Top Performers: Week 7
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The seventh week of high school play has come to a close so now it is time to spotlight some players who did BIG things as a top performers for their team this past week. Check back for the top…
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Continue ReadingThe seventh week of high school play has come to a close so now it is time to spotlight some players who did BIG things as a top performers for their team this past week.
Check back for the top performers from week 8, the final week of regular season play for Oregon volleyball.
(Players are listed in alphabetical order)
6A
2023 Halsey Brumitt Halsey Brumitt 5'11" | OH Clackamas | 2023 State OR , 5’10”, OH, Clackamas High School, Athena Volleyball Academy
The junior six-rotation outside attacker has showcased consistent play all season for the Clackamas High School Cavaliers and this last week was no different. In the team’s big win versus crosstown rival Nelson, her coach called her the top defender and offensive pillar of the match. She hit .245 with 18 kills, 15 digs, and a service ace.
Last club season she played for Athena 16-1 Gold.
Brumitt is currently not committed to a school for 2023.
2022 Kendal Ishida Kendal Ishida 5'7" | S Clackamas | 2022 State OR , 5’6”, S, Clackamas High School, Athena Volleyball Academy
The senior setter Ishida is continuing to run a 5-1 offensive for the Clackamas High School Cavaliers. Her coach praised her ability to keep the Cavaliers in system by relentless pursuit and a commitment to getting the ball into the hitting zones. In their big win versus crosstown rivals Nelson, Ishida amassed 45 assists, 3 blocks, and 5 service aces.
Last club season she played for Athena 17-1 National.
Ishida is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.
2022 Angela Johnson, 5’10”, Benson Polytechnic High School
The senior attacker Johnson does a lot for the Benson Polytechnic Techman offensively. In last weeks matches, she recorded a career-high number of kills and hitting percentage, with 13 kills, hitting an impressive .600.
Johnson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.
2023 Sydney Littler, 5’11”, MB, Lakeridge High School
The Lakeridge High School Pacers junior middle blocker Littler is showcasing some stellar netplay. In the Pacers match versus Oregon City, she totaled up an impressive 5 blocks. Against Tigard, Littler hit a .500 with 10 kills on 14 swings and had 3 blocks. Her coach commented on her strong block and smart attacking placement.
Last club season she played for Volleyball Alliance 16-1.
Littler is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
2022 Ema Meier Ema Meier 5'10" | OH Lakeridge | 2022 OR , 5’9”, OH, Lakeridge High School
The senior captain Meier has shown steady play for the Lakeridge High School Pacers this season. A utility player for the team, she has played outside, middle, and right this season and has been a factor in all three, says her coach. In their match versus Tigard, she racked up 9 kills hitting a .615.
Meier is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.
2023 Amyah Semau Amyah Semau 5'10" | OH West Linn | 2023 State OR , 5’10”, OH, West Linn High School, Portland Volleyball Club
The West Linn High School Lions have an offensive weapon in junior outside attacker Semau. In last week’s two matches, she hit exceptionally well. Versus Oregon City she racked up 13 kills, hitting a .571, and versus Canby she had 8 kills, hitting a .316.
Last club season she played for PVC 16-1 Gold.
Semau is currently not committed to a school for 2023.
2023 Isabella Walsh, MB, 6’0”, Lakeridge High School, Athena Volleyball Academy
The junior middle blocker Walsh is a new addition to the varsity squad at Lakeridge High School but is dominating for the Pacers. In last week’s matches, she had 17 kills, hitting a .389 versus Oregon CIty and .636 versus Tigard. Walsh, dubbed the most improved player over the season by her coach, is a force to be reckoned with.
Last club season she played for Athena 16-3.
Walsh is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
4A
2022 Isabelle Hill, 5’11”, MB, Mazama High School, Basin Bombers Volleyball Club
The Mazama High School Vikings are relying on senior middle blocker Hill to terminate the ball and put up big blocks. In their matches last week (which included the Marshfield tournament), Hill racked up 13 service aces, 25 kills, 16 digs, a 2.12 passing average, and 8 blocks.
Last club season she played for BBVC 18-1.
Hill is currently not committed to a school for 2022.
2022 Avery Joyner, OH, 5’8”, Klamath Union High School, Basin Bombers VBC
The Klamath Union High School Pelicans six-rotation senior outside attacker is a crucial aspect to the team’s success this season. In last week’s matches, she posted 21 digs and 12 digs.
Last club season she played for BBVC 18-1.
Joyner is currently not committed to a school for 2022.
