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Girls Volleyball: All-State Teams Released for 2025 Season

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AURORA – The Colorado High School Activities Association has announced the 2025 All-State Girls Volleyball teams. The teams are presented by CHSAANow.com and MaxPreps.

These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues and then a vote open to all coaches across the state. To be eligible for the ballot, players must have first received first-team all-league honors. Teams with more than seven players represent ties in voting.

Class 5A

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Player of the Year: Bergen Waitman, Valor Christian

Co-Coach of the Year: Jayne McHugh + Trisha Kroll, Valor Christian

First Team











Player School Pos Yr
Tegan Beuhler Valor Christian MB Sr.
Logan Cary Rock Canyon RS/S Sr.
Morgan Holloman Pine Creek MB Sr.
Emery Johnson Fossil Ridge OH Jr.
Lauren Waggoner Chaparral OH Sr.
Bergen Waitman Valor Christian OH Sr.
Anaya Wright Rampart OH Jr.

Second Team











Player School Pos Yr
Reese Betschart Legend OH/DS Sr.
Amari Clark Rock Canyon OH Sr.
Whitney Dewicki Dakota Ridge OH Sr.
Olivia Ewing Fossil Ridge MH Sr.
Ava Johnson Chaparral DS Sr.
Rylee Lambert Pueblo West OH/DS Sr.
Rylee Sonnenfeld Ralston Valley S/OPP Sr.

Honorable Mention

  • Josephine Abeyta, Heritage, MB/OH/RS, Sr.

  • Elise Arends, Niwot, L/DS, Sr.

  • Allison Bailey, Horizon, MB, Jr.

  • Jenna Baller, Chaparral, DS, Sr.

  • Bricelyn Baudino, Pueblo West, L/DS, Sr.

  • Bella Berger, Niwot, OH/DS, Sr.

  • Cambelle Brammer, Fruita Monument, OH, Sr.

  • Kenzie Brown, Ralston Valley, MB, Jr.

  • Trinity Burchett, Fossil Ridge, L, Sr.

  • Annie Cecil, Legend, MB/OH, Jr.

  • Parker Clarke, Fruita Monument, S, Jr.

  • Rileigh Dixon, Mountain Vista, OH, Jr.

  • Londyn Donaldson, Cherokee Trail, MB/OH, So.

  • Makenna Fischer, Denver South, L/DS, Sr.

  • Alize Flores, Cherokee Trail, L, Sr.

  • Trinity Fore, Cherry Creek, MB, Sr.

  • Cecelie Franklin, Arapahoe, Jr.

  • Gabby Gallardo, Pine Creek, OPP/OH, Sr.

  • Maja Giecold, Boulder, L/DS/S, Jr.

  • Kaiya Gilbert, Castle View, S, Sr.

  • Codi Jackson, Brighton, Sr.

  • Kandice Kountz, Northfield, S/OPP, Sr.

  • Avery Krause, Cherokee Trail, S, Sr.

  • Heavyn Lucero, Denver South, MH, Sr.

  • Maddie Lynett, Columbine, S/OPP, Sr.

  • Gabriella Melecio, Rampart, L, Sr.

  • Brenna Moerman, Doherty, OH, Fr.

  • Emme Mordi, Chatfield, OH/OPP, Jr.

  • Aislin Oldach, Legacy, OH, Sr.

  • Elena Paz, Rock Canyon, L/DS, Jr.

  • Sofia Posada, Mountain Vista, DS/L, So.

  • Sarah Reinhart, Fossil Ridge, S, Sr.

  • Sienna Reser, Dakota Ridge, MB, Sr.

  • Anayah Rucker, Eaglecrest, OH, Sr.

  • Kendra Runyon, Broomfield, RS/S/OH, Sr.

  • Jarely Sanchez-Castillo, Westminster, S/L, Sr.

  • Kate Schroetlin, Loveland, L/OH, Sr.

  • Sofia Screaton, Columbine, OH/OPP, Jr.

  • Trinity Simon, Golden, OH, Sr.

  • Summer Treiber, Denver North, OH/MB, Sr.

