Sophia Gourley
Sophia Gourley
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Jesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley was hammering away for kills at PNQ, and her calling card will always be her powerful arm swing and ability to score. We liked her calm platform in serve and receive, and her commitment to running down balls and getting on the ground defensively. Gourley is skilled and strong; she can handle a serve with pace or a big swing when she is in the middle back. The Columbia River junior has always had a rocket arm; she is fine-tuning the rest of her game to match it.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The Columbia River 2027 prospect is putting the hurt on NPJ 17 Salem opponents this club season. Gourley has a heavy arm swing, and she detonates swings off the block and defenders. She has added a three-quarter swing line off high hands and a cut to the angle when the block is well-formed. Teams like to test her in serve receive, and she has been solid to start the season. Gourley is a scorer, and every team needs a player who can produce on offense consistently.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley is a rocket-armed scorer who plays for NPJ Salem 17 National. She was named to the All-State team after her season with Columbia River- the Rapids finished with a third-place trophy at the state tournament. Her length, skill, and work ethic place her at #15 overall in the rankings heading into the club season.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley was named the Player of the Year in the 2A Greater Saint Helens League after leading Columbia River to a 21-2 overall record and third-place finish at the state tournament. A powerful six-rotation attacker, Gouley was at her best during the postseason, stringing together a run of huge offensive matches for the Rapids.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley was delivering kills from the pin and the pipe for the Rapids; the junior looks poised for a terrific school season. She continues to improve her all-around game, playing tough defense and playing with poise when the Rapids needed her most.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley played with NPJ Salem during the club season, and the team had success culminating in a trip to USAV Nationals. The Columbia River prospect is extremely heavy-handed; she crushes swings off hands and out for kills, and shows an ability to score out of system and off a variety of tempos from the outside.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley has a terrific offensive game and is one of the go-to attackers on the pin for her North Pacific Juniors squad. The Columbia River standout plays with a power arm, handles business playing six rotations, and can hammer a jump in top serve to keep teams off balance in serve receive.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley transitions seamlessly from pass to attack, maintaining fluidity in her game. She’s especially dangerous down the line, where her fast and heavy arm is difficult to defend. Her smart shot selection and ability to adjust mid-play stand out.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
With Gourley roaming the pin, Athena 15 Gold finished 7-3 overall, good for 11th in the 15 Freedom Division at USAV Nationals. The 2027 from Columbia River has excellent length and a good feel for the game. In the match against NSCC 15 Black, Gourley played all the way around and held up defensively as a passer in serve receive. She shined outside, dropping in a soft tip, scoring on a well-placed push to the deep corner, and delivered several stinging swings off, around, and over the block. Athena pushed the tempo offensively with Gourley; she kept up with the speed of the sets nicely, throwing the defense off-balance.
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Read EvaluationCarsen Nies | Prep Dig Scout
Gourley has been a key component of the Athena 15-1 Gold lineup, and her skills will be critical as her team competes in the 15 Freedom division at USAV Nationals. Gourley has such a powerful arm swing and can crush the ball down the line or sharp angle with ease, exhibiting a great attack range. Gourley also uses the block in front of her well, tooling the ball and hitting high off hands to score.
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