Intermountain League Preview and Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Intermountain League is preparing for the 2025 season. In case you missed last season, here is a short recap with some key returning players for the top three teams in this league:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1- Bend High School-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bend High maintained their record of placing first in their league while also steadily climbing up the OSAA ranking from #7 in 2023 to now #4. Their league wins were 9-1 with their overall games 17-9.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["503700"],"_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-689970f7950eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKelvy is a returning senior right side for Bend High, contributing a strong and smooth swing from both pins. She works hard in transition and makes it a point to be big at the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2- Caldera High School-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldera placed second in their league, a step up from their 5th place in 2023. They won 6-4 league games and 14-11 over games. They now sit at 7th in the state for 5A, a whopping 16 places higher than their 23rd spot in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698024"],"_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-689970f795188"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Funderburg is a dynamic outside hitter who makes a point to get up high and swing hard on the ball. She is a returning senior for the Wolfs and will be a strong asset to her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3- Summit High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summit placed 3rd in their league this past season, winning 6-4 league matches and splitting 11-11 in their overall matches. They are sitting at the 12th spot in the state, a minor set back from their 9th place in 2023.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268836"],"_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-689970f7951c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McMahon is an explosive middle blocker who can also take important swings on the right side pin when needed. She is a returning senior, finishing her last high school season on varsity, ready to dominate the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769054"],"_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-689970f795206"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Correa is a fast outside hitter, with an impressive vertical that launches her into the air. She owns the court, working hard in transition and even harder in the air. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->