NIAA 5A Southern Semifinal Moments to Celebrate

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two 5A Semifinal matches were played with such an astounding passion, it filled the gym with overwhelming support, joy, appreciation, and celebration. Four of the top Nevada High School Programs set out through the season to compete all the way to the end and it was an absolute joy to witness all of it. This article is simply a compilation of clips &amp; highlights from some of the stellar play that occurred during both matches, and we want you the readers, the coaches, the college recruiters to see it the way we did, because these players are worth sharing. Let's Go!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A Semifinal Sets &amp; Kills I</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Showcased</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='526099' first='K' last='Sawyer'], [player_tooltip player_id='543112' first='Abigail' last='Keyes'], [player_tooltip player_id='325888' first='Trinity' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='203840' first='Ayanna' last='Watson'], [player_tooltip player_id='889152' first='Tru' last='Halvorsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='543103' first='Rachel' last='Purser'], [player_tooltip player_id='550487' first='Julie' last='Beckham'], [player_tooltip player_id='741892' first='Mariah' last='Mauga'], [player_tooltip player_id='501904' first='Parker' last='LaFontaine'], [player_tooltip player_id='636809' first='Paydence' last='Manibusan'], [player_tooltip player_id='568149' first='Cameron' last='Reese'], [player_tooltip player_id='536861' first='Tori' last='Castro'], [player_tooltip player_id='521511' first='Trisha' last='Alexxa Chan'], [player_tooltip player_id='761167' first='Abigail' last='Bunyan'], [player_tooltip player_id='543140' first='Ellie' last='Prindl'], [player_tooltip player_id='544654' first='Tamara' last='Unga'], [player_tooltip player_id='543114' first='Sarah' last='Nigro'], [player_tooltip player_id='579113' first='Darby' last='Vannah'], [player_tooltip player_id='505606' first='Caira' last='Tasi']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/mENjTuScbyQ?si=XbMF8bYYSIB-I33Y","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/mENjTuScbyQ?si=XbMF8bYYSIB-I33Y </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A Semifinal Sets &amp; Kills II</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Showcased</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='521511' first='Trisha' last='Alexxa Chan'], [player_tooltip player_id='733318' first='Cori' last='Leavitt'], [player_tooltip player_id='741892' first='Mariah' last='Mauga'], [player_tooltip player_id='761167' first='Abigail' last='Bunyan'], [player_tooltip player_id='788589' first='Alyssa' last='Leone'], [player_tooltip player_id='525323' first='Gentry' last='Oblad'], [player_tooltip player_id='544654' first='Tamara' last='Unga'], [player_tooltip player_id='579162' first='Sienna' last='Gostanian'], [player_tooltip player_id='325888' first='Trinity' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='203840' first='Ayanna' last='Watson'], [player_tooltip player_id='547176' first='Madison' last='Jameson'], [player_tooltip player_id='550487' first='Julie' last='Beckham'], [player_tooltip player_id='526099' first='K' last='Sawyer'], [player_tooltip player_id='536861' first='Tori' last='Castro'], [player_tooltip player_id='501904' first='Parker' last='LaFontaine'], [player_tooltip player_id='636809' first='Paydence' last='Manibusan'], [player_tooltip player_id='568149' first='Cameron' last='Reese'], [player_tooltip player_id='543114' first='Sarah' last='Nigro'], [player_tooltip player_id='550058' first='Ellee' last='Ford'],</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/6n9M_2aGSH0?si=e11U29u_3xlL9Su0","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/6n9M_2aGSH0?si=e11U29u_3xlL9Su0 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A Semifinal Block Party</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Showcased</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='525323' first='Gentry' last='Oblad'], [player_tooltip player_id='203840' first='Ayanna' last='Watson'], [player_tooltip player_id='543103' first='Rachel' last='Purser'], [player_tooltip player_id='501904' first='Parker' last='LaFontaine'], [player_tooltip player_id='543141' first='Audrey' last='Jaeck'], [player_tooltip player_id='543091' first='Hannah' last='Wayment'], [player_tooltip player_id='573499' first='Olivia' last='Allen'], [player_tooltip player_id='550487' first='Julie' last='Beckham'], [player_tooltip player_id='543140' first='Ellie' last='Prindl'], [player_tooltip player_id='722022' first='Ryann' last='Day']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/qrYUJds8H_c?si=sEHdrW4FdAnCzcew","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/qrYUJds8H_c?si=sEHdrW4FdAnCzcew </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A Semifinal Aces</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Showcased</strong>: Nakisa Friedman, [player_tooltip player_id='526099' first='K' last='Sawyer'], [player_tooltip player_id='536861' first='Tori' last='Castro'], [player_tooltip player_id='543103' first='Rachel' last='Purser'], [player_tooltip player_id='525323' first='Gentry' last='Oblad'], [player_tooltip player_id='545761' first='Isabelle' last='Guerzon'], [player_tooltip player_id='525374' first='Chloe' last='Lopez'], [player_tooltip player_id='788589' first='Alyssa' last='Leone']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/50hBtOMPwcM?si=PvOl9dx0Iea3nBED","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/50hBtOMPwcM?si=PvOl9dx0Iea3nBED </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter the season results, we are proud of every player for putting forth every effort to make your high school season productive and memorable. To our outgoing Seniors, class of 2026, we have enjoyed watching you, sharing your talent, and exposing the work ethic that is more than worthy of a college roster. We thank all of you for allowing us to cover your athletic careers and be the scouts on the ground for you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Congratulations to the Bishop Gorman Gaels &amp; the Coronado Cougars</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5A Southern Region Final will be hosted at Legacy HS @ 12pm. Come out, support, celebrate and make the moment memorable. This will be the fourth consecutive meeting between the Gaels &amp; Cougars at the Southern Region Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT'S NEXT???</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig 2025 Exposure Tour is coming very fast. Sign up as soon possible because it will fill up before you know it. 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