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AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best

AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
Photo Credit: avca.org
Michelle Bamford
Michelle Bamford October 1, 2025 @ 10:15 AM
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Westley Matavao
Westley Matavao 6'0" | OH | 2027
CA
Samantha (Sammy) Destler
Samantha (Sammy) Destler 6'1" | OH | 2026
CA
Abby Zimmerman
Abby Zimmerman 6'1" | RS | 2026
CA
Finley Krystkowiak
Finley Krystkowiak 6'3" | OH | 2026
CA
Audrey Flanagan
Audrey Flanagan 6'2" | OH | 2026
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>California continues to shine on the national stage, and the 2025 AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List is proof of it. While 38 players across 19 states were recognized, our Golden State athletes made their presence felt with standout representation. Region 9 (California, Arizona, Nevada) tied Region 4 (Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) for the most honorees with eight players each, and California alone produced five names worthy of national attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From powerhouse programs like Mira Costa, Torrey Pines, Marymount, Redondo Union, and Mater Dei, these athletes reflect the depth of talent and tradition in California high school volleyball. Whether it's steady setters, explosive outside hitters, or six-rotation leaders, California athletes continue to prove why the West Coast game sets the standard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391077"],"_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-68dd452d0b2d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='391077' first='Audrey' last='Flanagan'] on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/audreyyflanagan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Audrey on Instagram</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391079"],"_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-68dd452d0b32f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='391079' first='Finley' last='Krystkowiak'] on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/finleykrystko?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Finley on Instagram</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391084"],"_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-68dd452d0b388"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='391084' first='Samantha' last='(Sammy) Destler'] on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammy_destler_vb?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Sammy on Instagram</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391080"],"_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-68dd452d0b3d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='391080' first='Abby' last='Zimmerman'] on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/a_zimm_13?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Abby on Instagram</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482047"],"_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-68dd452d0b423"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='482047' first='Westley' last='Matavao'] on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/westley.matavao4?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Westley on Instagram</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shoutout as well to our fellow Region 9 honorees: Brooke Harwood (Casteel, AZ), Tessa Larkin (Xavier College Prep, AZ), and Ayanna Watson (Bishop Gorman, NV).</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the road to Kansas City unfolds, we'll be cheering for our California athletes every step of the way. The AVCA will narrow this Watch List to four National Player of the Year finalists on November 18, with the winner revealed during the All-America Banquet on December 19.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We hope to see one of our own celebrated under the bright lights in Kansas City, representing California volleyball with pride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you enjoyed this article, please help us keep the momentum going!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":885470,"width":"125px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image_cf4e03.png" alt="" class="wp-image-885470" style="width:125px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✨ <strong>Help a player get discovered </strong>— share this article using the share buttons and tag us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en"><strong>PrepDigCa</strong></a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":770394,"width":"98px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"custom","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/04/image_ff10cb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-770394" style="width:98px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🚀 <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/my-account/subscriptions/">Upgrade to a PrepDig+ Subscription</a></strong> — exclusive rankings, in-depth analysis, and access to the full <a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/"><strong>prospect index</strong></a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Players</strong> — Use this article to grow. Take notes, study what makes others stand out, and apply it to your own journey. Want to go further? Reach out to a featured athlete and introduce yourself. Build connections, not just stats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📣 <strong>Club Coaches &amp; Directors</strong> — Share this with your teams. If your athletes are highlighted, celebrate them loudly. Post it, tag us, and help their stories reach the right eyes. Visibility is everything.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🙏 <strong>Parents &amp; Supporters</strong> — Thank you for being the backbone of this movement. Your subscriptions, shares, and belief in your athletes make this possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>It's also the perfect month to experience volleyball at the next level. On October 29th, the USC Women's Volleyball team hosts the UCLA Bruins in a rivalry clash packed with the same fire and intensity athletes are chasing in their own seasons. Don't miss the chance to watch, learn, and be inspired as the game plays out on one of its biggest stages.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thank you for making today's wins matter — one article, one player, one memory at a time.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

California continues to shine on the national stage, and the 2025 AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List is proof of it. While 38 players across 19 states were recognized, our Golden State athletes made their presence felt with standout representation. Region 9 (California, Arizona, Nevada) tied Region 4 (Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) for the most honorees with eight players each, and California alone produced five names worthy of national attention.

Wisconsin
Audrey Flanagan

Audrey Flanagan

CA
OH
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Audrey
Flanagan OH
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Mira Costa
|
CA
AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
Congratulations to Audrey Flanagan on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Wisconsin
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Audrey Flanagan

State: California
School: Mira Costa
Club: SC Rockstar
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Penn State
Finley Krystkowiak

Finley Krystkowiak

CA
OH
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Finley
Krystkowiak OH
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Torrey Pines
|
CA
AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
Congratulations to Finley Krystkowiak on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Penn State
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Finley Krystkowiak

Twitter
State: California
School: Torrey Pines
Club: Wave Volleyball Club
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Washington (WA)
Samantha (Sammy) Destler

Samantha (Sammy) Destler

CA
OH
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Samantha
(Sammy) Destler OH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Marymount
|
CA
AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
Congratulations to Samantha (Sammy) Destler on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Washington (WA)
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Samantha (Sammy) Destler

Instagram
State: California
School: Marymount
Club: SC Rockstar
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California
Abby Zimmerman

Abby Zimmerman

CA
RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS RS
CLASS 2026
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Abby
Zimmerman RS
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Redondo Union
|
CA
AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
Congratulations to Abby Zimmerman on being named to the AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year Watch...
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California
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Abby Zimmerman

State: California
School: Redondo Union
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UCLA
Westley Matavao

Westley Matavao

CA
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Westley
Matavao OH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Mater Dei
|
CA
AVCA Player of the Year Watch List Features California’s Best
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UCLA
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State: California
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Club: Forza1 CA
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