Instagram Roundup: CEVA Athletes’ Top Moments of January

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We took to Instagram to ask CEVA region athletes what their highlight of the month was! We got some outstanding responses, which we will highlight below.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"213px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeXmy_wqjQup9x85WiPbMQlFQ6nrPLSFXFvTI5xr_EycFcIk_40LGZczY6mxPyDG6w70CxB70dKpdrmzQnFqOFpdLtNGcBZdqUF1EohcQXnCyddNNAwmLJeCXSjrwDGq1YYRrUVcQ?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:213px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509755' first='Avery' last='Herber'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/averyherber/">@averyherber</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her NPJ Salem 16-1 National team finished first in the CEVA Open after the second Power League. Thanks for sharing, Avery!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509755"],"_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-67b79e43b63cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herber, a 6'2" outside hitter, boasts an exceptionally high recruiting ceiling. Ranked as the #2 overall recruit in the class of 2027, she excels in every facet of the game. With an aggressive approach and a powerful arm swing, she is a lethal scoring threat from anywhere on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"214px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcUI59MFR6CaBTSl5VqTA5XDzM_Rns8tSFnArXhvFG5m3h96Df2sLM_Grl29A3N6qglewiZmRWcmaUHQtBstpFMkBllsfJXxX4TWUYsUL82pIzGoSgu0mktknbohdaQQ-NQK0l0?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:214px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='575183' first='Cara' last='Bennett'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carabennett_vb10/">@carabennett_vb10</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her Athena 16-1 Gold team finished 2nd at the Matt Hartner Memorial. Thanks for sharing, Cara!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575183"],"_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-67b79f7ac5be6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett has rapidly climbed the rankings due to her remarkable improvement over the past season. She is on track to becoming one of the top setters out of Oregon in the class of 2027. Her soft touch and quick release showcase her natural hand strength, allowing her to deliver precise sets with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"213px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcBGGQjlKShAStVbGAaKmXqtgpHzaxSVzWnaq6YizLfivQbfeKTYuBUykxsgV631ncTtaTrnAvGxqXbPc2wdODf-smDL4af6tfGYElrnGE1Yd2-6JQ_Azkaooa6A-x3jTomTfadmA?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:213px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509803' first='Francesca' last='Crepeaux'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescacrepeauxvb/">@francescacrepeauxvb</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her NPJ Portland 16-1 National team tied for third place in the Gold division at the MLK Seattle tournament. Thanks for sharing, Francesca!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509803"],"_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-67b79f7ac5ccc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crepeaux is a rising defensive specialist who has shown impressive growth over the past year. She brings a steady presence to the backcourt, staying light on her feet and making plays on balls well outside her zone. Her serve receive is controlled and confident, backed by athletic footwork and sharp angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"195px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfmPsJqbVbATmYmoSVIkg1ezy9EcmV3KlxHP6BWcZZphoQSBZfUCg7HjDPw4uYQltCI52gBeWrp1SYLnPaNgOBOAJQ4Q4tnDGlHr6YV-f1qo2WwbMxEdvZfj468DZBsYvmEDWuH?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:195px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='734899' first='Karli' last='Vannoy'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlivannoy_volleyball/">@karlivannoy_volleyball</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her OJVA 15-1 Gold team won their last CEVA 16U Power League to finish #2 overall. Thanks for sharing, Karli!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734899"],"_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-67b79f7ac5d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vannoy, a standout middle blocker from the class of 2028, puts her athleticism on full display every time she steps on the court. Her explosive approach and powerful arm swing make her a dominant offensive force from the middle. Defensively, she is a formidable blocker with strong footwork and a disciplined press at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"197px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcblvqq-zvPrqoG2sfpGMueAJJCMcOayJhKqSQ4-xgoxmARWA3Xx2AW3dd-IieUWmuRwy7e8f_CJOYfI7CzoI4avDM_Mhwz6uh8MdQniXuqumW1N36BRgWMafdQqZE05AqeW_ocvw?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:197px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='248860' first='Katie' last='Brewer'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiebrewervball.25/">@katiebrewervball.25</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her Athena 18 Gold team won the 18U division at the Matt Hartner Memorial. Thanks for sharing, Katie!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248860"],"_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-67b79f7ac5e5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brewer, a top middle blocker from the class of 2025, continues to elevate her game each time she competes. Her reach has significantly improved this season, and when combined with her 6'1" frame, she delivers an imposing attack. Her blocking instincts are elite, using high-level vision to read the setter and close effectively at the pins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"198px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf2o5iPN0Ws9prQM7zFRfyQki1bz9vcHL8MkQFUWHNhAnaxhN3OL7IBycYg95850Tw6v9XHWpj1DDIUYI6YIm1lAF9AJjCChPVbnEuEG2SsP4zamB0SQLBBF9ElVyPDyZC1zyocng?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:198px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698007' first='Piper' last='Duryea'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/piperduryea19/">@piperduryea19</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her G3VB 18-1 team went undefeated at the Open Power League to move up to #7 overall. Thanks for sharing, Piper!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698007"],"_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-67b79f7ac5f16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duryea, a defensive specialist from the class of 2026, is a steady and reliable presence in the backcourt. Her disciplined platform and early angle adjustments allow her to handle tough serves with consistency. On defense, her quick reflexes and sharp anticipation enable her to pick up hard-driven attacks and out-of-system balls with ease.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"198px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeCjuyQGMrpTUUHE8trsYFMdHfnpMaS630U7hywTj6PgNh1HIgknf3qfaJE-N_BccYRTyfFIsobHRhmo7DlkFFtJ3N6MGCOV1m8USrgTt4VDr5lEnCZcLUGRycH5ONMlzmCMGMcmw?key=lRhpwLqRNsDY1Viq75htwfpu" alt="" style="width:198px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='267161' first='Sadie' last='Ross'] (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sadieross_vb/">@sadieross_vb</a>) said that her club volleyball highlight from January was when her NPJ Salem 17-1 National team won the 17 Open division at the MLK Seattle Kick Off tournament to earn a bid to Triple Crown Summer NIT in Arizona. Thanks for sharing, Sadie!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267161"],"_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-67b79f7ac5fe8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross, a top recruit from the class of 2026, is a dominant offensive force with an impressive combination of height, power, and versatility. Her high reach and explosive arm swing generate a heavy, fast-paced attack that challenges even the most elite defenses. Over the past year, her back row play has significantly improved, displaying refined ball control, defensive reads, and serve recieve passes. Ross has become a true six-rotation force to be reckoned with.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->