2026 1st Team All-Central Valley

College Commitment: University of Montana

College Commitment: University of Montans
Instagram – @averyherber

Herber, a junior for South Salem and recent University of Montana commit, placed first in the vote for top outside hitter in the state of Oregon. Herber plays with grace and ease, attacking balls hard and placing her shots where passers are not. Her high volleyball IQ and quick thinking makes her a shoe-in for one of the top hitters in the state.

Herber, a junior for South Salem, continues to impress spectators. Her epic line shot and high volleyball I.Q. would put her on anyone’s radar. When sets are high, Herber knows to wait to perfect her timing and put the ball away.

Herber has high hands when she blocks, creating a wall that is hard to hit past. She has an epic swing, that packs quite the punch.

Herber is a six-rotation outside with an explosive arm and impressive attacking range. At 6-2, with hops, she is a force on the court, taking big swings in big moments. Her ability to cover the court defensively and react quickly makes her a dual threat. She’s become a key contributor both offensively and defensively.

Herber, a 6’2” outside hitter, has established herself as one of the premier attackers in the 2027 class, holding steady at #3 in the PrepDig Oregon rankings. She plays a complete game—powerful on the swing, smart with placement, and reliable on serve receive. Her explosive approach and ability to terminate from both pins make her a go-to option in any rotation. With her size, skillset, and all-around impact, Herber is a high-ceiling recruit who will be a difference-maker at the collegiate level.

Herber, a 6’2″ outside hitter, boasts an exceptionally high recruiting ceiling. Ranked as the #2 overall recruit in the class of 2027, she excels in every facet of the game. With an aggressive approach and a powerful arm swing, she is a lethal scoring threat from anywhere on the court.

Herber is an offensive weapon for NPJ Salem 15-1 National, and her skill will be needed as her team competes in the 15 American division at USAV Nationals. Standing at 6’2”, Herber is huge from the left pin, using a heavy arm and an explosive approach to detonate on the ball. Herber hits around and through the block effectively, using her versatile attacking arsenal to move the ball cross court and down the line with ease.

Herber was a major contributor for NPJ Salem 15-1 National. As a six rotation outside hitter, she was a big factor in the team’s success. She takes a big approach, which coupled with her height and heavy arm, proved deadly from all of the court. She displayed great attacking range.