  • Lucy Tricco, Regis Jesuit, S/RS, Sr.

  • Brynley Warta, Mountain Vista, MB, Jr.

  • Alex Williams, Arvada West, S, Sr.

  • Ella Wilson, Fossil Ridge, MH, Jr.

Class 4A

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Player of the Year: Delaney Lauer, University

Coach of the Year: Jared Rudiger, University

First Team











Player School Pos Yr
Madelyn Bahnsen Windsor OH/MB/RS Sr.
Madi Crowe Lewis-Palmer OH Sr.
Jordan Halley University OH/OPP Sr.
Delaney Lauer University OH/OPP So.
Maggie Legg Montrose OH Sr.
Landry Roberts Cheyenne Mountain OH Jr.
Avery Smiley Windsor L Jr.

Second Team











Player School Pos Yr
Neva Cook Green Mountain S Sr.
Aubrey Harrington Lutheran S/RS Sr.
Cady Knight Lewis-Palmer L Sr.
Marcella Mendoza Montrose OH Jr.
Lilly Nelson Montrose S Sr.
Cynthia Orona Battle Mountain OH Sr.
Libby Wilson Berthoud S/OPP Jr.


Honorable Mention

  • Livianna Aguilar, University, L/OH, Jr.

  • Alexi Arnell, Coronado, S, Jr.

  • Gabriella Aviles, Fort Lupton, So.

  • Braelyn Bailey, Roosevelt, OH/S, Sr.

  • Brooklyn Barnett, Palmer, S/OH, So.

  • Analise Barros, Skyview, MB, Sr.

  • Sage Bishop, Conifer, OH, Jr.

  • Hayden Buscher, Conifer, S, Sr.

  • Brynn Clementi, Pueblo County, S/RS, Fr.

  • Alana Costello, Mead, L/DS, Sr.

  • Rylee Edmondson, Lewis-Palmer, MB, Sr.

  • Shelby Elms, Mullen, Jr.

  • Janie Gonzales, Steamboat Springs, MB, Sr.

  • Cailin Hall, Mead, S/RS, So.

  • Taryn Hall, Falcon, S/OH, Sr.

  • Raegen John, Canon City, L/DS/S, Jr.

  • Eden Johnson, Pueblo County, OH, Jr.

  • Aivah King, Cheyenne Mountain, MH, So.

  • Rylee Klatt, Mead, OH, Sr.

  • Alivia Lambrecht-Gardner, Standley Lake, S, Sr.

  • Alyvia Lane, Falcon, MB/RS, Fr.

  • Olivia Ley, Canon City, OPP, Sr.

  • Keira Lunn, Lewis-Palmer, S/RS, Sr.

  • JoJo Martin, Standley Lake, OH, Fr.

  • Jersey McCollum, Timnath, Jr.

  • Madeline Miller, Lutheran, DS, Jr.

  • Kaylee Molina, Glenwood Springs, OH/DS, Sr.

  • Cheyanne Ortiz, Pueblo East, S/RS, Sr.

  • Gabby Peonio, Mullen, Sr.

  • Olivia Pitts, Falcon, MB/RS, So.

  • Tillie Reid, Canon City, OH, Sr.

  • Brynn Ressler, Cheyenne Mountain, OH/L, Sr.

  • Lilly Rice, Arvada, OH/RS, Jr.

  • Kenley Rudiger, University, S/OPP/DS, So.

  • Ashlynn Saenz, Pueblo Central, L, Jr.

  • Quinn Sholder, Windsor, MH/RS, Jr.

  • Grace Sims, Glenwood Springs, RS/OH, Sr.

  • Kyleigh Taylor, Fort Lupton, Jr.

  • Avery Tychsen, Berthoud, OH/OPP, Jr.

  • Lesley Urrutia, The Pinnacle, OH, Sr.

  • Layla Valdez, Pueblo East, MH/MB, Sr.

  • Jenna Warwick, Standley Lake, MB/OPP, Sr.

  • Makayla Wear, Delta, L, Sr.

  • Riley Weatherred, Eagle Valley, OH, Jr.

  • Avery White, Silver Creek, OH/MH, Jr.

