Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Adidas Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 2
Click to enlarge imagePAYTON LUDWIG EDMONDS • SOPHOMORE • LIBERO Lake Stevens HS • Lake Stevens, WA
In 8 sets last week, Ludwig turned in 40 digs for an average of 5.0 digs per set. She also had a 93% serve efficiency and an outstanding 2.27 serve-receive average. "We only had Payton in 2 out of 3 sets in all of our matches, but she was still able to put up some great numbers averaging five digs per set and passing a respectable 2.27," said Triton head coach Tony Miranda. "She also remained steady from the service line and put us in a position to win a lot of rallies. Her defense helped us go 4-0 on the week."
Click to enlarge image Regional Players of the Week – Week 2 North * Offensive: Zaiah Luna-Calvin, Bellevue Setter: Kyla Bonsen / Dyamonde Schirmer, Bellevue * Defensive: Payton Ludwig, Edmonds East Offensive: Jessica Whiteley, Treasure Valley Setter: Anela Navar, Treasure Valley Defensive: Kim Reynolds, Yakima Valley West Offensive: Kava Durr, Pierce * Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce Defensive: Ainslee Eberlee, Pierce South Offensive: Kaitlen Haas, Umpqua Setter: Megan Davis/Katelyn Crawford, Umpqua Defensive: Shayla Limatoc, Umpqua * NWAC Player of the Week Selections
2019 Adidas Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 1
Click to enlarge imageLINDSEY RUSSELL
SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE • SETTER
Mead High School • Spokane, WA
In 13 sets last week, Russell has 130 assists for an average of 10.0 assists per set. She also had 8 kills on a 35.8% kill efficiency to got with 5 aces, 54 digs and 9 blocks.
"Lindsey set an even offense averaging 10 assists per set, saisd Spokane head coach Jenni Hull. "She did a great job highlighting her hitters all weekend and leading her team to a 6-0 record on the week."
Russell's performance earned her the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Two Year College Player of the Week honors.
Congrats to @Spokane Setter Lindsey Russell for taking home the season's first @SportsImportsVB / AVCA Two Year College Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/UEzAYyLEwE
— AVCA (@AVCAVolleyball) August 28, 2019
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 1
North
Offensive: Kaileahna McCollum, Bellevue
Setter: Haylee Hooper, Edmonds
Defensive: Kelsie Otter, Bellevue
East
* Offensive: Brooklyn Rainer, Spokane
* Setter: Lindsey Russell, Spokane
Defensive: Jessica Whitely, Treasure Valley
West
Offensive: Kahea Ae’a, Tacoma
Setter: Adrienne Washington, Tacoma
Defensive: Jorie Lincoln, Tacoma
South
Offensive: Kaitlen Haas, Umpqua
Setter: Kaylynn Pickett/Gabby Sanchez, Mt. Hood
* Defensive: Josie Carlson, Clackamas
* NWAC Player of the Week Selections
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 11
Click to enlarge imageMAHIE KAAWA
HIGHLINE • SOPHOMORE • LIBERO
Konawaena High School • Kealakekua, HI
In 8 sets last week, Kaawa turned in 76 digs (9.5 digs per set), a 2.70 serve-receive average on 32 attempts and 6 aces on 24 serves. Her 5.54 digs per set average on the season is is second in the league. She is also 15th in total digs with 338.
"Mahie has switched to her natural position of libero this year," said Thunderbird head coach Chris Littleman. "Her passing and digging helped propel Highline to 2-0 on the week.
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 11
North
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Haylee Hooper, Edmonds
Defensive: Sabrina Dejesus-Bair, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Sadie Nielsen, Big Bend
Setter: Lindsey Russell & Demary Sugg, Spokane
Defensive: Alleana Gallagher, Spokane
West
Offensive: Adrienne Haggerty, Highline
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: Mahie Kaawa, Highline
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn Benton
Setter: Maddie Norris, Linn Benton
Defensive: Grace Buchanon, Mt. Hood
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 10
Click to enlarge imageJOCELYN HILLYER
PIERCE • SOPHOMORE • MIDDLE BLOCKER
Somerset High School • Somerset, TX
In 7 sets last week, Hillyer helped Pierce to convincing wins over Grays Harbor and Centralia. The second-ranked Raiders are now 12-0 in the West Region standings and are 29-4 overall.
