The road to the finals in 2A is most likely going to go through one of the top 4 teams currently in 2A, and one of the roads goes through Scottsdale Christian. SCA has a number of weapons but when you ask coaches, and see them play in person, Kaya is the go to threat that teams need to stop and she has been carrying SCA this season with her overall game. Her offense has always been the top part of her game, as she needs multiple blocks in front of her just to show her down a bit, it doesn’t seem like many teams have been able to stop her, let alone this month. Beyond her offensive ability, Kaya is also a reliable passer who can contribute in serve receive and help stabilize the back row. She brings a strong blocking presence at the net as well, giving SCA another way to make an impact defensively. With her ability to score points, contribute in multiple phases of the game, and take over when her team needs her most, Kaya is a major reason Scottsdale Christian has a legitimate shot at making a deep playoff run and has shown why she is a top performer for the month of October.

SCA went 3-0 on day one, and Kaya was a big-time reason for that success as she dominated on the pin and scored a ton of points for SCA. She is a violent hitter who doesn’t mess around when it comes to her swing, attacking with power and finding ways to go through, over, or around blocks. She is as impressive a hitter as there was at the tournament when it came to the pins, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses and making life difficult for blockers. Kaya was also a high level contributor in other areas of her game, including being a legitimate offensive option out of the back row. Defensively and in serve receive, she showed great athleticism and court awareness, covering ground well and making quality plays to keep rallies alive. Her ability to contribute in every phase of the game made her a complete six rotation threat and a major factor in SCA’s undefeated day.

Kaya Olafson Kaya Olafson 6'2" | OH Scottsdale Christian | 2027 State AZ reached a major career milestone at the Nike Tournament of Champions, recording her 1,000th kill—a testament to her consistency, power, and relentless work ethic. She truly rose to the occasion during a tough Day 1 matchup against a strong Mountain View Mesa squad, delivering a standout performance that set the tone for the tournament. Her explosive athleticism and ability to execute under pressure make her one of the most difficult hitters to defend, and at this tournament, she proved exactly why she’s a force to be reckoned with.

We look forward to seeing the other milestones she will accomplish during her career at Scottsdale Christian.