  • Avery Williams, Windsor, MH/RS, So.

  • Lucy Worrell, Lutheran, MH, Jr.

Class 3A

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Player of the Year: Madi Smith, Eaton

Coach of the Year: Annie Mortensen, Alamosa

First Team











Player School Pos Yr
Laci Christensen Alamosa OH Sr.
Chloe Crider Eaton OH Sr.
Ashlyn Delaney The Classical Academy OH Jr.
Kaylynn Pardue Resurrection Christian MH Sr.
Aubrey Rothermich Alamosa MB Sr.
Madi Smith Eaton OH Sr.
Karsyn Tonche Sterling RS/MH/OH Fr.

Second Team











Player School Pos Yr
Norah Hollis The Village OH So.
Kylee Mayes Resurrection Christian S/DS So.
Abby Nance Forge Christian S/OPP Sr.
Ashlyn Rice Alamosa S Fr.
Trinity Salberg Eaton S Sr.
Avery Shipman Bayfield S Sr.
Morgan Stitzer Stargate School

Sr.

Honorable Mention

  • McKenna Adams, Jefferson Academy, MH, Sr.

  • Kendall Anderson, Colorado Academy, MB/OH, Jr.

  • Laura Bell, Middle Park, S, Fr.

  • Lesli Chavez, DSST: College View, L, Sr.

  • Keiton Chavira, Lamar, L, Sr.

  • Sydney Connors, DSST: Montview, OH/L, Sr.

  • Blake Coors, Resurrection Christian, DS/L, Sr.

  • Addison Davis, Forge Christian, OH, Jr.

  • Carolina De La Torre, DSST: Conservatory Green, MB, Sr.

  • Sammy Denison, Cedaredge, OH/DS, Sr.

  • Evie DeTienne, North Fork, L, Sr.

  • Austin Duncan, Kent Denver, MH, Jr.

  • Peyton Fosha, Middle Park, OH, Sr.

  • Bella Geypens, Forge Christian, OH, Sr.

  • Katie Gieske, The Classical Academy, MB, Sr.

  • Jessica Gilmore, Cedaredge, OH, Sr.

  • Yarely Gomez, KIPP Denver Collegiate, So.

  • Mireya Gomez, Lamar, MH/OH, Jr.

  • Addy Grossnickle, Platte Valley, L/DS, Sr.

  • Zoe Haataja, KIPP Denver Collegiate, Sr.

  • Aili Haisley, The Vanguard School, L/DS, Sr.

  • Ava Harlow, Coal Ridge, S/OPP, Sr.

  • Elizabeth (Lizzy) Hegemann, STEM School Highlands Ranch, OH, Sr.

  • Avery Jaeger, The Classical Academy, S, Sr.

  • Rose Kowal, Gunnison, MB, Sr.

  • Addy Krug, Lamar, OH, Sr.

  • Aubriel Loken, Gunnison, L/S, Sr.

  • Brooklyn Lovato, La Junta, L/DS, Sr.

  • Brook Luhmann, Prospect Ridge Academy, OH/RS, Sr.

  • Mia Martin, DSST: Conservatory Green, S, Jr.

  • Railey Maske, Eaton, MH/OPP, Sr.

  • Rylie McCarroll, Centauri, Jr.

  • Molly McLemore, Prospect Ridge Academy, MB, Jr.

  • Paige Michaelson, Resurrection Christian, OH/MH, Fr.

  • Addison Miller, The Village, S, Sr.

  • Ashley Padilla Martinez, Arrupe Jesuit, MB, Sr.

  • Chloe Pan, Stargate School, So.

  • Persephone Phinney, Banning Lewis Academy, OH/RS, Sr.

  • Mariam Qasemi, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, S/OH, Jr.

  • Lauren Rich, Bayfield, L, Sr.

  • Kenzi Rubottom, Sterling, OH, So.

  • Lillie Sheppard, St. Mary’s Academy, Sr.

  • Neveah Speicher, Brush, MH, Sr.

  • Leah Torres, DSST: Conservatory Green, L, Sr.

  • Emilee Venneberg, Bennett, S/RS, Jr.

