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<p>The culminating tournament for the CEVA season took place the weekend of May 4th and PrepDig was lucky enough to be in attendance! We had a chance to catch some stellar volleyball and took note of players that impressed.</p>
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<p>While it was not possible to watch every team and athlete, we were able to see a ton of athletes in action, placing priority on teams playing in Open. </p>
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<p>Below is part two of the standout passers from the class of 2026.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">With a tough float serve that makes her opponents scramble, Grafton makes waves as a defensive specialist. Her steady serve receive passing takes back momentum from opposing teams and allows her team to go for the kill. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Flying across the court on defense, [player_tooltip player_id='268725' first='Jaynie' last='Jespersen'] is a dependable defensive specialist with impressive speed. With her impeccable footwork and controlled platform, Jespersen stays steady on serve receive. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='238094' first='Kiana' last='Johnson']'s performance showcases her athletic ability and talent. Her defensive prowl allows her to have fast reaction time in defense, picking up everything that comes her way. Her serve receive is steady and calm, enabling her team's offense to be set up effectively. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Quick on her feet, Limbrick leverages her platform with her angles to achieve passes and get her team's offense running. Not only is she consistent in serve receive, but she also makes outstanding defensive plays that make her a textbook libero. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bringing energy and communication, Taylor Madsen is a calm, controlled passer with a solid platform. Her ability to make quick moves and read opposing attackers makes her a trustworthy passer.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A solid defender with lightning-quick reaction time that allows Mattson to pick up attacks and shots outside her reach. Her swift defensive movement allows her to make impressive moves to keep the ball alive. </p>
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The culminating tournament for the CEVA season took place the weekend of May 4th and PrepDig was lucky enough to be in attendance! We had a chance to catch some stellar volleyball and took note of players that impressed.
While it was not possible to watch every team and athlete, we were able to see a ton of athletes in action, placing priority on teams playing in Open.
Below is part two of the standout passers from the class of 2026.
With a tough float serve that makes her opponents scramble, Grafton makes waves as a defensive specialist. Her steady serve receive passing takes back momentum from opposing teams and allows her team to go for the kill.
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Flying across the court on defense, CEVA Regionals Recap: 2026 Passers who Impressed – Part TwoCEVARegionals Recap: 2026 Passers who Impressed – Part Two
is a dependable defensive specialist with impressive speed. With her impeccable footwork and controlled platform, Jespersen stays steady on serve receive.
Kiana JohnsonKianaJohnson
5'6" | DS/L
Jesuit | 2026 StateOR
's performance showcases her athletic ability and talent. Her defensive prowl allows her to have fast reaction time in defense, picking up everything that comes her way. Her serve receive is steady and calm, enabling her team's offense to be set up effectively.
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Quick on her feet, Limbrick leverages her platform with her angles to achieve passes and get her team's offense running. Not only is she consistent in serve receive, but she also makes outstanding defensive plays that make her a textbook…
Bringing energy and communication, Taylor Madsen is a calm, controlled passer with a solid platform. Her ability to make quick moves and read opposing attackers makes her a trustworthy passer.
A solid defender with lightning-quick reaction time that allows Mattson to pick up attacks and shots outside her reach. Her swift defensive movement allows her to make impressive moves to keep the ball alive.
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5'6" | DS/L
Jesuit | 2026
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's performance showcases her athletic ability and talent. Her defensive prowl allows her to have fast reaction time in defense, picking up everything that comes her way. Her serve receive is steady and calm, enabling her team's offense to be set up effectively. 