Hillyer had 29 kills on a 68.3% hitting efficiency, 8 blocks and three aces on 100% serve accuracy in the two matches.
"Jocelyn had an incredible week," said Pierce head coach Greg Finel. "She continues to dominate from the middle and was near perfect with only 1 hitting error in 2 matches. Against Centralia she hit a perfect 11 kills out of 11 attempts."
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 10
North
Offensive: Zoe Goodmansen, Shoreline
Setter: Haylee Hooper, Edmonds
Defensive: Sabrina Dejesus-Bair, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Joelle Mahowald, Spokane
Setter: Lindsey Russell & Demary Sugg, Spokane
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Jocelyn Hillyer, Pierce
Setter: Macey Wright, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Lole Taumua, Grays Harbor
South
Offensive: Hannah Hayes, Lane
Setter: Avery Sundberg, Chemeketa
Defensive: Stacia Panther, Lane
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 9
Click to enlarge imageHATTEY SMITH
PIERCE • FRESHMAN • SETTER
Curtis School • University Place, WA
Smith helped 2nd-ranked Pierce to convincing wins over Tacoma and Green River as the Raiders improved to 10-0 in the West and 27-4 overall.
In 5 sets last week, Smith had 67 assists (13.4 assists per set) , 4 aces, a 96% service percentage on 23 serves, 9 digs and 2 blocks.
"Hattey put the ball exactly where she needed this past week, said Raider head coach Greg Finel. "She continues to average a minimum of 11 assists per set and this past week her average was over 13 assists per week.
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 9
North
Offensive: Michelle Dmitruk, Edmonds
Setter: Haylee Hooper, Edmonds
Defensive: Sabrina Dejesus-Bair, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Kawai Ua, Treasure Valley
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Adrienne Haggerty, Highline
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: McKenzie Seitz, Pierce
South
Offensive: Grace Buchanan, Mt. Hood
Setter: Avery Sundberg, Chemeketa
Defensive: Haydn Quatre, Chemeketa
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 8
Click to enlarge imageMCKENNA RUSSELL
SPOKANE • FRESHMAN •
MIDDLE BLOCKER
Mead High School • Spokane, WA
In 6 sets last week, Russell helped top-ranked and undefeated Spokane to convincing wins over Big Bend and Columbia Basin. She has been an integral piece on the court as Spokane has only lost 5 sets in 29 matches.
Russell had 26 kills on a 69.4% hitting efficiency, 5 blocks and a pair of aces in the two matches.
"McKenna led the team with 26 kills this week, as a middle," said Sasquatch head coach Jenni Hull. "Not only did she have 26 kills, she also only committed one error. At one point in the Big Bend match she was 9 for 9. She is a great weapon in the middle."
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 8
North
Offensive: Kammi Perkins, Shoreline
Setter: Alyssa Korth & Skyler D’Urso, Shoreline
Defensive: Sabrina Dejesus-Bair, Shoreline
East
Offensive: McKenna Russell, Spokane
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Leleo Maeva, Grays Harbor
Setter: Crimson Maafala, Grays Harbor
Defensive: Peyton Foster, Pierce
South
Offensive: Mitra Aflatooni, Linn-Benton
Setter: Ellie Weber and Maddie Norris, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Kya Knuth, Linn-Benton
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 7
Click to enlarge imageLINDSEY RUSSELL
SPOKANE • FRESHMAN •
SETTER
Mead High School • Spokane, WA
In 7 sets last week, Russell helped top-ranked and undefeated Spokane to convincing wins over 2nd-ranked North Idaho and 5th-ranked Walla Walla while only losing one set in the two matches.
Russell had 88 assists (12.57 per set avg), 6 kills on a 31.6% hitting percentage, 6 aces on 41 serves with 98% serve efficiency, 30 digs and three blocks.
"Lindsey is a very impressive setter, said Sasquatch head coach Jenni Hull. "She does a great job distributing the ball. We switched to a 5-1 seamlessly. She knows when to switch up our offense and will only get better in the next month. Lindsey had double-doubles in both matches this week."
