California Clubs Set to Shine at the 2025 Sunshine Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sunshine Classic National Qualifier is one of the most anticipated events on the club volleyball calendar, drawing elite talent from across the country to Orlando, FL. With a coveted bid to the USA Volleyball Girls National Championship in Dallas on the line, competition will be fierce as teams battle for their chance to secure a spot on one of the sport's biggest stages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the second weekend of the Sunshine Classic kicks off, three teams from California are making the trip with one goal in mind: to dominate the courts, maximize their exposure, and solidify their recruiting presence. These teams are bringing new talent, relentless energy, and the kind of play that demands attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the teams and promising prospects ready to make their mark and turn heads throughout the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ca/long-beach/organization/83794/long-beach-volleybal/team/853382/lbvc-15s-gerald" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LBVC 15 GERALD</strong> - 15 USA Division</a></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>(2/28/25 Schedule: Court #142, 8am, 11am &amp; 12pm)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker Brumbelow - 4<br>[player_tooltip player_id='752500' first='London' last='Caldwell'] - 7<br>[player_tooltip player_id='708497' first='Lailah' last='Clayborne'] - 12<br>Londyn Foster - 13<br>[player_tooltip player_id='502673' first='Leah' last='Hidalgo'] - 8<br>Dayna Lagafuaina - 6<br>Estela Lopez - 2<br>[player_tooltip player_id='694140' first='Paige' last='Mundon'] - 18<br>Teah Napoleon - 9<br>[player_tooltip player_id='727051' first='Keola' last='Napoleon-Alvarez'] - 5<br>Mina Orbiso - 10<br>Kimberly Uribe - 11<br>[player_tooltip player_id='566842' first='Makayla' last='Vilaysith-Ly'] - 20<br>Josephine Yun - 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Gerald Aquiningoc<br>Team Manager: Susan Baerenwald<br>Assistant Coaches: Shanae Brumbelow, Chris Ceballos, Jonathan Charette</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ca/costa-mesa/organization/183973/liv-volleyball-club/team/844813/womens-varsity-volleyball" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LIV 15's Royal</strong> - 15 USA Division</a></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>(2/28/25 Schedule: Court #116, 9am, 10am &amp; 12pm)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chloe Beal - 26<br>Elaine Brylski - 8<br>Ashley Deemer - 18<br>Sydney Jensen - 6<br>Kylie Jones - 5<br>Abigail Krogh - 14<br>Olivia Mape - 2<br>Camille McCarthy - 7<br>Emery Pelinka - 4<br>Sophia Schaefer - 16<br>[player_tooltip player_id='515442' first='Shiloh' last='Stupin'] - 31<br>Katie Xie - 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Suzanne Magana<br>Team Representative: Amber Martin<br>Assistant Coach: Virginia Scheidle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ca/long-beach/organization/83794/long-beach-volleybal/team/853381/lbvc-17s-gerald" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LBVC 17 GERALD</strong> - 17 Liberty Division</a></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>(2/28/25 Schedule: Court #3, 8am, 10am &amp; 1pm)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karly Aguilar - 27<br>Karla Aguirre - 1<br>Kahiiliei DeOcampo - 7<br>Jocelyn Estrada - 6<br>Lauren Foster - 2<br>Rylie Kwon - 17<br>Joanna Lee - 8<br>Abryannah Mama - 3<br>Olivia Martinez - 15<br>[player_tooltip player_id='511593' first='Bronwyn' last='“Bronny” Nihipali'] - 4<br>Sianelei Purcell - 23<br>Jasmine Rambo - 11<br>Addison Roberts - 9<br>Aleeya Salima - 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Chris Ceballos<br>Team Manager: Susan Baerenwald<br>Assistant Coaches: Gerald Aquiningoc, Shanae Brumbelow, Jonathan Charette</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All roster information and schedules are sourced from <a href="https://events.advancedeventssystems.com/">Advanced Event Systems</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you enjoyed this article, show your support by following&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en">PrepDigCA</a></strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachable247/?hl=en">Coachable247</a></strong>, for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes action, and a closer look at the volleyball community you love.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Together, we're building a positive platform to celebrate players, empower families, and connect with the volleyball community. 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