16 Open All-Star Team – Liberos
In this article:
We know Emerald City Classic was almost two months ago but better late than never, right? It did not seem right to miss out on spotlighting spectacular athletes that had a stellar showing at the tournament just because the tournament…
Access all of Prep Dig
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingWe know Emerald City Classic was almost two months ago but better late than never, right? It did not seem right to miss out on spotlighting spectacular athletes that had a stellar showing at the tournament just because the tournament was a little bit ago. With over 200 athletes in the 16 Open division, we have narrowed it down to 25 ALL-STARS. These 25 athletes proved themselves invaluable to their teams success over the three-day tournament.
Below are the five standout liberos that made it on the 16U Open All-Star Team from the Emerald City Classic.
Mania Alefaio l NPJ Seattle 16 National l 2025 l 5’2” l DS l Mount Rainier High School
Alefaio was the sole libero for the NPJ 16-1 Seattle team. An absolute athlete, she excels on the defensive end. Incredibly dynamic, she reads the attack well and puts herself in a good position to dig the ball. Her serve receive is controlled and she leads the back row with confidence.
Sofia Brockmeyer l WVBA 16 Adidas l 2024 l 5’6” l DS l Meadowdale High School
Brockmeyer was the primary libero for the WVBA 16-1 team. Her play was essential in the team’s success, proving a constant and confident force across the back row. She brings relentless defensive pursuit. From the service line, she brings a deadly float serve that flies at opponents with insane velocity.
Maile Chan Maile Chan 5'3" | DS/L Mountainside | 2024 State #156 Nation OR l Athena 16 Gold l 2024 l 5’2” l DS l Mountainside High School
Chan shouldered the brunt of the back row burden as Athena 16-1’s primary libero. Her play was critical in the team reaching and winning the 16 Open championships at ECC. She showcases a relentless pursuit on the court, never letting a ball drop without effort. Her service receives passes are consistent and controlled.
Soë Jung Soë Jung 5'7" | DS/L Sunset | 2025 State OR l OJVA 15-1 Gold l 2025 l 5’7” l DS l Sunset High School
Jung sported the libero jersey for the OJVA 15-1 team at ECC. Her back-row plays comes off smooth and effortless. She reads the attack well to get herself into a good position to dig the ball. She communicates on the court well, showcasing good leadership.
Tiana Takayama Tiana Takayama 5'0" | DS/L Jesuit | 2024 State OR l Athena 16 Black l 2024 l 5’0” l DS l Jesuit High School
Takayama was the primary libero for the Athena 16-2 team, having bounced back from a concussion earlier on in the season. With an infectious court presence, she is looked to to lead the backrow. She brings steady serve receive and lights-out defense, keeping the unthinkable alive.
Check out the setters, middle blockers, and pin hitters that also made the 16 Open All-Star team!