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 7
North
Offensive: Kendall Broschat, Edmonds
Setter: Alyssa Korth &Skyler D’Urso, Shoreline
Defensive: Tia Lawrence, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Joelle Mahowald, Spokane
Setter: Lindsey Russell, Spokane
Defensive: Alleana Gallagher, Spokane
West
Offensive: Jocelyn Hillyer, Pierce
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: Karli Hall, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Jenaya Wright, Linn Benton
Setter: Kaitlyn Wilson/Kendall John, Clackamas
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 6
Click to enlarge imageKAYLA NEUMANN
NORTH IDAHO • SOPHOMORE
OUTSIDE HITTER
Sandpoint High School • Sandpoint, ID
In 10 sets last week, Neumann helped North Idaho to three wins in four days (3-0 over Big Bend, 3-0 over Columbia Basin, and 3-1 over Treasure Valley) in East Region play. Kayla totaled 50 kills on the week (14, 12, 24) with a 46% kill efficiency and ended with 33 digs (8, 13, 12) and a 98% serve efficiency. The Cardinals move to 5-1 in conference play and 17-7 overall.
“Kayla had an outstanding week for us,” said Cardinals head coach Kelsey Stanley. “She’s been fun to watch lately as she is getting better and better each week. The one thing about Kayla that is so special is that she has so much talent and still has so much more room to grow. Kayla is one of a kind in the NWAC and never scared of a challenge.“
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 6
North
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Haylee Hooper, Edmonds
Defensive: Mikkele Gallier, Olympic
East
Offensive: Kayla Neumann, North Idaho
Setter: Haylee Templeton, North Idaho
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Jocelyn Hillyer, Pierce
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: Mahie Kaawa, Highline
South
Offensive: Ally Tow, Linn Benton
Setter: Kailee Sorenson, Chemeketa
Defensive: McKenna Wilson, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 5
Click to enlarge imageAVERY SUNDBERG
CHEMEKETA • SOPHOMORE • LIBERO
Barlow High School • Gresham, OR
In 9 sets last week, Sundberg had 56 digs (6.22 per set), a 2.18 serve- recieve average and was 97% on her serve efficiency.
"Avery started in the libero position these last 2 weeks and has done an amazing job of running the back row," said Storm head coach Traci Stephenson. "Her serve-receive is excellent and her volleyball IQ is excellent as well. She continues to score points on her serve and is very consistent in all play.
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 5
North
Offensive: Jordan Hunter, Bellevue
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Sabrina Dejesus-Bair, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Hailee Etter, North Idaho
Setter: Lindsey Russell and Demary Sugg, Spokane
Defensive: Hope DeLeon, North Idaho
West
Offensive: Peyton Foster, Pierce
Setter: Crimson Ma’afala, Grays Harbor
Defensive: Raina Ma’afala, Grays Harbor
South
Offensive: Olivia White, Clark
Setter: Kailee Sorenson, Chemeketa
Defensive: Avery Sundberg, Chemeketa
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 4
Click to enlarge imageALISHA STRAW
SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE • OUTSIDE HITTER
Freeman High School • Veradale, WA.
In 18 sets last week, Straw had 60 kills on a 32.8% hitting efficiency to go with 5 blocks, 17 aces on a 95% serve average and 47 digs.
"Alisha has consistently been doing a great job for us," said Sasquatch head coach Jenni Hull. "She put the work in in the offseason and because of that she has improved so much this year. She helped us win the Bellevue Crossover and was named MVP."
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 4
North
Offensive: Taylor Lamb, Skagit Valley
Setter: Megan Rogers and Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Serena Hemmingson, Skagit Valley
East
Offensive: Alisha Straw, Spokane
Setter: Lindsey Russell and Demary Sugg, Spokane
Defensive: Emmah Peterson, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Jocelyn Hillyer, Pierce
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: Mackenzie Seitz, Pierce
South
Offensive: Grace Buchanan, Mt. Hood
Setter: K. Dagulo and L. Puleiala and K. Pickett, Mt. Hood
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 3
Click to enlarge imageCARLEE ROWELL
BELLEVUE • SOPHOMORE • MIDDLE HITTER
Kamiakin High School •Kennewick, WA.
In 26 sets last week, Rowell had 76 kills on a 37.2% hitting efficiency with 17 blocks (15 solo) and 15 aces on a 97% serve percentage.
"Carlee was the backbone for our team this week," said Bulldog head coach Jocelyn Lawrence. "We had a week of tough matches and Carlee was extrememly consistent through each game and provided stability and strength on the front row as well as the serving line for us.
