USAV GJNC Preview: 2025 Top Outsides

The USAV Girls Junior National Championships are fast approaching, which will take place from July 3rd through the 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top teams from across the country are currently preparing to compete in hopes of representing their club and region well. Many teams from the CEVA Region were awarded bids and are eager to show the country what volleyball from the Pacific Northwest looks like!     Leading up to the tournament, PrepDig Oregon will highlight players to watch from each of the CEVA teams that received bids.    Up now, the top outsides from the class of 2025 in attendance!    Holcomb has been a major contributor from the outside for Rise 17 Flagship this club season and will be a key piece of their lineup as the team competes in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. She displays good court vision, seeing the block and using it to her advantage, racking up points tooling off the block. With a heavy arm, Holcomb is able to find open court in the deep corners.     Cornell is an all-around contributor for NPJ Portland 17 National and will be put to use as they compete in the 17 American division at USAV Nationals. As a six-rotation outside hitter, she exudes tons of confidence across the backrow, staying steady on serve receive and making good reads defensively. With a quick arm, when the open net is there, she is not afraid to swing away but displays a high IQ in knowing when and where to swing.     Baird has been a major offensive weapon for Aspire NW 17-1 Empire and will be a crucial piece of their lineup as the team takes on the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. With impressive leaping abilities and a quick arm swing, she is utilized all over the court to put the ball away. She is aggressive in transition and works to make herself consistently available to her setters.     Arment has been utilized on the outside for NPJ Bend 17-1 National this season, and will be key as the team battles in the 17 American division at USAV Nationals. Although undersized for an attacker, she has impressive leaping abilities with an explosive approach and a fast arm swing. She does a good job mixing up her attack location and moves the ball around the court well. She is confident and aggressive on serve receive, passing a consistent ball to the setter.     Fauth has been a big offensive contributor for NPJ Portland 17-1 National, and will be put to use as such at USAV Nationals as the team competes in the 17 American division. With the versatility to attack the ball from both pins, she is set often to put the ball away. She generates a ton of power in her arm swing, getting her attacking arm up quickly with an aggressive load.     Hill will be a crucial aspect of the NPJ Salem 17-1 National lineup as the team takes on the 17 National division at USAV Nationals. As a six-rotation pin hitter, she was rarely seen off the court this season, shouldering a huge offensive and defensive load. With an aggressive approach and a canon of an arm, when she connects with the ball, it is booming. She displays top notch attacking range with the ability to put the ball away at a multitude of angles.     Kjellesvik is one of the rostered outside hitters for NPJ Bend 17-1 National and will be a piece of the team's success at USAV Nationals as they compete in the 17 American division at USAV Nationals. She packs so much power into her attack, with an explosive approach, impressive leaping abilities, and fast arm swing. Although undersized for an attacker, she showcases good court vision, finding holes in the block to swing through.     Blake has been a key player for the NPJ Salem 17-1 National team this club season, and her play at USAV Nationals, as the team competes in the 17 National division, will be needed. She can swing from anywhere on the court and is fed the ball often. With a quick arm and a high reach on the ball, she proves hard to defend. Her volleyball IQ and ability to place the ball where defenders aren't is noted, utilizing a roll shot to the middle of the court for an easy point.     Rudd has been a primary offensive weapon for Aspire NW 17-1 Empire and will be a critical piece to their lineup as they battle in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. As a six-rotation pin hitter, she is rarely seen off the court, contributing all around for the team. With a high reach and aggressive snap on the ball, she is utilized all over the court to attack at the ball. Her ability to turn the ball down the line with ferocity is noted.     Kayfes had been utilized as a six-rotation outside hitter for Athena 17-1 Gold before an ankle injury had her sitting out for a few weeks, missing CEVA Regionals. However, we have word that Kayfes is back in the gym and plans to play at USAV Nationals as the team competes in the 17 Liberty division. Incredibly athletic and dynamic, she proves tough to stop from anywhere on the court. She elevates when attacking, with impressive leaping abilities and some serious hang time.    <h4 class="wp-block-heading">—</h4>   We can support these amazing athletes by sharing articles with family, friends, fans, and coaches. To do this, subscribe to our site and share across your social media platforms.    Stay informed by following Prep Dig on its various social media platforms. Follow Prep Dig PNW on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdig_pnw/">@prepdigpnw</a>) for updates on Oregon and Washington athletes.   Sometimes, unintentional errors happen. For corrections, please email prepdigpnw@gmail.com with“PrepDig Correction” in the subject line.

The USAV Girls Junior National Championships are fast approaching, which will take place from July 3rd through the 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top teams from across the country are currently preparing to compete in hopes of representing their club and region well. Many teams from the CEVA Region were awarded bids and are eager to show the country what volleyball from the Pacific Northwest looks like!