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<p>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! </p>
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<p>Leading up to the tournament, PrepDig Oregon will highlight players to watch from each of the CEVA teams that received bids. </p>
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<p>Up now, the top setters from the class of 2026 in attendance!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kailey is one of two rostered setters on COVC 16-1 National, and will be utilized as such as the team competes in the 16 Patriot division at USAV Nationals. Kailey showcases quick footwork and gets to the ball efficiently. She has strong hands and can push the ball from pin to pin with ease, sometimes setting against the grain to keep opposing blockers on their toes.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Seley has been utilized as a setter for Excel 16-1 Lux and should take on that role as her team competes in the 16 Patriot division at USAV Nationals. Seley places her sets consistently and with precision, and she makes smart setting decisions. Seley is also dominant as a right side attacker, using a quick approach and a powerful arm swing to put the ball away.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">España is also a rostered setter for Excel 16-1 Lux, and she will likely take on that role as the team plays in the 16 Patriot division at USAV Nationals. España has great hands and a nice touch on the ball, and she can push her sets far either to the outside or the right pin. She also plays solid defense, able to quickly pick up tips and shots from right back.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Austin is one of the setters for Aspire NW 16-1 Empire and should be used in that role as the team competes in the 16 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Austin is really quick in right back and makes great defensive plays to keep the ball alive. She also provides excellent coverage for her attackers. When setting, Austin places her sets consistently and well.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">McNulty is one of the rostered setters on COVC 16-1 National and should be used in that role as the team competes in the 16 Patriot division at USAV Nationals. McNulty has a soft touch and a quick release on the ball. She showcases great footwork to get to the ball, and places her sets well. Defensively, McNulty is always ready to keep the ball in play.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Rocha is a setter and defensive specialist for NPJ Salem 16-1 National, and her versatility on the court will be important as her team competes in the 16 National division at USAV Nationals. Rocha is a superb defensive player from right back and can pick up nearly anything that comes her way. She also has great hands and places her sets consistently and effectively.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Slaughter is one of the Spiketown 16-1's talented setters/rightsides, and she will take on those roles as her team competes in the 16 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Slaughter jump sets with ease and can push her sets to any position on the court. When hitting from right front, Slaughter showcases an incredibly heavy, quick arm swing, ripping the ball into open court.</p>
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<p>Orizotti had a great season with Athena 18-1 Gold, and she will be joining Athena 16-1 Gold this July as they compete in the 16 American division at USAV Nationals. Orizotti is a skilled setter. She showcases a nice touch on the ball and a quick release; combined with her good footwork, Orizotti places her sets well. After playing at the 18s level, Orizotti will undoubtedly bring lots of skill and confidence to the 16-1 team.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Stidham has been a major part of the Rise 17 Flagship lineup and will be an imperative player as her team competes in the 17 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Although Stidham is younger than most of her teammates, she shows tons of maturity on the court, leading her team effectively. Stidham makes smart setting decisions and has a great connection with her attackers.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Setting opposite Slaughter for Spiketown 16-1 is Atonio, and she will be a key player as the team plays in the 16 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Atonio is a very dynamic player. When setting, Atonio utilizes quick, solid footwork to get to the ball and jump set effectively. A leftie, Atonio is also powerful from right front, using her hammer of an arm to put the ball away.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Buerkle has been utilized as the primary setter for NPJ Salem 16-1 National this season and will be key in their success playing in the 16 National division at USAV Nationals. Buerkle is an excellent six-rotation setter, showcasing a great touch on the ball and perfect placements off her jump sets, as well as steady defense and offensive play. Buerkle also has impressive court vision, which she uses well to make smart setting decisions and plays on two.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Harrington is one of the rostered setters for Athena 16-1 Gold, and she will take on that role as her team competes in the 16 American division at USAV Nationals. Harrington has really great hands and can push her sets from pin to pin effortlessly. Harrington is also a consistent setter, putting her sets in a solid location for her attackers nearly each time she touches the ball.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hallenbeck is the primary setter for Excel NW 15-1 Lux, and she will be a key player as the team competes in the 15 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Hallenbeck showcases a soft touch on the ball. She does a good job of moving her sets around to her various attackers, setting against the grain and pushing her sets from pin to pin effectively.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Nwosu has been utilized as one of the setters for Athena 16-1 Gold and will be used in that role as her team competes in the 16 American division at USAV Nationals. Nwosu does a great job of running a super quick offense, using her nice touch on the ball and fast jump sets to move the ball along the net efficiently. Nwosu also has excellent court vision and makes smart setting decisions.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Fox is one of the setters for OJVA 15-1 and she will be a key component of the team's lineup as they play in the 15 National division at USAV Nationals. Fox has developed strong hands and is skilled at placing the ball in great positions consistently for her attackers. Fox is a natural leader on the court, using her confidence and knowledge of the game to help bring her team success.</p>
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