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 3
North
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Mattie Kozloff/Shania Rose, Olympic
Defensive: Sydnee Peterson, Edmonds
East
Offensive: McKenna Russell, Spokane
Setter: Lindsey Russell, Spokane
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, WWCC
West
Offensive: Teila Kaiphe, Grays Harbor
Setter: Macey Wright, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Karli Hall, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn Benton
Setter: Maddie Norris and Ellie Weber, Linn Benton
Defensive: Emma Lind, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 2
Click to enlarge imageKIANI "KIK" TROY
HIGHLINE • FRESHMAN • SETTER
Kamehameha High School • Hilo, HI.
In 12 sets last week, Troy had 120 assists, 9 kills, 9 aces, 8 blocks and 21 digs as Highline won all five of their tournament matches to improve to 9-2 on the season.
"Kiki has continued to improve since day 1 of practice and has quickly been able to adapt from HS/club to the college setting," said Thunderbird head coach Chris Littleman. "She was voted Best Setter at the Highline Fall Classic tournament."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 2
Offensive: Jordan Hunter, Bellevue
Setter: Allison Chase, Skagit Valley
Defensive: Sydnee Peterson, Edmonds
East
Offensive: Mikayla Price, Yakima Valley
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Masie Hancock, Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: Adrienne Haggerty, Highline
Setter: Kiani “Kiki” Troy, Highline
Defensive: Mahie Kaawa, Highline
South
Offensive: Hannah Hayes, Lane
Setter: Taylor Russell/Shelby Dubay/Sierra Westling, Lane
Defensive: Stacia Panter, Lane
2018 Under Armour Volleyball Athlete of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week – Week 1
Click to enlarge imageJOELLE MAHOWALD
SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE • MIDDLE HITTER
Lakeside High School • Spokane, WA.
In 12 sets last week, Mahowald had 34 kills on a 53% kill efficiency to go with 9 blocks (6 solo) and 9 aces.
Mahowald was also named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Two Year College Women Player of the Week.
"Joelle led us in almost all categories for the weekend," said Sasquatch head coach Jenni Rosselli-Hull. "Even as a middle, she led the team in kills, which is very rare. She has grown so much since last year. She is proving to be a dominant player in our conference. Joelle is headed to Montana State-Billings next year."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 1
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Megan Rogers, Bellevue
Defensive: Mikkele Gallier, Olympic
Regional Players of the Week – Week 11
North
Offensive: Michelle Dmitruk, Edmonds
Setter: Giselle Hollaus, Whatcom
Defensive: Gwen Scharr, Whatcom
East
Offensive: Joelle Mahowald, Spokane
Setter: Anela Navor, Treasure Valley
Defensive: Kacey Halbert, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Ashlynne Cantwell, Lower Columbia
Setter: Hattey Smith, Pierce
Defensive: Lole Taumua, Grays Harbor
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Maddie Norris/Ellie Weber, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
2017 Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 11
JANE CALE
CHEMEKETA • FRESHMAN • SETTER
West Albany High School • Albany, OR
In 7 sets last week, Cale had 99 assists on a 14.14 assist per set average to go with 1 ace on a 100% serve efficiency (31 serves), 2.43 digs per set and 4 block assists.
"Jane had another outstanding week!, exclaimed Storm head coach Traci Stephenson. "She truly is a phenomenal team leader. She leads by example on and off the court, loves the games she's playing, and is one of the hardest workers I've come across coaching. Once again her locations are spot on and decisions are none the less!"
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 11
Offensive: Michelle Dmitruk, Edmonds
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima valley
Regional Players of the Week – Week 11
North
Offensive: Michelle Dmitruk, Edmonds
Setter: Giselle Hollaus, Whatcom
Defensive: Gwen Scharr, Whatcom
East
Offensive: Kayla Nuermann, North Idaho
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: Zoe Gaines, Highline
Setter: Mahie Kaawa, Highline
Defensive: Lindsey Nein, Highline
South
Offensive: Deeann Schaal, Clackamas
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Rachelle Persson, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week10
DALANEY TUHOLSKI
CLARK • FRESHMAN • OUTSIDE HITTER
Heritage High School • Vancouver, WA
In 6 sets last week, Tuholski turned in 29 kills on a 41.6% kill efficiency to go with 5 blocks, 23 digs and a pair of aces on a 95% serve accuracy.
"Dalaney has led us to our 2 victories this week and put us in second place in the south," said Clark head coach Mark Dunn.
