A College Coach’s Guide to CEVA Regionals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CEVA Regionals can be overwhelming—with top talent from across the Pacific Northwest packed into one venue. So, who do you watch? What matches should you prioritize? Look no further—this is your guide to scouting the Open Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've mapped out every team in the top 16 and highlighted key players, uncommitted prospects, and a must-watch match from each pool.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">COURT #7</mark></strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#1 ATHENA VB 18-1 Gold&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This roster is loaded with committed 2025s, except for one standout junior:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#5 Onyinyechi (Onyi) Nwosu (2026)</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'7” DS/Setter/Utility, ranked #27 in Oregon. Not a regular starter, but valuable as a backrow specialist.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#7 NPJ Salem 18 National</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This entire team is ℅ 2025.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#9 Webfoot 16-Elite&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No players on this team have committed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='509773' first='Anna' last='Crawford'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'8” outside hitter, #32 in the state. Primary outside.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='509800' first='Anna' last='Edwards'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'8”setter, #35 in the state.&nbsp; Executing 6-2.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#27 [player_tooltip player_id='509761' first='Savannah' last='McKibben'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'4” DS/L, #20 in the state. Primary libero, anchors the backrow.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#19 [player_tooltip player_id='509758' first='Lauren' last='Rohman'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” setter, #13 in the state. Executing 6-2, staying in to attack on the right side.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='741846' first='Brynn' last='Smith'], 2029</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only in 8th grade! Taking on a huge role with this team as a primary offensive weapon.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='509795' first='Lucy' last='Alkire'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='509777' first='Abigail' last='Burger'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='744789' first='Sawyer' last='Hanley'], 2028&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#20 [player_tooltip player_id='769077' first='Sahalie' last='Hoberg'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='769056' first='Lexie' last='Hoberg'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='769085' first='Jocelynn' last='Joseph'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='769086' first='Adriana' last='Lyons Rivera'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#16 [player_tooltip player_id='509790' first='Addy' last='Zauner'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#15 Aspire NW 15-1 Empire</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No players on this team have committed, and all are from the class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 Presley Geertz</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Anchor's the backcourt for team as primary libero.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='644564' first='Paige' last='Eggleston']</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pin hitter with an aggressive approach and a fast arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='590698' first='Stella' last='Fox']</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pin hitter with a powerful approach, moves ball around court well.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#21 [player_tooltip player_id='763664' first='Taimane' last='Sulages']</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Primary setter for team, but can also stay in to attack.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='662555' first='Kendyl' last='Wiest']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='780855' first='Cora' last='Moore']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='575196' first='Noelani' last='Moody']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='575201' first='Logan' last='Gehlen']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='777886' first='Gabby' last='Chupp']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#12 Maali Amrine&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#13 Chloe Wellnitz</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#15 Charlee Phillips</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#17 Hayden Wiest</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match to Watch:</strong><strong><br></strong><strong> 🕛 12:00 PM – Webfoot 16-Elite vs. Aspire NW 15-1 Empire</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">COURT #9</mark></strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#2 G3VB 18-1&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Half of this talented G3 18-1 squad are ℅ 2025, however, the other half are uncommitted 2026 and 2027 athletes to get your eyes on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='395796' first='Ryland' last='Minnick'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” rightside, #3 rightside in the state. Lefty with a heavy arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='268774' first='Sophie' last='Riggs'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” setter, #47 in the state. Running 6-2, technically sound.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='395795' first='Ellie' last='Grace'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5” DS/L, #26 in the state. Anchor of the backcourt as primary libero.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='698007' first='Piper' last='Duryea'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='769068' first='Brynn' last='Taufa'asau'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='759231' first='Adria' last='Parent'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#8 ATHENA VB 17-2 Black&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aside from [player_tooltip player_id='201903' first='Madison' last='Sherby'], who recently committed to play at Arizona Christian University, the entire 17-Black team is uncommitted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='268763' first='Makenna' last='Ennes'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11” middle blocker, #48 in the state.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='482602' first='Bailey' last='España'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'9” setter/rightside, from Washington. Dynamic and aggressive competitor.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 Addison Green, 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11” setter/rightside, #45 in the state. New to setting, improving quickly, high ceiling.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='447975' first='Emily' last='Jondahl'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0” outside hitter, #58 in the state. Primary offensive weapon, consistent.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='759227' first='Louise' last='Steyn'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5” DS/L, #70 in the state. Anchor in backrow, primary libero, steady serve receive.