Vivian turned out to be quite the surprise for Langley. The previous year she did not get a lot of playing time. This past season she took over the right side, transforming into one of Langley’s top offensive performers.

At 5’8″ she rates a bit undersized, especially for a right side. Her advantage was that Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA hit on the left side. Teams keyed their block on Ana and setter Claire Mo Claire Mo 5'9" | S Langley | 2026 State VA had enough confidence in Vivian to set her. She consistently put the ball away, earning a spot on the Class 6D All Region second team..

Vivian lacks a club footprint as well.

Last year Langley filled the pins with talented players. There were not a lot of playing opportunities for Vivian. With two graduations and one transfer three slots opened up. Vivian took a right side slot, frosh Rujuta Singh Rujuta Singh 5'8" | OH/DS/L Langley | 2028 State VA grabbed a left side and Claire Mo Claire Mo 5'9" | S Langley | 2026 State VA took over the other right side setting a 5/1.

Ironic that all three won first team at the Virginia Volleyball Showcase in the first tournament of the season. Little did the volleyball community know that this would foreshadow the season for Langley.

Many, including myself thought they had lost too much to repeat as state champions. Vivian, Rujuta and Claire saw things a little differently. Saturday they will be playing Chantilly for a chance to repeat as state champions bringing in a new cast of characters.