WIAA 4A Trophy Winners & More!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sun Dome hosted the 4A Championship tournament, and here we cover the teams and players that secured trophies this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Curtis Vikings- 4A State Champions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors</strong>- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249382' first='Arianna' last='Medchill']</strong> and<strong> Avery Cukjati</strong> handled everything teams could throw at them as six-rotation outsides. The two seniors are headed to play beach volleyball at the next level,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dazzling Defenders</strong>- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251023' first='Elaina' last='Duong']</strong> was rock solid in serve receive, and senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='266198' first='Asia' last='Williams']</strong> was outstanding during her three rotations in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who's Next</strong>- Curtis has a wealth of talent returning for next season. Sophomore middles <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499402' first='Mia' last='Nelson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='554223' first='Kayla' last='Baker']</strong> are high-energy playmakers, and fellow sophomore setter/attacker <strong>Kathryn Harris</strong> is one of the better multi-threat players in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star in the Making</strong>- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243689' first='Selana' last='Morales']</strong> played confidently, crushing balls and stuffing down blocks on the right side. She is in line for a tremendous senior season, and when her energy is high, the Vikings roll.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249381"],"_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-674560a064bd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The silky smooth lefty setter ended the second game versus Kennedy Catholic on an end-line ace, closing out the Lancers 25-20. Ensign played on the right side for three rotations, giving Curtis a solid block and crafty left-handed swings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kennedy Catholic Lancers- 2nd Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors</strong>- The Lancers had quality players across the board in the 2025 class. Outsides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250419' first='Dani' last='Turcinec']</strong> and <strong>Aubrey Mccraw</strong> led the attack from the pins and middles <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250415' first='Vivian' last='Yount']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='553655' first='Samantha' last='Lazar']</strong> were impactful at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Star in the Making</strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='486970' first='Amaree' last='Hollis']</strong>&nbsp;was terrific all season. The</span> MB/RS was ready for the challenge against Curtis, and she was a problem for the Vikings as a blocker and attack</span>er. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Dazzling Defenders</strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">- Two seniors,&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='464284' first='Addison' last='Zeissel']</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Tianalyce Montero,</strong>&nbsp;played with passion and hustle; the backcourt combination was a critical part of the Lancers'</span> successful seaso</span>n.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249301"],"_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-674560a064c2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior setter is a terrific court general. She spreads the ball around to her hitters and has outstanding location and tempo on her sets. Quitquit is athletic and intelligent in a 5-1, making plays at the net, and her defense is superb. The Lancers will count on her to lead them back to the Sundome next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wenatchee Panthers- 3rd Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Sizzling Seniors- </strong>Outside&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250402' first='Keira' last='Demirjian']</strong>&nbsp;is a Boise State sand commit. She played with tremendous power and explosiveness on the pin this season. Libero&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='552735' first='Emme' last='Tucker']</strong>&nbsp;is an underrated defensive player who helped lead the Panthers to first</span> and third place in the state championship in the last two seasons. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250403' first='Maren' last='Stuber']</strong> played fearlessly in the middle, stuffing down the state's best players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who's Next<span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='450025' first='Breven' last='Luinstra']</strong>&nbsp;and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='498772' first='Claire' last='Demirjian']</strong> will be ready to handle the pins, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480831' first='Rylee' last='Jones']</strong> is a talented</span> junior middle. <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Jurney Jelsing&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509446' first='Kate' last='Berry']</strong>&nbsp;will have opportunities to step in as setter and libero, respectiv</span>ely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249189"],"_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-674560a064c84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berry is a recent commit to the University of Washinton. The senior setter plays incredible defense, pushes the ball around the court accurately, and is one of the most competitive players in the gym. Berry is a playmaker who can flash an incredible defensive play on one rally and then win a joust against a tall middle blocker on the next ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lake Stevens Vikings- 4th Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors</strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">- Attackers&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='267682' first='Jayci' last='Scrivens']</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Claire Mackintosh,</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='250401' first='Mia' last='Turner']</strong>&nbsp;finished excellent high school careers with trophies</span> and semi-final appearance. The Vikings return the rest of the roster and seem poised for a run at the title in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who's Next-</strong> Watching a freshman libero ball out on the big stage was fun, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='708645' first='Audrey' last='Iseminger']</strong> was up to the task. She will hold down the Vikings back row for the next three seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Smooth Setters-</strong> 2026&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='310800' first='Olivia' last='Gonzales']</strong>&nbsp;delivered the goods, finding Eichert and the rest of the Lake Stevens attackers in good matchups along the net.