Portland Area Stars from Big and Small Schools in September

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Getting the opportunity to see all sorts of different gyms this fall has been such a joy. There are many outstanding players at all levels and in all positions throughout the greater Portland area that standout on any given evening throughout the fall season. Recently, I got to see some excellent teams and players from bigger schools (6A, 5A, 4A) down to some of the smallest schools (1A, 2A, 3A) in the area. Here are just a few of the players that really stood out to me here in the month of September.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow me on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigjason/">@prepdigjason</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777891"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735dd637"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doel has a dominate court presence as she runs the offense of her team. She is very athletic in her movements, while also showcasing her excellent setting skills and solid decision making. She does an excellent job of getting all her hitters involved, allowing them to find ways to score points for their team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greta.doel/">@greta.doel</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777894"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735dd75c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peia is a very a passing and defensive star for her team. She showcases a solid platform both in the serve receive lanes as well as on defense, while not being afraid to use her hands when needed. She reads exceptionally well around the block and can come out of nowhere to pick up a big dig. She also runs the backcourt very well for her team with great leadership skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/audrinapeia_volleyball/">@audrinapeia_volleyball</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735405"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735dd7d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This recently University of California-Davis commit, can really bring the heat from anywhere on the court. White is a solid six-rotation hitter, who is used everywhere for her team, scoring lots of points in both the front and back courts. She has excellent ball and body control skills both offensively and defensively which makes her a threat anywhere on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiewhite_2028/">@katiewhite_2028</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735dd930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zonca is a multifaceted player, bringing skills either in the middle or on a pin. She has excellent transitional footwork, both on and off the net offensively and from side to side, closing blocks defensively. She also has a high and powerful arm swing, while also knowing when to use her off-speed shots to score points. The senior middle hitter recently committed to the University of Scranton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carmenzonca_vb/">@carmenzonca_vb</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kylie Cox","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Helens","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Athena VBC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735ddb03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This up-and-coming middle hitter brings a lot of different skills to her game. Cox is aggressive in her arm swing while also showing very strong blocking skills at the point of attack. She moves really well along the net to close blocks, while also making herself available in the offense, with the ability to find holes in the defense to score points for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyliecox32/">@kyliecox32</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912026"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735ddbe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walsh is a small school libero, with big time skills. She shows excellent instincts on the court to go along with her solid body and ball control. She showcases strong and consistent serve receive passing skills while also showing an solid touch on the ball defensively. Great team leader, she plays with tons of passion and energy and her team definitely looks to her when a big play needs to be made.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brianna.walsh.vb/">@brianna.walsh.vb</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777904"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735ddc9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Summerlin is a jane-of-all-trades type of player, bringing a lot of skills to everything she does on the court. She can bring the heat with her arm swing, shows her high volleyball IQ when needing to use her off-speed shots, and can shut down a hitter with a wall of a block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalystalynn.s/">@kalystalynn.s</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482055"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735ddda8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Although some might consider [player_tooltip player_id='482055' first='Jaya' last='McGregor'] undersized at 5'6, she is an extremely efficient, high level setter who can run a very fast and effective offense for the college level. What the Valley Catholic star junior lacks in height, she surely makes up for in experience, having helped lead the Valiants to back-to-back OSAA 3A state titles in 2024 &amp; 2025. Jaya combines her outstanding decision making and communication skills with excellent ball and body control. With her high volleyball IQ, setting prowess and strong work ethic, Jaya will certainly help guide her college team, Fort Lewis University, to great places.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaya.vb/">@jaya.vb</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brooklyn Evans","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Banks","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd8735ddf0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although a little undersized on the outside, Evans more than makes up for it with her fast transitional footwork, dynamic jumping ability and super fast arm swing. She is able to showcase those skills in both the front and back courts, scoring from anywhere on the court. She also has solid ball control skills with her serve receive passing and defensive digging. She plays with lots of energy and focus throughout her time on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brook_evans10/">@brook_evans10</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->