Who was listed on the AVCA Phenom List from Oregon?
The state of Oregon was represented by six athletes in the 2021 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Phenom High School Watchlist, which was released earlier this week. What is the AVCA Phenom List? “The requirements for having an athlete on…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Oregon was represented by six athletes in the 2021 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Phenom High School Watchlist, which was released earlier this week.
What is the AVCA Phenom List?
“The requirements for having an athlete on the AVCA Phenom List are: the student-athlete must be an underclassmen who has been recognized in some form for her outstanding volleyball abilities (All-Region, All-State, PVB Watchlist, USAV HP team, etc.) AND the student-athlete’s high school head coach, club coach, or club director must be an active AVCA member.”
Kennedy Cheung Kennedy Cheung 5'2" | DS/L Westview | 2023 State OR , DS, 5’2”, Westview High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy
Cheung has been a varsity starter for the Westview High School Wildcats as their primary libero since her freshman season. She has helped the Wildcats rise to prominence in the Metro League. This past club season she was one of two rostered liberos for the OJVA 16-1 National team, a team that won CEVA Regionals 16U. While she is an all-around solid player, defense is where she really shines. She is quick, athletic, and fearless.
Cheung was awarded 6A Second Team All-State by PrepDig this past season. Metro team selections were kept private in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Cheung is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Naima Foster Naima Foster 5'10" | OH Valley Catholic | 2023 State OR , OH/RS, 5’10”, Valley Catholic High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy
Foster has been an absolute force on the Valley Catholic High School Valiant varsity squad since her freshman season as a six-rotation outside attacker. This past club season she was the starting right side attacker for the OJVA 16-1 National team, a team that won CEVA Regionals 16U. Foster was an integral part of this team’s success, oftentimes playing all-around given her steady serve receive and good ball control. When attacking, she jumps out of the gym, is athletic and explosive.
Foster was awarded to the 4A First Team All-Tournament in 2019. This past season she was named Cowapa Co-Player of the Year, and Cowapa First Team All-League. She was also named to the 4A All-Star team by PrepDig.
Foster is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Sophie Gregoire-Salagean Sophie Gregoire-Salagean 6'2" | OH Newberg | 2023 State #49 Nation OR , OH, 6’1”, Newberg High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, University of Oregon
As the #1 recruit for the class of 2023 in PrepDig rankings, it is no surprise that Gregoire-Salagean is an absolute force to be reckoned with. She has been the six-rotation outside attacker since her freshman season for the Newberg High School Tigers. This past club season she was the starting six-rotation outside attacker for the OJVA 16-1 National team, a team that won CEVA Regionals 16U. Gregoire-Salagean plays with ease, a smoothness, and steps on the court calm and collected. But she rips at the ball like no other, elevating and getting a great snap on the ball. Across the back row, she reads the ball well and has consistent serve receive.
Gregoire-Salagean has been awarded Pacific Conference First Team All-League both seasons, as well as the 6A All-Star team by PrepDig.
Gregoire-Salagean recently committed to play for the University of Oregon.
Ceanna O’Loughlin Ceanna O’Loughlin 5'11" | RS Jesuit | 2023 State OR , OH/RS, 5’10”, Jesuit High School, Athena Volleyball
O’Loughlin has been on the varsity roster for the powerhouse Jesuit High School Crusaders since her freshman season. However, last high school season she made her way into the lineup as a right-side attacker. This season the Crusaders are looking to use her as an all-around outside attacker. For club season, she played for the Athena 17-1 National team as a right-side hitter. She flys high and puts up a strong block. She is an explosive attacker and does an exceptional job getting on top of the ball. She brings tons of positivity and high energy to the team.
Metro team selections were kept private in 2020 due to the pandemic.
O’Loughlin is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Isabel Patterson Isabel Patterson 5'10" | OH Jesuit | 2023 State #88 Nation OR , OH, 5’11”, Jesuit High School, Athena Volleyball
Patterson has been on the varsity squad for the Jesuit High School Crusaders since her freshman season, but made her way into the starting line-up as one of their outside attackers this past season. She competed with Athena 16-1 National this past club season as a six-rotation outside attacker. Patterson is a high-flying, athletic, and explosive outside hitter with an impressive vertical. Her arm swing is fast, insanely fast. Defensively, she is lights out quick.
Metro team selections were kept private in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Patterson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Mia Starr Mia Starr 5'10" | S Central Catholic | 2023 State #176 Nation OR , S, 5’9”, Central Catholic High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy
Starr has been on the varsity team for the Central Catholic High School Rams since her freshman season, but managed to make her way into the starting line-up last season as their setter and outside hitter. As one of the top setters in the state, it is no surprise that she is crucial to the success of the teams she is on. Her club team, OJVA 16-1, dominated in the CEVA region and won the 16U division. She does an exceptional job leading her teammates as the “quarterback” of the team. She runs a fast-paced offense and has good decision-making skills, keeping her opponents off-balance, leading to a highly efficient offense. Her hands are like butter, and she has great natural hand strength. Not only is she an exceptionally good setter, but her attacking has improved greatly over the past year, as she has grown and gotten stronger.
Starr was awarded Mt. Hood First Team All-League and 6A Second Team All-State by PrepDig.
Starr is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.