</span> </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-674560a064ccf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eichert's added a wrinkle to her explosive play out of the back row this school season. The 2026 outside moved her attack routes from the middle pipe to different spots in the back row, coming at defenses from all angles. She continued to swing with tremendous power and accuracy and handled a heavy load for the Vikings. Lake Stevens opponents are in trouble when a match is tight; Eichert is a terminal pin who can close out any team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Camas Papermakers- 5th Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Building the Wall-</strong> Middles <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290227' first='Shaylee' last='Stephen']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403351' first='Quinn' last='Pedersen'] </strong>are forces to be reckoned with at the net. The two juniors give Camas everything they have as blockers and work extremely hard to be available as options in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dazzling Defenders</strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>- E</strong></span><strong>mmah Sanchez </strong>was one of the best liberos in the dome. When she finishes her high school career, she will be an excellent addition to a college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star in the Making-</strong> The Papermakers will return <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='450701' first='Gabriella' last='Thompson']</strong> at the pin, and the Miami verbal commit is a high flyer with a whip arm and tremendous talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249445"],"_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-674560a064d1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mairs was fun to watch playing in the 5-1 at the setter position. She thundered down kills and found hitters from seemingly impossible angles with creative sets. The senior had a super fast BIC attack working in the pipe with [player_tooltip player_id='450701' first='Gabriella' last='Thompson'] and finished her high school career with another trophy at the state tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Puyallup Vikings- 6th Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors-</strong> <strong>Haylee Tavares</strong> plays the game the right way, and she generated points for the Vikings from the pin with a terrific toolbox of swings and shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Dazzling Defenders</strong>-&nbsp;<strong>Samantha Pirillis</strong>&nbsp;is an athletic libero with great energy for the Vikings; Puyallup is in good hands with the talented sophomore patrolling the back line.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who's Next-</strong> The Vikings are ready for more at the Sun Dome, with a terrific group of returning players. The two middles, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249334' first='Sienna' last='Hanson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='558358' first='Ava' last='Knapp']</strong> have outstanding length and play with skill. OH <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499406' first='Amelia' last='Guardipee']</strong> is an athletic and aggressive attacker, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499497' first='Rilyn' last='Kerlee']</strong> had a solid tournament swinging from the pins and serving tough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["220494"],"_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-674560a064d66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheppard was the straw that stirred the drink for the Vikings this season; her hustling play and well-located sets helped a young Puyallup team to an excellent finish. She set up her towering front line for high-quality swings and was deadly accurate from the service line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eastlake Wolves- 7th Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors</strong>- Outside <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='272966' first='Finley' last='Johnson']</strong> hammered balls off the block, found open space in the corners and put winning swings on transition balls and challenging sets. <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484913' first='Ali' last='Phipps']</strong>&nbsp;is quick and focused at the setter spot, and she helped both of the Wolves' tall, talented middle blockers,&nbsp; <strong>Lucy Graceffo</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Kylie Mccartney,</strong>&nbsp;find open space for kills.</span> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dazzling Defenders</strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">- Senior libero&nbsp;<strong>Zoe Pound</strong>&nbsp;was terrific in her last game for the Wolves. Her confident passing in serve and&nbsp;</span>receive allowed the Eastlake setters to run a dynamic offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who's Next-</strong> Setter <strong>Kate Wetzel</strong> and pins <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='544966' first='Sasha' last='Pound']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='662556' first='Parker' last='Johnson']</strong> will look to forge the next dynamic connection for Eastlake. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["233837"],"_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-674560a064daf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neubauer is an impressive overall player. She roamed the pin and the middle back for Eastlake, and teams had to work hard to get a ball down on her. She has speed and hands and tracked down some remarkable digs in the Sun Dome. She can bang home a kill down the line, rip a swing from the pipe, or chip a ball to the open spot for an easy score. Arizona is getting a good one on the beach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tahoma Bears- 8th Place</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sizzling Seniors-</strong> Setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231726' first='Isabelle' last='Foote']</strong> kept her sets in good locations and delivered with tempo to her attackers; Foote was her usual deadly self from the service line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dazzling Defenders-</strong> Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734229' first='Hayden' last='Underwood']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='468573' first='Hannah' last='Peschel']</strong> played with grit and energy, doing all they could to keep rallies alive and the Bears pumped up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Who's Next-</strong> 2026 pin&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251052' first='Nohea' last='Alo']</strong>&nbsp;developed into one of the Bear's go-to players this season.</span> She is athletic, works hard at her craft, and has fire when the match is on the line. <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>Charli Leipheimer</strong>&nbsp;will be her partner on the spin next season; the Bears will have both juniors back as senior attackers next season.</span> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["253254"],"_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-674560a064dfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright will move on to the Montana Grizzlies and the Big Sky Conference next season. She scored in bunches from the right side, mixing power swings, crafty rolls, and chips to open spots. Wright can deliver sets to every place along the net, and she has an excellent sense of where to be to make a play on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FREE PLAYER PROFILE</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Would you like to add your Profile picture, video, club team, second position, and more? 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