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 10
Offensive: Dalaney Tuholski, Clark
Setter: Kendall Collins, Spokane Falls
Defensive: Kaitlin Ramsey, Spokane Falls
Regional Players of the Week – Week 10
North
Offensive: Michelle Dmitruk, Edmonds
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Sierra Orr, Olympic
East
Offensive: Esther Schuh, Columbia Basin
Setter: Kendall Collins, Spokane Falls
Defensive: Kaitlin Ramsey, Spokane Falls
West
Offensive: Brooke Spoor, Grays Harbor
Setter: Allie Bauer, Pierce
Defensive: Nicolle Duryea, Centralia
South
Offensive: Dalaney Tuholski, Clark
Setter: Olivia Jacoshenk/Megan Hess, Clark
Defensive: Mary Shorn, Clark
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 9
KENDALL COLLINS
SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE • SETTER
University High School • Spokane Valley, WA
In 19 sets last week, Collins had 257 assists on a 13.53 assist per set average to go with 16 kills on 30% attack efficiency, 6 aces on a 98% serve efficiency (81 serves), 9 blocks and 55 digs.
"Kendall was the Grays Harbor College MVP and consistently runs a great offense," said Spokane head coach Jenni Hull. "She works extremely hard and has opportunities to play on at the next level. We are very lucky to have her."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 9
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Kendall Collins, Spokane
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
Regional Players of the Week – Week 9
North
Offensive: Karly Richardson, Skagit Valley
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Erika Weber, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Kerista Godpaster, Yakima Valley
Setter: Kendall Collins, Spokane
Defensive: Hannah Pond, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Teila Kapihe, Grays Harbor
Setter: Allie Bauer, Pierce
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Haley Patterson, Chemeketa
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 8
KYRSTEN WHITMORE
COLUMBIA BASIN • SOPH • MIDDLE BLOCKER
Kiona-Benton High School • Benton City, WA
In 11 sets last week, Whitmore had 30 Kills on a 41% kill efficiency, 13 blocks and 2 aces.
"Kyrsten hit the ball successfully across the entire net," said CBC head coach Tim Davison. "She worked extremely hard from pin to pin on her blocking assignments. Her zero tempo attacks in the middle were seldom touched."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 8
Offensive: Kyrsten Whitmore, Columbia Basin
Setter: Peyton Timmons, Centralia
Defensive: Nicolle Duryea, Centralia
Regional Players of the Week – Week 8
North
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Julia Clark, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Kyrsten Whitmore, Columbia Basin
Setter: Brooke Swanson, Columbia Basin
Defensive: Rachel Leshikar, North Idaho
West
Offensive: Ryleigh Burdick, Pierce
Setter: Peyton Timmons, Centralia
Defensive: Nicolle Duryea, Centralia
South
Offensive: Ashlyn Huntington, Mt.Hood
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 7
ABBEY SCHWAGER
WALLA WALLA • FRESHMAN • SETTER
Timberline High School - Boise, ID.
In 6 sets last week, Schwager had 79 assists on a 13.17 assist per set average, 3 aces on 100% serve efficiency for 17 serves, 2 blocks and 34 digs. Schwager
"Abbey continues to do a great job running our offense, said WWCC head coach Cheslie Speer. "She works hard, distributes a consistent set, and is always coachable."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 7
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
Regional Players of the Week – Week 7
North
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Erika Weber, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Baylee Gorder, Spokane
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: Autumn Durand, Centralia
Setter: Mahie Kaawa, Highline
Defensive: Kenzie Seitz, Pierce
South
Offensive: Lauren Kerlegan, Chemeketa
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 6
GRACE PHILLIPS
LINN-BENTION - FRESHMAN - MIDDLE BLOCKER
Tualatin High School - Tualatin, OR.
In 6 sets last week, Phillips had 20 kills on a blistering 66% kill efficiency to go with 7 blocks including 4 solo rejections. Phillips is third in the league in hitting percentage (35%) and ninth in blocks per set (.85). Her strong play has been a key factor in the Roadrunners' 7-0 start in Southern Region play and 22-4 overall record.
