Emma Schwappach, Elsabet Merriman, Keira Sisuphan, Maya Lehman, Katie Lazzareschi, Ellery Ford, Makayla Sheffer, Ella Tsai, Katherine Murphy, Mischa Pendleton, and Jill Winnacker.
15 OPEN 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, Makenna Barnes Makenna Barnes 6'2" | OH Marymount | 2027 CA , Hanna McGinest, Lucky Fasavalu Lucky Fasavalu 5'8" | S Sierra Canyon | 2027 CA , Marlo Libbey Marlo Libbey 5'8" | S Mira Costa | 2027 CA , McKennah Iamaleava McKennah Iamaleava 5'9" | OH Warren | 2027 CA , Sienna Castillo, Tessa Dobmeier, Taimane Poe, Hannah Oh, Ifeoma Okeke Ifeoma Okeke 5'11" | MB Mayfair | 2026 CA , Tristyn Bailey Tristyn Bailey 5'11" | OH Brentwood | 2027 CA and Leighton Devereux Leighton Devereux 5'11" | S Marymount | 2027 CA .
15 USA 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, Daniella Marrero, Jianna Green Jianna Green 5'11" | MB Windward School | 2027 CA Morgan LaSalle, Nya Gaspari Sapp, Lana Felix, Luciana Escobar, Ashlynn Sells, Danica Bernal Danica Bernal 5'5" | S Granada Hills Charter | 2027 CA , Opal Warner, Christie Turner, and Giselle Hong.
Second Place 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, Ava Villela Ava Villela 5'10" | OH California | 2027 CA , Hanna Raczynska, Olivia Iglesias, Sydney Scovic, Sophia Hylen, Lekhana Donnies, Emery Glynn, Dior Duru, Colbie Albright Colbie Albright 5'7" | DS/L San Ramon Valley | 2028 CA , Madeline Yun, Maya Alster and Corinne Jones.
15 LIBERTY 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, Sydney Ryssemus Sydney Ryssemus CA , Avery Blount, Anna Jacobs, Grace Basso, Naya Quiroz, Rania Brody, Boston Norris, Marin Louie, Sena Hens, Katherine Jones, and Logan Leverte.
15 AMERICAN 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, Isabella Garma-Murphy Isabella Garma-Murphy 5'10" | OH Davis Senior | 2026 CA , Ava Smith, Ava Duran Ava Duran 5'10" | MB Vacaville Highschool | 2027 CA , and Halo Phelps.
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