  • Aubrey Welfelt, Gunnison, OH, Sr.

  • Reese White, Stargate School, So.

  • Clara Wright, Peak to Peak, MH, So.

  • Laynee Zeldenthuis, North Fork, MH, Sr.

  • Meining Zhang, The Vanguard School, S/OPP, Sr.

Class 2A

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Player of the Year: Carlee Cox, Simla

Coach of the Year: Kelly Kocerha, Simla

First Team











Player School Pos Yr
Ryen Carlson Sedgwick County S Jr.
Anessa Colglazier Holyoke

Sr.
Carlee Cox Simla

Jr.
Katie Gotschall Simla

Sr.
Trenna Kocerha Simla

Fr.
Taylor Mendenhall Swink MB/OH Sr.
Lainee Nein Sedgwick County S/OH Sr.

Second Team











Player School Pos Yr
Brynlee Amendt Simla

Fr.
Kinlee Cox Simla

Fr.
Saria Hawkins Wiggins DS/L Sr.
Ava Leininger Simla

So.
Brooke Schmidt Wiggins MH Sr.
Kelly Sirios Ignacio S Jr.
Aubree Wyatt Dolores OH Jr.

Honorable Mention

  • Syriah Alvarez, Fowler, S/OPP, Jr.

  • Betty Bartok, Vail Christian, S/RS, Sr.

  • Jaslyn Bates, Fowler, OH/MB, Sr.

  • Kashlynn Blasingame, Swink, S/RS/OH, Jr.

  • Natalie Bohannon, Denver Christian, MH, Sr.

  • Isabella Bond, Rye, MH, Sr.

  • Tenley Brasington, Vail Christian, S/RS, Jr.

  • Lily Cameron, Front Range Christian, S/RS, Jr.

  • Isabella Chacon, Hoehne, L, Sr.

  • Kendall Chavez, Dolores, OH, Jr.

  • Sara Christensen, Thomas MacLaren School, MH, Sr.

  • Michaela Coleman, Lyons, MH/MH, Jr.

  • Bethany Cure, Burlington, OH/RS/MH, Sr.

  • Keira Doan, Loveland Classical, S/RS/OH, Sr.

  • Haylee Easler, Simla, So.

  • Jadann Eck, Las Animas, Jr.

  • Bella Flores, Dayspring Christian Academy, OH/OPP/S, Sr.

  • Braylee Foster, Hoehne, MB/MH, Jr.

  • Lauren Gonzales, Yuma, MH, Sr.

  • Abigail Hassell, Thomas MacLaren School, OH, Sr.

  • Annabelle Hay, Lyons, OH, Jr.

  • Daisy Heberlie, Swink, MB/OH/RS, Jr.

  • Evie Hinds, Monte Vista, S, Sr.

  • Rayvonn Holmes, Burlington, S/RS/DS, Sr.

  • Ainsley Joseph, Fountain Valley, L/OH, So.

  • Karsyn Kerr, Wiggins, OH/RS, So.

  • Courtlyn Kinnie, Holyoke, Sr.

  • Avery Koenig, Sanford, S, Sr.

  • Belle Kropp, Holyoke, Sr.

  • Hannah Lehner, Two Roads Charter School, S, Jr.

  • Abby Leveillee, Heritage Christian, L/OH, Sr.

  • Karley Linnebur, Byers, OH/MB/RS, So.

  • Annabelle Loucks, Heritage Christian, OH/OPP, Jr.

  • Mary McClarrinon, Vail Christian, OH, Jr.

  • Lynzee Neal, Burlington, OH/S/DS, Sr.

  • Alleah Neil, Ignacio, MH, So.

  • Samantha Nickell, Peyton, OH/MB, Sr.

  • Bailey Nighswonger, Yuma, RS, Sr.

  • Delia Noel, Telluride, MH/OH, Sr.

  • Mia O’Neil, Crested Butte, OH, Jr.

  • Kristin Osborne, Heritage Christian, S/RS, Sr.

  • Bella Peterson, Sanford, MH/OH, Sr.

  • Taylor Phillips, Caprock Academy, OH/DS, Sr.