"Grace continues to be a consistent option in the middle," said LBCC head coach Jayme Frazier. "She is continuing to get more blocks as her speed to the pin increases."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 6
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
Regional Players of the Week – Week 6
North
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Gisells Hollaus, Whatcom
Defensive: Gwen Schorr, Whatcom
East
Offensive: Kalameli Matautia, Columbia Basin
Setter: Hailee Templeton, North Idaho
Defensive: Kendall Collins, Spokane
West
Offensive: Savanna Davis, Grays Harbor
Setter: Macey Wright/Olivia Conradi, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Kayla Akiona, Lane
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 5
BROOKE SWANSON
COLUMBIA BASIN -SOPHOMORE - SETTER
Deary High School - Deary, ID.
In 13 sets last week, Swanson dished 153 assists for an 11.77 assist per set average to go with 95% serve efficiency on 55 serves, 2.38 digs per set and 9 blocks. She is now second in the conference in digs per set with 9.26.
"Brooke had an exceptional week of play," said head coach Tim Davison. "She continues to make the right decisions in set selection. In all three matches this week, we had 4 hitters with 10 or more kills."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 5
Offensive: Brooke Spoor, Grays Harbor
Setter: Brooke Swanson, Columbia Basin
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Regional Players of the Week – Week 5
North
Offensive: Diane Olson, Olympic
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Holst, Bellevue
Defensive: Erika Weber, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Kerista Goodpastor, Yakima Valley
Setter: Brooke Swanson, Columbia Basin
Defensive: Kaitlin Ramsey, Spokane
West
Offensive: Brooke Spoor, Grays Harbor
Setter: Sara Caraveo, Grays Harbor
Defensive: Cassidy Thompson, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Grace Phillips, Linn-Benton
Setter: Elisha Levasa, Mt. Hood
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 4
JANE CALE
CHEMEKETA - FRESHMAN -SETTER
West Albany High School - Albany, OR.
In 14 sets last week, Cale dished 155 assists for a 11.07 assist per set average to go with 98% serve efficiency on 53 serves, 3.36 digs per set and 9 blocks. She also turned in a 56% kill efficiency on her 10 kills.
"Jane had another great week! She continues to be a true team leader on and off the court and impress us with her ability to play at a high level consistently.."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 4
Offensive: Sierra Mayberry, Clark
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
Regional Players of the Week – Week 4
North
Offensive: Carlee Rowell, Bellevue
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Hoist, Bellevue
Defensive: Averi Dyer, Belleuvue
East
Offensive: Hailee Etter, North Idaho
Setter: Brooke Swanson, CBC
Defensive: Hannah Pond, WWCC
West
Offensive: Megan Miller, Lower Columbia
Setter: Mahealani Stone, Pierce
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Sierra Mayberry, Clark
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Morgan Bolger, Chemeketa
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 3
AUTUMN DURAND
CENTRALIA - FRESHMAN - OUTSIDE HITTER Onalaska High School - Onalaska, WA.
In 25 sets last week, Durand had a blistering 116 kills on a 46% kill efficiency to go with 20 solo blocks and 50 digs. She also had 8 aces on a 90% serve average and a 2.06 serve-receive on 114 attempts.
"Autumn lead our team this week to the Clackamas Tournament Championship, she was named Tournament MVP. She is a great competitor and has pushed her teammates to play at the highest level capable."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 3
Offensive: Autumn Durand, Centralia
Setter: Peyton Timmons, Centralia
Defensive: Carly Davis , Yakima Valley
Regional Players of the Week – Week 3
North
Offensive: Karly Richardson, Skagit Valley
Setter: Megan Rogers/Railey Hoist, Bellevue
Defensive: Erika Weber, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Joelle Mahowald, Spokane
Setter: Kendall Collins, Spokane
Defensive: Carly Davis , Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: Autumn Durand, Centralia
Setter: Peyton Timmons, Centralia
Defensive: Jayde Jenkins, Grays Harbor
South
Offensive: Deeann Schaal, Clackamas
Setter: Montanna Gubrud, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Kyrie Keffer, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 2
AVERI DYER
Bellevue - Sophomore - Outside Hitter
Kalama HS - Kalama, WA
In 10 sets last week, Dyer had 41 kills on a 42% kill efficiency to go with 2 blocks and 30 digs. She also tallied 12 service aces on 54 serves and turned in a 2.42 serve-receive average.
