June 15th Countdown: The Pins!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The June 15th recruiting period for rising juniors kicks off tomorrow. The OH and RS positions are dominated by lengthy, powerful attackers who can terminate and play gritty defense on in the back row and along the net. Not all pins are made the same of course, and a ball control, pass first OH is always going to find a program that needs their brand of play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are several Washington pins to watch as we near the June 15th contact period for the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["231549"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eichert is the #1 prospect in the 2026 rankings and a nationally ranked OH. The Lake Stevens star has terrific physical tools and a competitive, relentless approach to the game. Eichert will be a terrific "get" for the college program that she chooses to play for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/5LtGRpuFlZc?si=nQhsdGWWfr-I0nqo","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/5LtGRpuFlZc?si=nQhsdGWWfr-I0nqo </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243688"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terry can play any position along the net and had an excellent Emerald City Classic tournament attacking as a primary OH. Playing with a talented SIVBC team, Terry uses her outstanding bounce and high contact point to work above and around the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21625177/66370d33934f579a4df76a0b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c965e16a1c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["450025"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3454"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luinstra will be with her CRU MAX 17 team at Nationals in July; the Wenatchee High School OH has good explosion and a skilled overall game. The 2026 prospect has flown a bit under the radar playing on talent rich teams as an underclassmen. Luinstra has been able to show her talent this club season and will be a major factor for the Panthers this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["450701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b34c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is continuing to accelerate as a player, she plays longer than her listed 6'0" height and has a whippy, terminal swing. The Athena and Camas standout is an excellent all-around player and athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19036440/661b33694014ca60fecfc459' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b34e4"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244059"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":551240,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3520"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lefty RS from the Spokane Valley always shines in big moments for her CPA Benson 16 team. She was a big part of a repeat championship in the Open Division at Emerald City, and continues to develop her shot making and defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/WNu002du002d5J7iW60?si=-5uNclu5D5j9Ul_W","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/WN--5J7iW60?si=-5uNclu5D5j9Ul_W </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["497163"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3579"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shawgo is strong at the net, with a powerful arm and a strong block. She has been deadly from the right side for Aspire, blasting kills and making life difficult for opposing attackers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/Q7FQZDONEpg?si=8X0fzFUwxdnwJx9a","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/Q7FQZDONEpg?si=8X0fzFUwxdnwJx9a </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["328292"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3624"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swapp is a strong, 5'11" OH who plays for Anacortes High School and SIVA 16. She is comfortable attacking the line and fearless in finding hands to score off the block. Swapp is a physical athlete who gets off the net in transition with urgency and wants the ball in the crunch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/AiW8_CCjJ-Y?si=ncQiyN5jI4M8e0MK","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/AiW8_CCjJ-Y?si=ncQiyN5jI4M8e0MK </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251051"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b3669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kovacevich is a high ceiling OH/RS who has battled injury this club season. The Emerald Ridge 2026 is making her way back to the court and has an excellent contact point as an attacker. The 6'1" prospect shows promise in serve receive and an aggresive, strong approach as an attacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66690f39b36df"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243689"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c965e16d3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morales is the #3 prospect overall in the 2026 Prep Dig Washington rankings and is as athletically gifted as anyone on the list. The Curtis 2026 is devastating as a blocker and her 6'1" length and explosive power allows her to crush kills from any spot along the front line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/mhcf_vnn6xM?si=Njv1P2q7ewDkKcS9","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/mhcf_vnn6xM?si=Njv1P2q7ewDkKcS9 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Five More to Watch!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550511' first='Quinci' last='Wilder']- NPJ Seattle OH</strong>. A high flyer from Stadium High School, Wilder is coming on strong this club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/hCPYREfq6Vg?si=fHDKqNvAkxKJG2Y_","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/hCPYREfq6Vg?si=fHDKqNvAkxKJG2Y_ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251030' first='Rian' last='Stephan']- Apex NW.</strong> The 6'2" Stephan will have options on the basket ball court- could also be proto-typical big blocking right side at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/xk_haBuQD_Q?si=rAUhW2O66cmWXkAs","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/xk_haBuQD_Q?si=rAUhW2O66cmWXkAs </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='364043' first='Julianne' last='Lee']- Sudden Impact Volleyball Club</strong>. Lee is developing into a quality all-around OH, she held up well in serve receive at the ECC and is looking comfortable attacking from the pipe. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17308474/662fec7c7102ed7acdaba0a3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666d1d9099d71"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251024' first='Berkeley' last='Neilson']- RVC</strong>. The stand out from Mt. Spokane High School can play OH, MB and has a great sand game as well. Versatile and a winner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/EsxHMSHNHJk?si=e2B-KDU4F6VKD667","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/EsxHMSHNHJk?si=e2B-KDU4F6VKD667 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377091' first='Alyssa' last='Nichols']- [program_tooltip program_id='540513' first='Club' last='South Volleyball']</strong>. The Gonzaga Prep sophomore continues to grow her game as a six-rotation OH and leader for her Club South 16 squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/2itNcnbByHU?si=ZKBghDzCEIHKUBvF","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/2itNcnbByHU?si=ZKBghDzCEIHKUBvF </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->