  • Madison Porto, Fowler, MH/OPP, Sr.

  • Braydin Raley, Meeker, L, Sr.

  • Addie Roepke, Del Norte, MB, Sr.

  • Seine Roy, Rye, L/DS/RS, Sr.

  • Addison Ruter, Denver Christian, OH, Sr.

  • Brylee Shy, Custer County, OH, Sr.

  • Larriana Taggart, Swink, L/DS, Jr.

  • Elise Vincent, Gilpin County, OH/S, Sr.

  • Audrey Voss, Lyons, OH, Jr.

  • Aubrie Waugh, Calhan, Sr.

  • Amina Weber, Denver Christian, MH/OH, Jr.

  • Addyson Wyatt, Dolores, S/OPP, Fr.

Class 1A

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Player of the Year: Ashley Bornhoft, Fleming

Coach of the Year: Megan King, Fleming

First Team











Player School Pos Yr
Ashley Bornhoft Fleming

Sr.
Abrielle Gomez McClave

Sr.
Avery Hemphill McClave

Jr.
Jaylyn Lynch Merino

Sr.
Brooke Schaefer Fleming

Sr.
Ashlynn Steinbrunn McClave

Sr.
Quincy Stull Fleming

Sr.

Second Team












Player School Pos Yr
Camryn Coleman Granada

Fr.
Brylin Gomer Flatirons Academy OH/RS Sr.
Sophie Isenbart Stratton MB Sr.
Ciana Lousberg Fleming

Sr.
Kya Piel Merino

Sr.
Jadelynn Powell Merino

Sr.
Ryann Svoboda Caliche

Sr.
Ellie Wagner Evangel Christian Academy OH Jr.

Honorable Mention

  • Yesenia Almanza, McClave, So.

  • Abigail Anderson, South Baca, So.

  • Jaleysia Atkins, Primero, OH, Jr.

  • Tanna Bailey, Prairie, MH/OH/MB, Sr.

  • Mia Castro, Evangel Christian Academy, OH/MB, Jr.

  • Hayley Chamberlain, Fleming, Jr.

  • Alyssa Costain, Evangel Christian Academy, S, Fr.

  • Addy Dodds, Mile High Academy, OH/DS, Jr.

  • Hayden Eggleston, Cotopaxi, Sr.

  • Sarah Elmore, South Baca, Jr.

  • Megan Ferguson, Pikes Peak Christian, Sr.

  • Paityn Forry, Lone Star, Sr.

  • Lara Gregory, Denver Waldorf, S, Jr.

  • Eliana Gutierrez, South Baca, Sr.

  • Melanie Hermes, Elbert, L, Sr.

  • Brigette Kite, Idalia, S, Sr.

  • Jacee Kravig, Wiley, S/MH, Jr.

  • Hannah Kugler, Prairie, MH/OH/RS, Jr.

  • Kiley Kuhn, Kiowa, Sr.

  • Jade Kuntz, Lone Star, Sr.

  • Eden Lopez, Pikes Peak Christian, Fr.

  • Nicole Ludgate, Prairie, S/OH/RS, Sr.

  • Cobi Mackey, Springfield, OH, So.

  • Adisyn Miell, Cheraw, S/OH/OPP, Sr.

  • Jenna Nehrbass, Flatirons Academy, MB, Sr.

  • Annie O’Meara, Denver Waldorf, OH/MB, Sr.

  • Delaney Piel, Merino, Fr.

  • Dayzriana Quintana, Granada, MH/MB, Jr.

  • Shay Rady, Kit Carson, Sr.

  • Lylah Reinhardt, Wiley, S/MH, So.

  • Jocelyn Rivera, Primero, S/RS, Sr.

  • Cambria Seaman, Hi-Plains, OH, So.

  • Isabella Shew, Primero, L/DS, Sr.

  • Lili Taylor, Plateau Valley, L/DS, Sr.

  • Aedyn Tribelhorn, Otis, Sr.

  • Kinsley Williams, Granada, S/RS, Jr.

  • Kara Wilson, Eads, OH/MH/S, Sr.

  • Lexi Witt, Flagler, Sr.