"Averi had an outstanding week for us not only on the front row but on the serving line as well, getting us on runs each match. She is our go to hitter and continues to have a high kill efficiency with the amount of attempts she gets each match. Not only is she huge for us on offense but she had a great week on serve-receive letting us run what we want to run."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 2
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Hannah Pond, Walla Walla
Regional Players of the Week – Week 2
North
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Macy Magri, Edmonds
Defensive: Julia Clack, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Hailee Etter, North Idaho
Setter: Abbey Schwager, Walla Walla
Defensive: Hannah Pond, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Nina Bailey, Lower Columbia
Setter: Allie Bauer, Pierce
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Madison Pernich, Mt. Hood
Setter: Montanna Grubrud, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Mary Shorn, Clark
2017 Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 1
CARLY DAVIS
Yakima Valley - Sophomore - Libero
Selah HS - Selah, WA
In 21 sets last week, Davis had 100 digs for a 4.76 digs per set average, 8 aces in 71 serves with a 94% serve average and a 2.51 serve-receive efficiency.
"Carly has a great ability to read and move early to get to the ball. She made some spectacular saves this weekend. She is also a great team leader."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 1
Offensive: Madison Pernich, Mt. Hood
Setter: Macy Magri, Edmonds
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
Regional Players of the Week – Week 1
North
Offensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Setter: Macy Magri, Edmonds
Defensive: Erika Weber, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Kerista Goodpaster, Yakima Valley
Setter: Grace Roko, Blue Mountain
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: McKenna LaRoy, Lower Columbia
Setter: Allie Bauer, Pierce
Defensive: Malia Fakatoufifita, Pierce
South
Offensive: Madison Pernich, Mt. Hood
Setter: Jane Cale, Chemeketa
Defensive: Katelyn Payne, Clackamas
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 11
JESSICA SCHMAUTZ
Spokane - Sophomore - Outside Hitter
Lakeside HS - Nine Mile, WA
In 9 sets last week, Schmautz had 30 kills on a 42% kill efficiency, 4 blocks, 23 digs, 7 aces on 96% serving and a 2.29 serve-receive.
"Jessica had a big week and helped us clinch a spot in the NWAC tournament!" commented Spokane head coach Jenni Hull. "She is a great leader for us both on and off the court and she showcased that this week."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 11
Offensive: Jessica Schmautz, Spokane
Setter: Gigi Eastman/Olivia Jacoshenk, Clark
Defensive: Kaysie Cornelio, Umpqua
Regional Players of the Week – Week 11
North
Offensive: Sydney Lawrence, Edmonds
Setter: Sarah Carpenter, Olympic
Defensive: Julia Clack, Shoreline
East
Offensive: Jessica Schmautz, Spokane
Setter: Dani Burke/Alexis Garrison, Walla Walla
Defensive: Bianca Sanchez, Walla Walla
West
Offensive: Rachel Erickson, Lower Columbia
Setter: Haylee Savage, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Malia Kakatoufifita, Pierce
South
Offensive: Olivia Gulliford, Umpqua
Setter: GG Eastman/Olivia Jacoshenk, Clark
Defensive: Kaysie Cornelio, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 10
BRITTANY GAY
North Idaho- Sophomore - Setter
Lake City HS - Coeur d'Alene, ID
In 8 sets last week, Gay had 102 assists (12.75 per set) to go with 8 kills, 23 digs and 4 blocks.
"Brittany has improved and done a great job all season but really led us to important wins this last week," said North Idaho head coach Kelsey Stanley. "She is choosing who to set and where to set at the the best times. She is a great leader for our team.,".
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 10
Offensive: Kallie Schmit, Lower Columbia
Setter: Brittany Gay, North Idaho
Defensive: Haley Biermann, Skagit Valley
Regional Players of the Week – Week 10
North
Offensive: Taylor Alexander, Shoreline
Setter: Kendie Valade-Nunez & Marriah McEachern, Bellevue
Defensive: Haley Biermann, Skagit Valley
East
Offensive: Savannah Ruark, Walla Walla
Setter: Brittany Gay, North Idaho
Defensive: Carly Davis, Yakima Valley
West
Offensive: Kallie Schmit, Lower Columbia
Setter: Haylee Savage, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Alexis Fetul, Grays Harbor
South
Offensive: Chase Bohman, Linn-Benton
Setter: Montanna Gubrid, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Kaysie Cornelio, Umpqua
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 9
KYRSTEN WHITMORE
Columbia Basin - Freshman - Outside Hitter
Kiona-Benton HS - Benton City, WA
In 8 sets last week, Whitmore had 23 kills on an amazing 57.9% kill efficiency to go with 8 blocks.