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#16 Olivia Baker, 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#12 Margo Baumgartner, 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#13 Preslee Bay, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='467608' first='Patricia' last='Carrillo'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#6 Fiona Burroughs, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='759233' first='Kinley' last='Deewall'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#10 NPJ Salem 16 National&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is stacked with 2027 talent, and none of them are committed…yet! None of these athletes are ranked outside of the top 40 in the state, with most in the top 16.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='472199' first='Piper' last='Hanson'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'7” DS/L, #2 in the state. Top libero in the state, major potential to be a top recruit nationally.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='482055' first='Jaya' last='McGregor'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'7” setter, #15 in the state. High level setting IQ.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 Kimberly Spurlock, 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” rightside, #1 rightside in the state. Bouncy and explosive on the attack.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='447971' first='Brooke' last='Friesen'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” setter/rightside, #1 in the state. Excels in all areas of her game.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='499398' first='Sophia' last='Gourley'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” outside hitter, Washington athlete (#11 overall in WA). Has a heavy arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='482058' first='Maeve' last='Albert'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11” middle blocker. #11 in the state. Athletic and explosive.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='509772' first='Audrey' last='Webb'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” outside hitter, #8 in the state. Dynamic attacker with solid vision.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='509755' first='Avery' last='Herber'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” outside hitter, #3 in the state. Big approach with powerful swing.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='509784' first='Karsyn' last='Horn'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='509767' first='Khloe' last='Livingston'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='454447' first='Georgia' last='Vawter'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='509756' first='Addison' last='Herber'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#16 ATHENAVB Bend 18-1 Gold&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good chunk of this team is ℅ 2025 talent, however, there are a handful of athletes from Central Oregon, to make sure to watch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='268836' first='Teagen' last='McMahon'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” middle blocker, #42 in the state. Explosive off the ground with powerful swing.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='503700' first='Bryn' last='McKelvy'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10 rightisde, #99 in the state. Puts up big block on the rightside.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#5 Makena Vandenbos, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#16 Olivia Wright, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='540557' first='Karina' last='Denham'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='759486' first='Emma' last='Long'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='499496' first='Brooklyn' last='Fobi'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕚 <strong>11:00 AM – NPJ Salem 16 National vs. Athena VB 17-2 Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>💡 Bonus: Catch <strong>G3VB 18-1</strong>'s uncommitted talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">COURT #11&nbsp;</mark></strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#3 Aspire NW 18-1 Empire&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This entire team is ℅ 2025.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#5 ATHENA VB 17-1 Gold</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a handful of athletes on this talented Athena team who have already committed, but plenty top talent has yet to commit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='268713' first='Zola' last='Zuccolo'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'7” setter/rightside, #25 in the state. Athletic, impressive hops, technically sound.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='249607' first='Kamree' last='Orizotti'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” setter, #17 in the state. Lots of confidence and finesse.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='238094' first='Kiana' last='Johnson'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'6” DS/L, #16 in the state. Raw athleticism, fast reaction time.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='267158' first='Reese' last='Kincaid'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2” pin hitter, #8 in the state. High reach on attack and huge blocking presence.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#19 [player_tooltip player_id='509801' first='Skyler' last='Staab'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#20 Ella Fischer, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#24 [player_tooltip player_id='268724' first='Lauren' last='Irish'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='268725' first='Jaynie' last='Jespersen'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#11 NPJ Salem 17 National&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a handful of athletes on this talented NPJ team who have already committed, but quite a few top recruits have yet to commit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#15 Madeline Angel, 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5” DS/L, #1 DS/L in the state. Moved into the top 10 at update, athletic and controlled.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='268757' first='Cali' last='Bitzer'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0” middle blocker, #4 middle blocker in the state. Powerful and aggressive on the attack.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='268715' first='Briella' last='Mathis'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0” pin hitter, #12 in the state. Explosive attacker with fast arm and good range.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='267161' first='Sadie' last='Ross'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” outside hitter, #5 in the state. Top 6-rotation recruit, heavy arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='290227' first='Shaylee' last='Stephen'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2” middle blocker, Washington athlete (#12 in the state). Formidable presence across the board.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='503530' first='Kendall' last='Stidham'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'8” setter, #33 in the state. Developed technical game a lot over the past season.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team: :&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='268716' first='Sidney' last='Ginter'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='395797' first='Rylee' last='McMillan'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='403351' first='Quinn' last='Pedersen'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='480766' first='Shelby' last='Mattson'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#13 Aspire NW 17-1 Empire&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No athletes on this 17s team have committed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='520853' first='Keira' last='Limbrick'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5” DS/L, Washington athlete (#46 overall). Athletic and dynamic anchor as primary libero.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='482052' first='Finley' last='Marine'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'9” outside hitter, #39 in the state. Explosive attacker with impressive hops.