2022 Mallory Menken, 5’9”, OH, Mazama High School, Basin Bombers Volleyball Club
The senior six-rotation outside attacker Menken is dominating offensively and defensively for the Mazama High School Vikings. In their matches last week (which included the Marshfield tournament), she accumulated an impressive 46 kills, hitting a .297, had a 2.0 passing average, 15 digs, and 5 blocks. A leading attacker for the Vikings, she does an exceptional job varying her attack patterns, locations, and speed, says her coach.
Last club season she played for BBVC 18-1.
Menken is currently not committed to a school for 2022.
2024 Gillian Merhoff, 5’10”, OH, Klamath Union High School, Basin Bombers VBC
The six-rotation sophomore outside attacker for the Klamath Union High School Pelicans, Merhoff is commanding both the front and back row. In last week’s matches, she racked up an impressive 26 kills and 20 digs.
Last club season she played for BBVC.
Merhoff is currently not committed to a school for 2024.
2022 Hayden Muller, 5’3”, DS, Siuslaw High School
The senior libero for the Siuslaw High School Vikings, Muller is commanding her role in the back row. In their match versus Marshfield, she racked up an impressive 32 digs and had 41 receptions. She reads the court and her blockers well, putting herself into a successful position to pass, she is the reason that their setters and hitters have been so successful as she digs up almost everything that comes her way. Also, the second touch when their setter is out, her accuracy to the outside has earned her a ton of assists this season, says her coach.
Muller is currently not committed to a school for 2022.
2023 Desiree Tupua Desiree Tupua 5'8" | OH Siuslaw | 2023 State OR , 5’8”, OH/MB, Siuslaw High School, Webfoot Jrs.
The six-rotation outside attacker turned middle blocker for the Siuslaw High School Vikings Tupua is commanding the court as a lethal attacker, server, and passer. In their match versus Marshfield, she amassed 18 kills, 6 blocks, and 5 service aces. Tupua really understands the game and uses multiple tempos and attacks to keep the defense on their toes. A rarity for a middle blocker, she plays back row and excels in her position at the middle back, giving her team a really solid 6 rotations, says her coach.
Last club season she played for Webfoot 16-1 Gold.
Tupua is currently not committed to a school for 2023.
3A
2025 Akylah Kaino Akylah Kaino 6'0" | OH Burns | 2025 State OR , 6’0”, MB, Burns High School, Burns Volleyball Club
The freshman middle blocker Kaino is dominating at the net for the Burns High School Hilanders. In last week’s two matches she walked away with 17 kills and 3 blocks.
Last club season she played for BVC 14-1.
Kaino is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2025.
2023 Macy Temple, 5’3”, DS, Burns High School
The Burns High School Hilanders junior libero is commanding the back row for the team. In last week’s two matches she amassed 7 service aces and had a perfect dig game with 17 digs, and no errors. Her coach commended her never-give-up attitude and willingness to always hustle to get the ball up.
Temple is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
2023 Cayton Smith Cayton Smith 5'8" | OH Oregon Episcopal School | 2023 State OR , 5’8”, S/OH, Oregon Episcopal School, Hiki-No
The junior setter turned six rotation middle blocker, Smith is leading the way both offensively and defensively for the Oregon Episcopal School Aardvarks. Last week she posted an impressive 11 kills, 18 digs, and 4 service aces.
Last club season she played for Hiki-No.
Smith is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
1A
2023 Annabelle Davidson, 5’10”, MB, St. Paul High School
The St. Paul High School Buckaroos junior middle blocker Davidson is back like she never left. After sitting out her sophomore year due to a knee injury, she is back to dominate for the Buckaroos. In last week’s doubleheader, she hit a .540 with 15 kills on 28 swings. She also served 30 for 30 with 14 aces.
Davidson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
2024 Gracie Koch, 5’6”, S, St. Paul High School
The St. Paul High School Buckaroos are relying on sophomore Koch to run their offense, setting a 5-1 for the team. In the doubleheader last Saturday, the young setter racked up 41 assists on 91 set attempts. Her coach complimented her great setting choices and eagerness to learn and improve upon her game.
Koch is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
2024 Stella Koch, 5’10, MB/DS, St. Paul High School
The sophomore all-around middle blocker Koch is dominating both offensively and defensively for the St. Paul High School Buckaroos. In last weekend’s doubleheader, she hit a .530 with 16 kills, had 25 digs, and had an average pass rating of 3.04 (on a 4 scale rating). Her coach praised the calm demeanor she brings to the team.
Koch is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.