  • Anna Wollert, Eads, MH/MB, Jr.

  • Rylee Wyer, Kiowa, Jr.



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Western’s Dixon signs to play volleyball at Hannibal-LaGrange University

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Ferris State Bulldogs to celebrate football, volleyball teams

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Updated Jan. 8, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ET

It’s been another banner season for the Ferris State football team, and the university is ready to celebrate it, along with the success of its volleyball program.

Ferris State President Bill Pink declared Monday “Bulldog Spirit Day,” with the university in Big Rapids hosting a “high-energy event” at the David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to join university employees and students in the celebration.

Ferris State University will hold a celebration Monday to honor the football team's national championship (pictured), as well as the volleyball team's second straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

The Bulldogs’ football team won its fourth Division II national championship in five seasons last month, defeating Harding, 42-21, in McKinney, Texas. The national title was the exclamation point on 16-0 season in which the Bulldogs averaged a whopping 52.8 points per game and set a program record for victories in a season.



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Arizona Wildcats volleyball gets commitments OH Woods, setter Siapani

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Charita “Rita” Stubbs, head coach, Brenna Ginder (3) - STANFORD, CALI. -- Volleyball vs South Dakota State, NCAA Round 1, at Maples Pavilion Dec. 5, 2025.

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Arizona volleyball went into the portal season needing a setter and a pin hitter. Head coach Rita Stubbs and her staff got both in outside hitter Payton Woods and setter Maria Olga ‘Mo’ Siapani.

It’s the sign of the times. One of Arizona volleyball’s newest additions will be making her fourth stop in four years, a fact that she makes light of in her announcement.

Woods announced her commitment to the Wildcats on Tuesday. She spent last year at Virginia Tech, her sophomore year at Mississippi State, and her freshman season at Sam Houston State.

Woods will give the Wildcats some experience at the pins after the loss of Jordan Wilson. She will join Carlie Cisneros, Paige Thies, and incoming freshman Hayden Reeder on the left side, although Stubbs has said that Reeder can play both pins. The incoming freshman will join the Wildcats early for spring practice and tournaments.

The Wildcats will have returners Renee Jones and Britt Carlson on the right side. They also have Sydnie Vanek, who played middle blocker in 2025 but has played both pins during her three years at Arizona.

Woods had her best season at the high major level last season with the Hokies. The 6-foot-1 outside had 3.15 kills per set in 105 sets across 31 matches. She hit .194. She had 1.04 digs per set and 0.47 blocks per set. She contributed a total of 3.50 points per set.

The addition of Woods gives the Wildcats six pin hitters. That’s the number Stubbs has said she prefers.

The question remains who will be setting for Woods and the other pins. Arizona was said to be in on a few setters this offseason, and at least one had reportedly set up a visit. One after another committed to other programs, mostly those that offer revenue sharing for volleyball. The Wildcats eventually got an experienced setter, though.

Former University of Albany setter Siapani has Arizona volleyball in her Instagram bio and an organization that helps international players find scholarship opportunities in the U.S. has announced the commitment. Siapani’s account is set to private, so any personal announcement isn’t viewable.

Siapani has extensive experience playing both indoor and beach volleyball for the Cyprus national program, including at the senior level. She has also had a big impact at Albany from the minute she stepped on campus.

Siapani was the America East Rookie of the Year and a second-team all-conference player in 2024. She was the setter of the week five times and the rookie of the week six times that season.

In her sophomore season, Siapani was the America East Setter of the Year and on the all-conference first team after leading the league with 9.08 assists per set and finishing eighth with 2.89 digs per set. She led her team to the finals of the conference tournament where they fell to top-seeded UMBC.

Siapani’s biggest hurdle at Arizona will be her height. She is listed at just 5-foot-8. While that is fine when she is in the back row, it will be more difficult if she is put in a position of having to block Power 4 players.

Arizona could conceivably go to a 6-2 system that would allow Siapani to sub out when her position rotates to the front row. That would have her paired with returner Chloe Giehtbrock at the setting position. While the 6-2 system was fairly popular in the Big 12 this season, it hasn’t been common at Arizona over the years.

