McKennah Iamaleava McKennah Iamaleava 5'9" | OH/RS Long Beach Poly | 2027 State CA was the clearest separator in Division 2. She finished with 29 kills at .390, 15 digs, two aces and 31.5 points. She hit .889 in the first set and .568 through three, and she carried the offense when Redondo’s block took away other options. She powers through the block on the right side, corrects in the air and turns her wrist when the block gets there first, and she goes to the soft tip when it is open. Her volleyball IQ shows in when she swings, tips or rolls, and she frames her platform on defense to give her setter a clean ball.

She will take her game to UC Irvine.

McKennah on the title: “Winning the Division 2 title means everything, especially during my senior year. Being able to end our season with a championship is something I’ll always be grateful for. After seeing how much we’ve grown since our sophomore year, it’s so rewarding to see all of our hard work pay off. We were able to showcase that and carry ourselves with confidence. Being able to lean on each other, trust one another, and come together on such a big stage made this moment even more meaningful. It’s definitely a memory I’ll carry with me forever.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

McKennah moved up the 2027 California rankings update in November 2024, as an outside hitter and right side at Long Beach Poly.

McKennah’s Voice “My personal goal going into Saturday is to have a clear head, stay focused, and remember who I’m playing for. I’m playing for my teammates, my family, and most importantly, God. Playing for a section title means so much to us seniors because we were here sophomore year, and to see how much we’ve grown and how far we’ve come since then is really special. I’m so excited to get on the court and showcase all the work we’ve put in”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

McKennah Lamaleava | Defensive Specialist

Lamaleava’s grit and grind mentality was impossible to overlook. She showcased elite reaction timing and exceptional floor coverage, especially in broken plays where she extended rallies that should’ve ended. Her standout moment came from her willingness to sacrifice her body for second and third touches, delivering hustle-driven saves that shifted momentum. Expect her club season to highlight even more defensive range, improved serve receive consistency, and a commanding presence in high-pressure sequences. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Please officially welcome McKennah to the State Rankings.  She is currently ranked as the 41^st best overall player according to our Prep Dig California State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Warren High School and also plays at the Mizuno Long Beach volleyball club.  We have had our eye on her for a while now and when we were analyzing every player’s skill sets, she was at the top of each category.  Watching her attack the ball leaves you with a believe that humans can fly.  She is able to come off of the ground in a hurry and almost stay in the air for what seems like a lifetime.  This amazing vertical and hang time make it very difficult for any opponent to block her consistently.  I also love how she is able to use great vision and timing in order to shut down would be point scorers at the net.  Not only does she get her arms high above the net, but more importantly she presses over the net, which takes away so much space for the hitter to operate with.  This is the key to great blocking and McKennah is amazing at it.  When it comes to her attacking technique, what sets her apart is how she is able to control he ball and direct it exactly where she wants to with an amazing hand contact and direction of swing.  This allows her to tool the block whenever she wants to or move the ball around it.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our prestigious State Rankings.