Two Top Ten Matchups to Watch TODAY, Key Players to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 10 promises an exciting day of volleyball!</strong> Teams all across the state will be competing, with four top ten ranked teams playing each other. These teams will&nbsp; face off, each aiming to either protect their current ranking or climb higher. While rankings aren't everything, these teams feature some of the most skilled players in the city, many of whom also compete for top-ranked clubs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">#3 Arbor View (11-2) vs #6 Faith Lutheran (7-6)</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss this one. Two of the state's most talented volleyball teams are set for one of the best matchups of the season. Arbor View has come out strong, with its only setbacks against Bishop Gorman and Utah's Mountain Ridge. Riding a six-match winning streak, the Aggies will look to keep their momentum going against Faith Lutheran and force the upset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the other side, Faith Lutheran is coming in confident after a statement win over top-ranked Coronado. Expect a battle, as both teams have what it takes to come out on top. <em><strong>Here are some of the key players to keep an eye on from each side.</strong></em><strong>..</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='544654' first='Tamara' last='Unga'], OH/DS </strong>– A go-to scorer at 3.8 kills per set. Reliable on both sides of the ball with 134 kills and 140 receptions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='568149' first='Cameron' last='Reese'], OH/DS</strong> – Brings balance with 105 kills, 71 digs, and 28 aces. Efficient hitter at .361.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='547176' first='Madison' last='Jameson'], MB</strong> – Dominant in the middle with a .444 hitting percentage and 24 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733318' first='Cori' last='Leavitt'], RS </strong>– Adds firepower on the right with 62 kills and 23 aces.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636809' first='Paydence' last='Manibusan'], S </strong>– Leads the offense with 184 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Alexxa Chan, S</strong> – A second setting option with 134 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809406' first='Lauryn' last='Brenner'], DS/L </strong>– Defensive spark with 86 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Faith Lutheran Stat Leaders</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='543112' first='Abigail' last='Keyes'], MB</strong> – A presence at the net with 39 blocks and a .286 hitting percentage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Abigail Bunyan, OH </strong>– Team leader in kills with 121 and also adds 30 aces.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='536861' first='Tori' last='Castro'], OH/DS</strong> – All-around player with 82 kills, 98 digs, and 173 receptions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587606' first='Samantha' last='Smith'], MB</strong> – Steady contributor in the middle with 22 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='543114' first='Sarah' last='Nigro'], RS</strong> – Adds depth at the net with 18 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550058' first='Ellee' last='Ford'], DS/L</strong> – Back-row leader with 100 digs, 119 receptions, and 17 aces.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741892' first='Mariah' last='Mauga'], S</strong> – Consistent setter running the offense with 182 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='526099' first='K' last='Sawyer'], S</strong> – Another setter option killing it with 114 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='722022' first='Ryann' last='Day'], OH</strong> – Extra firepower on the pin with 59 kills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733109' first='Leah' last='Hernandez'], DS/L</strong> – Reliable defender with 85 digs and 118 receptions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">#1 Bishop Gorman (9-4) vs #7 Liberty (11-6)</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Gorman hasn't lost to a Nevada school since 2022, consistently reloading with top talent. Even without nationally ranked star [player_tooltip player_id='203840' first='Ayanna' last='Watson'] in the lineup for some early matches, the Gaels secured key wins, showing off their depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty may be the team with a great chance at challenging them. Two of their defensive anchors competed alongside Gorman's Pitt commits on Vegas Aces 17 REN, giving them valuable insight into their tendencies. With a skilled setter from another strong Aces squad and a front row of heavy hitters, the Patriots are built to push Gorman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An upset would be rare for the Gaels, but Liberty has the talent and experience to make it possible. <em><strong>Here are some of the key players to keep an eye on from each side.</strong></em><strong>..</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bishop Gorman Stat Leaders</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='203840' first='Ayanna' last='Watson'], OH</strong> – Watson missed a few early matches while competing with the USA 21u team, but is quickly climbing the state rankings upon her return. She is averaging a .520 hitting percentage, plus 2.9 digs per set.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='528417' first='Aliana' last='Breitling'], OH</strong> – Steady on the pin with 79 kills, averaging 2.7 per set.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839959' first='Boyana' last='Pesic'], Pin/Setter</strong> – Versatile playmaker with 79 kills, .313 hitting, 68 digs, and 6 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='325888' first='Trinity' last='Thompson'] (S)</strong> – Runs the offense with 308 assists, while adding 28 blocks, 99 digs, and a .375 hitting mark.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828215' first='Ellie' last='Prindl'] (MB)</strong> – Net defender with 29 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='579113' first='Darby' last='Vannah'] (MB)</strong> – A blocking force with 45 total.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='525374' first='Chloe' last='Lopez'] (DS/L)</strong> – Back-row leader with 139 digs, 52 assists, and 4.2 digs per set.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Liberty Stat Leaders</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='538593' first='Myla' last='Matavao'] (OH)</strong> – Offensive leader with 192 kills at 4.0 per set. Adds consistency with 144 digs, 214 receptions, and 13 aces while hitting .255.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733132' first='Maia' last='Greer'] (RS)</strong> – Highly efficient on the right side with 69 kills, .394 hitting, and 1.9 kills per set.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='553618' first='Mahana' last='Conner'] (Pin)</strong> – Contributes 57 kills, 15 aces, 69 digs, and 85 receptions, hitting .231.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='543110' first='Addison' last='Jones'] (S)</strong> – Steady hand with 140 assists and 9 aces.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='549416' first='Kahlia' last='Maiava'] (S/RS)</strong> – Flexible option with 65 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Aryanna Paredes (DS/L)</strong> – Defensive contributor with 55 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='525193' first='Alexandria' last='Walker'] (DS/L)</strong> – Adds support in serve receive with 58 receptions and 10 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Good luck to all teams!🍀</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>We're grateful for the opportunity to provide coverage for high school volleyball players! 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