The Wildcats made their first NCAA Tournament since 2018 and won a tournament game for the first time since 2016 in 2025. If they could keep their sophomore class intact, it appeared that they had a good chance to maintain or improve on that success next season. That’s tough to do in this day and age, though.

Sophomore setter Avery Scoggins announced her intention to transfer within hours of the Wildcats’ elimination from the tournament. She has since committed to Vanderbilt, which is much closer to her home in North Carolina.

Arizona also parted ways with Giorgia Mandotti. The defensive specialist was honored on senior day. Although she was just a junior, she will graduate from Arizona. While she expressed a desire to return, it didn’t work out that way. She may play her final season elsewhere.

The addition of Siapani and Woods will give Arizona 16 players when the other two freshmen join the team this summer. Teams are allowed 18 under the NCAA roster limits, but Arizona only funds 14.75 scholarships.





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HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies volleyball coach Cindy Pindral announced six incoming freshmen to the team for the 2026 season. They are outside hitter Reagan Lesley, middle blocker Laney Knaack, setter Ella Maxwell, outside hitter Kayla Heinonen, defensive specialist Natalie Leach, and outside hitter Mia Hahn. They have all committed to continuing their education and playing careers at Michigan Tech in the fall.

“This is a very exciting and dynamic signing class that will bring a lot of energy and skill to our roster,” Pindral said. “Each of these student-athletes have earned high accolades during their prep careers, and I have no doubt that they will each leave a positive mark on our program.”

Reagan Lesley

Reagan is a 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Clinton Township, Michigan. She was a four-year starter on varsity and two-time captain for Chippewa Valley High School, where she led the Big Reds to three consecutive conference championships. She was the 2024 MVP/Player of the Year for her conference. Reagan was a three-year All-Conference First Team selection, a two-time First Team All-County, and a four-year All-State Academic Student.

In her senior season, Reagan was named All-Region and broke Chippewa Valley’s 29-year-old kills record with over 1,400 kills and led her team to its first district championship since 2014. She played club for both Michigan Elite and Unified.

Reagan will be pursuing a degree in business.

Laney Knaack

Laney is a 6-0 middle blocker from Waunakee, Wisconsin. She has been the starting middle for Waunakee High School varsity, as well as for Sting United and Madtown 18-1s national club teams. During her senior season, Waunakee was ranked fourth in the state in Division 1, went 41-9-0 overall, and made it to the Wisconsin State semifinals. Waunakee also won its conference in her junior and senior years.

In her senior season, Laney earned Honorable Mention All-State Badger-Large Conference, Second Team All-Conference, ranked second in the conference in hitting percentage, and fourth in blocks.

Laney will be pursuing a degree in business.

Ella Maxwell

Ella is a 5-8 left-handed setter from North Aurora, Illinois. She was a three-year starter for West Aurora High School and the captain of the team in her senior year. She received Upstate Eight Conference Player of the Year honors in 2025 and was a three-time All-Academic Varsity Scholar. Ella led her team to a Conference Championship in 2024 and a runner-up finish in 2025, which marked the first time the school advanced past the first round of regionals in 2019. Ella hit the 1,000-career assist mark in her senior season with 600 assists as her season total.

She also played for Club Fusion Volleyball Club for six years and was a JVA-Watchlist member in her junior year. Additionally, Ella was a State Qualifier in track and field for the 4×400 relay in 2023 and 2024. She earned All-Conference and All-Academic honors in track and field in 2023 and 2024.

Ella will be pursuing a degree in business at Tech.

Kayla Heinonen

Kayla is a 5-8 outside hitter from Delano, Minnesota. She was a four-year varsity player for Delano High School and attended the Minnesota State Tournament in two of the four years. She was voted All-Conference and won the team’s Leadership Award in each of the last three seasons.

In her senior season, Heinonen held Delano’s highest hitting percentage and earned an All-Tournament team spot at the AAA Showcase Tournament. She plays for Crossfire Volleyball Club at the Elite level. Kayla also had three state appearances for Delano track and field.

She will be pursuing a degree in either business or kinesiology/integrative physiology.

