Three Rivers League Preview and Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Need a refresher on what happened last school season? Here is a short recap of the top four teams in the Three Rivers League with some additional insight on a few key returning players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1- Oregon City High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon City placed #2 in the state after the 2024 season, losing to Jesuit 1-3. This loss will fuel their fire to fight for that #1 spot this upcoming season. They ended with a 12-0 league winning streak with their overall wins at 23-7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740401"],"_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-6883f7861abe8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This incoming sophomore has hands, hands, hands. From setting, to hitting, to blocking, Westermeyer knows how to work her offense and be apart of it. A setter who can set and hit is the ultimate double threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447508"],"_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-6883f7861ac48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark is a setter's favorite: a left handed right side. This incoming senior can work the ball around to do the unexpected and challenge her opponents. Her court presence helped Oregon City place second in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2- West Linn High School </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Linn followed closely behind Oregon City placing #5 in the state after playoffs with their league wins at 9-3 and their overall wins at 18-10. They might just be the underdogs of the 2024 season, jumping from the #19 spot in 2023 to one of the top five spots in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575179"],"_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-6883f7861ac90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haj is an incoming senior middle blocker for the Lions. She was awarded Frist Team All-League in the league selects undoubtably because of her all-around play. Her vertical springy-ness makes her a setter's dream. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769050"],"_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-6883f7861acd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Silva is a tall, incoming junior middle blocker who clearly works hard to play her position. To be a good middle, you must be available and ready for any set that comes your way, and Silva does exactly that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3- St. Mary's Academy </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Mary's ended their season in the #19 spot with their league wins at 7-5 and their overall wins at 13-14. Their previous ranking in 2023 was in the #10 spot and in 2022, back to the #19 spot. They graduated five seniors, making room for new talent on this already talented team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447973"],"_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-6883f7861ad10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zonca is a dual-position athlete who made the First Team All-League selects as a sophomore this past season. Her swift arm and understanding of timing allows her to play both an outside hitter and middle blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509819"],"_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-6883f7861ad4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White's attitude on and off the court is what the game of volleyball is all about. Her loud, energetic and uplifting attitude makes all of her teammates around her succeed. Her fast and intentional hands is how she runs her offense so well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4- Lakeridge High School </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeridge was seated at #18 after their league wins of 6-6 and overall wins at 11-9. In 2023, they placed #27 in the state, another huge jump for a 6A varsity team. A big jump like this can only mean one thing; they want to win. All eyes should be on these teams that make big jumps in the rankings, one of them being Lakeridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568819"],"_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-6883f7861ad8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed made the First Team All-League selections this past season and will be a returning senior for the Pacers. She has a strong swing, diversity in her shots and hunger to pass the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268844"],"_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-6883f7861adc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olsen, ranked #8 out of the middle blockers ranked by Prep Dig, was an honorable mention in the All-League selects this past year. Her lively swing allows her to hit past blocks and consistently challenge who she is playing against. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->