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='473859' first='Gracie' last='Jacoby'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11” setter/rightside hitter, Washington athlete (#12 overall). Playing a year up, good court vision and natual competitor.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#17 [player_tooltip player_id='509764' first='Addison' last='Johanson'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” middle blocker, #5 in the state. Playing a year up, athletic and explosive on both attack and block.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#18 [player_tooltip player_id='573257' first='Alyssandra' last='Ordona'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'6” outside/DS, Washington athlete (#55 overall). Insanely high vertical jump, aggressive and explosive off the court.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='561713' first='Mia' last='Fitzgerald'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#3 Karlee Tankersley, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='251031' first='Royal' last='Grafton'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='268775' first='Ava' last='McCann'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 Ella Perry, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#13 Avery Eterno, 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#20 [player_tooltip player_id='268758' first='Malia' last='Kaopuiki-Delaney'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕚 <strong>11:00 AM – Athena VB 17-1 Gold vs. NPJ Salem 17 National</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>💡 Bonus: Swing by at 9AM, 10AM, or 12PM to catch Aspire NW 17-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">COURT #13</mark></strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#4 NPJ Portland 18 National&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very good portion of this team is c/o 2025; however, there are some uncommitted 2026 recruits to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='575179' first='Amelia' last='Haj'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'9” middle blocker/pin/DS, #57 in the state. Explosive hops and versatile.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='268844' first='Olivia' last='Olsen'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'9” middle blocker, #41 in the state. Dynamic and dominant across the net.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='568819' first='Jaslyn' last='Reed'], 2026</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0” outside hitter, #11 in the state. Improved a lot and moved up significantly, high recruiting ceiling as a six-rotation attacker.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='268846' first='Olivia' last='Clark'], 2026&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='268816' first='Lauren' last='Quiroga'], 2027 (has been injured)&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#6 NPJ 18 Forefront</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is stacked with committed 2025 talent EXCEPT junior middle blocker/pin hitter [player_tooltip player_id='268722' first='Jacquelyn' last='Godard'], 2026 6'0” #20 in the state. Although court time has been very limited playing on such a high-caliber team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#12 G3VB 16-1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No one on this G3 team has committed, and it is filled with talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='509776' first='Naiya' last='Whitinger'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5''4” DS/L, #19 in the state. Raw athleticism with great reads on the attack, anchors backcourt as libero.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='760214' first='Lela' last='Campos'], 2029</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only in 8th grade and playing at a very high level as the primary setter. Will be a top recruit in her class.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='769065' first='Nora' last='Stanley'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” outside hitter, #51 in the state. Steady and reliable on the attack, consistent across the board.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='709464' first='Niana' last='King'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'1” middle blocker, #12 in the state. Explosive and aggressive off the floor with fast arm swing.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='769049' first='Allison' last='Curtis'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” outside hitter, #27 in the state. Strong approach with heavy arm and good court vision.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 Addie Minnick, 2028&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='769081' first='Morgan' last='Stoye'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='552799' first='Brooklynn' last='Dodge'], 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='769084' first='Eden' last='Haile'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='520381' first='Makenzie' last='Price'], 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='769091' first='Kassidy' last='Guy'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='709470' first='Ava' last='Mosgrove'], 2027</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#14 ATHENA VB 16-1 Gold</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No one on this Athena team has committed, and it is brimming with talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='447979' first='Madalyn' last='Lebeck'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5” DS/L, #6 in the state. Calm, poised, confident across backcourt, anchors backcourt as primary libero.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='447981' first='Maliha' last='Rajan'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2” setter/rightside, #5 setter in the state. Lefty, soft touch on ball, technically sound.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='447983' first='Marley' last='Freeman'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0” outside hitter, #21 in the state. Steady across backcourt with great ball control, high reach on attack.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#17 [player_tooltip player_id='509775' first='Charlotte' last='Cory'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” rightside hitter, #2 rightside in the state. Bouncy and effortless approach that packs a punch with a fast arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#19 [player_tooltip player_id='399229' first='Ashlyn' last='Pedersen'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2” middle blocker, #4 in the state. Top middle blocker with high recruiting ceiling, aggressive in transition.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>#20 [player_tooltip player_id='400527' first='Isabella' last='Hunt'], 2027</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10” outside hitter, #7 in the state. Explosive attacker, elevates in the air, fast arm.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players to watch on this team:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='769046' first='Rose' last='Holmes'], 2028&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='709784' first='Bennett' last='Waage'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='769050' first='Sophia' last='Silva'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='769144' first='Phoebe' last='Jones'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='575183' first='Cara' last='Bennett'], 2027&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='573331' first='Margo' last='Meshalkin'], 2026</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match to Watch:</strong><strong><br></strong> 🕛&nbsp; <strong>12:00 PM – Athena VB 16-1 Gold vs. G3VB 16-1</strong><strong><br></strong> 💡 Bonus: Drop by NPJ Portland 18 National to scout more uncommitted talent at 8AM, 10AM and 1PM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->