Barnett and Ensign medal in beach event in California
A pair of talented young beach volleyball players from the state of Washington has medaled in the 28th edition of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) of the United States Girls’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships, which took place in Huntington…
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Continue ReadingA pair of talented young beach volleyball players from the state of Washington has medaled in the 28th edition of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) of the United States Girls’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships, which took place in Huntington Beach, California, last week.
Susannah Barnett, from Olympia, and Ella Ensign Ella Ensign 5'8" | OH Curtis | 2023 State WA , from Tacoma, finished third in the Girls 15:U division to collect the bronze medals of the division, which was won by a duo from California.
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Their club, DaKine Warriors, also represented the Evergreen State well in California, ranking fourth in the Club Championship.
Susannah Barnett – HS: Olympia – Club: DaKine Warriors – 2024
A tenacious defender with superb ball control, Susannah Barnett plays high school volleyball for the Olympia Lady Bears in the state’s capital. The 5’3” defender is extremely well-versed on the backcourt game as she posted respectable numbers for a freshman with 63 digs, 54 passes and 34 aces with her nasty floater. Her game translates really well to the beach duo to her quick feet and her ability to anticipate plays. She’s also a very good hand setter and can score easily in transition with her shots.
Ella Ensign Ella Ensign 5'8" | OH Curtis | 2023 State WA – HS: Curtis – Club: DaKine Warriors – 2023
Ella Ensign Ella Ensign 5'8" | OH Curtis | 2023 State WA brings the power to this team. The 5’8” player normally takes on the blocking duties of the duo and uses her physical tools to force opponents to hit where they want. Ensign’s physicality translates well to the indoor game as well as her most recent high school season with Curtis can show. Playing as an outside hitter for the Vikings, she amassed 195 kills, 138 digs, 215 passes and 18 aces.