Northwestern Oregon League Preview and Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Northwestern Oregon 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- Wilsonville High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilsonville, sitting at #6 in the state and first in their conference won 16-0 of their league games last season and 22-6 of their overall games. Their outcome was the same in 2023, showing consistency, but an undoubted thirst for that first spot in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735281"],"_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-68993ff3d6f52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brandes is a powerful outside, returning for the Wildcats as a sophomore. She explodes in the air and uses her raw strength to attack the ball, making her an offensive outlet for her setters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268846"],"_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-68993ff3d6fb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark is a calculated passer, returning to the Wilsonville varsity team as a senior. She has fast feet, moving to the ball and getting a great first contact. She has a high volleyball I.Q., seeing the ball before it crosses the plane of the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2- Centennial High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial placed second in their league this past season, winning 14-2 league matches and 18-5 overall. OSAA ranked them #8, seven spots up from their 2023 seat at #15.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486809"],"_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-68993ff3d6ff7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schiedler will be a returning junior for the Eagles, serving as a fast and explosive outside hitter. She works to get around the ball in defense, and swings aggressively to challenge the opponents block and score points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3- Canby High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canby placed third in their league at the end of the 2024 season, winning 11 out of five league matches and 14 out of nine overall games. They placed 16th in the state, gracefully leaping from their #27 spot in 2023.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509793"],"_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-68993ff3d7052"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guijosa Mondragon is a returning junior passer for Canby. She is light on her feet, making calculated moves on defense and serve receive. She works hard to make a solid first contact, making it easier for setters to get their hands on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->