"Kyrsten continues to improve and be an offensive force for us," said Columbia Basin head coach Sandra Olin.
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NWAC Payers of the Week - Week 9
Offensive: Kyrsten Whitmore, CBC
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
Setter: Montanna Gubrid, Linn Benton
Regional Players of the Week – Week 9
North
Offensive: Dani Johnson, Skagit Valley
Setter: Carlie Howard/Aliah Kim, Shoreline
Defensive: Mia Due, Everett
East
Offensive: Kyrsten Whitmore, CBC
Setter: Molly Cavanaugh, YVC
Defensive: Carly Davis, YVC
West
Offensive: Jazmine Johnson-McCoy, Tacoma
Setter: Natalie Patton, SPSCC
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Connie Tua, SWOCC
Setter: Montanna Gubrid, Linn Benton
Defensive: Courtney Smith, MHCC
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 8
AVERI DYER
Bellevue - Freshman - Outside Hitter
In 14 sets last week, Dyer had 67 digs (4.79 dps), three blocks, 3 aces and a 2.47 serve receive average.
"Averi had an outstanding week in serve receive," said BC head coach Jocelyn Lawerence. "In one of the matches in the crossover she passed a 3.0. She is extremely effective on the back row and can read an offense well. Her defense and serve receive allowed us to run the ball the way we want to."
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 8
Offensive: Claire Lacey, Olympic
Setter: Elisha LeVasa, Mt. Hood
Defensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
Regional Players of the Week – Week 8
North
Offensive: Claire Lacey, Olympic
Setter: Kendle Valade-Nunez & Marriah McEachern, Bellevue
Defensive: Averi Dyer, Bellevue
East
Offensive: Lindsey Carpenter, Walla Walla
Setter: Dani Burke & Alexis Garrison, Walla Walla
Defensive: Kara Nitteberg, Spokane
West
Offensive: Zoe Gaines, Highline
Setter: Haylee Savage, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Brooke Mosier, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Mindy Wilmes, Linn-Benton
Setter: Elisha LeVasa, Mt. Hood
Defensive: Courtney Smith, Mt. Hood
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 7
CHASE BOHMAN
Linn-Benton - Sophomore - Outside Hitter
In seven sets last week, Bohman had 40 kills (5.7 kps) on a 45.1% kill efficiency, 17 digs and 1 blocks.
"Chase played so smart this weekend in her attack, stated LBCC head coach Jayme Frazier. "She was dominant in both matches for us. Her overall game was so consistent. She is playing aggressively and is out in front leading with passion and positivity."
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Regional Players of the Week – Week 7
North
Offensive: Taylor Alexander, Shoreline
Setter: Carlie Howard, Shoreline
Defensive: Hayley Beiermann, Skagit Valley
East
Offensive: Lindsey Carpenter, Walla Walla
Setter: Dani Burke & Alexis Garrison, Wall Walla
Defensive: Bianca Sanchez, Spokane
West
Offensive: Rachel Erickson, Lower Columbia
Setter: Megan Gibson & Sara Caraveo, Grays Harbor
Defensive: Khloe Clark, Lower Columbia
South
Offensive: Chase Bohman, Linn-Benton
Setter: Montanna Gubrud, Linn-Benton
Defensive: Courtney Misner, Clark
Under Armour Volleyball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week – Week 6
HAYLEE SAVAGE
Lower Columbia - Sophomore - Setter
In six sets last week, Savage had 82 assists (13.8 per set), 5 service aces, digs and a pair of blocks.
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NWAC Players of the Week - Week 5
Offensive: Taija Jones, Chemeketa
Setter: Haylee Savage, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Olivia Kovacs, Pierce
Regional Players of the Week – Week 6
North
Offensive: Kyla Pitzman, Shoreline
Setter: Carlie Howard & Aliah Kim, Shoreline
Defensive: Natasha Valentine, Edmonds
East
Offensive: Jessica Schmautz, Spokane
Setter: Dani Burke & Alexis Garrison, Wall Walla CC
Defensive: Bianca Sanchez, Spokane
West
Offensive: Bria Buchanan, Grays Harbor
Setter: Haylee Savage, Lower Columbia
Defensive: Olivia Kovacs, Pierce
South
Offensive: Taija Jones, Chemeketa
Setter: Madison Ross/Kiana Yokoi, Chemeketa
Defensive: Tory Bennett, Chemeketa
