Three middle blockers to watch – Northeast Washington
Promising volleyball players have been standing out all over the state of Washington. From North to South, and East to West, talent abounds in the Evergreen State with young prospects consistently climbing the volleyball ladder in different areas of the…
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Continue ReadingPromising volleyball players have been standing out all over the state of Washington. From North to South, and East to West, talent abounds in the Evergreen State with young prospects consistently climbing the volleyball ladder in different areas of the state.
With that in mind, we’re running a series that will highlight some of the most promising Washington players according to their positions and regions. Below are some middle blockers from Northeast Washington who have showed some solid play.
McKenna Reggear – HS: Colville – 2022
A volleyball and basketball student-athlete for Colville, McKenna Reggear is highly skilled on both sports. A six-footer, she had a tremendous season with the Indians earlier this year, when she registered 63 kills (2.6 per set) and 45 blocks (1.9 per set) in just seven sets. She also contributed from the backcourt, adding 64 digs, 93 passes and 17 aces on her way to make it to the All-League second team.
Amblessed Okemgbo – HS: Medical Lake – 2022
Amblessed Okemgbo was one of the good players from a Medical Lake team that underperformed and won just two of seven matches last season. Despite the Cardinals’ weak season, the 5’9” Okemgbo stood out with her physical game at the net, making a big impact in the team’s offensive and blocking systems. She was the only player from Medical Lake to make it to the All-League first team.
Jessica Stires – HS: Lakeside – Club: T3 Volleyball – 2022
A longtime contributor for Lakeside, Jessica ‘Jessie’ Stires was pivotal for the team’s 6-1 campaign last season and was recognized with an All-League first-team selection. The 5’8” Stires has a very solid all-around game, which allows her to pla