Natalie Leach

Natalie is a 5-5 defensive specialist from Burlington, Wisconsin, where she was a three-year letter winner for Burlington High School and played club for VC United. Natalie helped lead her team to Conference Championships in the 2023 and 2025 seasons and was a State Qualifier in WIAA Division 1 in her 2023 season.

She was named team captain in her senior season and led the Demons with 4.2 digs per set, and earned First Team All-County and Honorable Mention All-State recognition. Natalie was named to the WVCA All-Academic Team in all three eligible seasons and named First Team Best and Brightest by AVCA for her senior season.

She plans to major in engineering.

Mia Hahn

Mia is a 5-11 outside hitter from Fairbanks, Alaska, where she was a two-year letter winner for Lathrop High School. Mia was named MVP and First Team Middle Alaska Conference All-Conference while helping her team to a 4A State Tournament Quarterfinal appearance in the 2025 season. She led the conference in kills and earned multiple All-Tournament awards, including Best Attacker at the Whaler Invitation in Barrow, Alaska.

Mia competes with Alaska Elevate Volleyball Club and was recently selected as one of the top 12 players in the state of Alaska to represent the Alaska U.S. Team at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon, where she will compete against Canadian provincial teams and international programs, including Norway and Finland. Prior to Lathrop, Mia competed for Kaiserslautern High School (Germany) and earned All-Euros Tournament Team honors as a sophomore.

She plans to major in business while at Tech.



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Hornets Indoor Track & Field Prepares to Host Burg Open

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Lynchburg, Va. – Following a month-long hiatus over winter break, the University of Lynchburg indoor track & field teams return to the oval on Friday, Jan. 9 to host the Burg Open at the Liberty Indoor Track Complex.

Field events will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the women’s weight throw, while running events begin at 11:00 a.m. with the women’s 60-meter hurdle prelims. The 60-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles will feature prelims and finals, while every other event will move straight to finals.

Meet History

The 2025-2026 season marks Lynchburg’s third year holding the event, though Friday signifies the first home meet for Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Mario Wilson.

At last season’s competition, first-year athletes claimed victories in 10 of the 15 individual track events. In the meet’s debut in 2024, Lynchburg created a memorable men’s 3,000m event that saw 13 Hornets claim personal bests in one race.

The Burg Open is the Hornets’ second of four meets at the indoor facility this season, as Lynchburg plans to compete at the Brant Tolsma Invitational and Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational. Lynchburg traveled across town to Liberty to open the season on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5 at the Liberty Kickoff. 

Early-Season Success

In the team’s opening meets, several Hornets inched closer to posting program-record marks to begin the season. Rylee Turner clocked 26.00 in the 200-meter dash to trail Aniya Seward’s school record by four hundredths of a second, while thrower Kenzie Swicegood moved within two feet of the women’s weight throw record with a 55′ 1″ (16.79m) toss.

On the men’s side, Micah Leech collected 4,999 points in the men’s heptathlon to post a personal best and improve his second-place standing on the all-time list.

Lynchburg will compete each weekend until the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1.

Live Results

To access live splits, meet information and performance lists from the 2026 Burg Open, click here.

The meet will be live-streamed on the Lynchburg Hornets Sports Network.

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Cal Poly beach volleyball to premiere at local movie theater

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From the sand to the big screen! Grab the popcorn Cal Poly beach volleyball is coming to a movie theater near you.
 
On Monday, January 12 the documentary “Kicking Up Sand” will premiere at the Fremont Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo.

The documentary, produced by Cal Poly supporter Jon Hastings, is a behind the scenes look at the Mustangs’ 2025 season following them from preseason through the NCAA Championship.

There will be a red carpet at Fremont Theater with players and coaches starting at 5 p.m.

Then at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Q&A session with the coaches and players. That will be followed by the premiere of the documentary at 7 p.m.
 
You can purchase tickets at the Fremont Theater or on their website: https://www.fremontslo.com/events/kicking-up-sand-cal-poly-beach-volleyball-film-premiere/
 
Last season, the Mustangs finished with a 31-8 record, a run to the Final Four, and a final ranking of fourth in the country.





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