High school volleyball: The News Tribune’s 2025 All-Area team
First- and second-team selections for The News Tribune’s 2025 All-Area volleyball team.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Addy Conner, North Thurston, sr. — The dominant, 6-foot-2 outside hitter was as clutch as she was consistent, piling 534 kills, 190 digs, 28 blocks and 24 aces that powered No. 1 North Thurston to the 3A state title in Yakima. The 3A PSL Nisqually co-MVP and Cal Poly beach volleyball commit was named 3A State Tournament MVP.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jackie Meyer, North Thurston — Guided the Rams to the 3A state title in Yakima, the first championship in any girls sport in school history. No. 1 North Thurston (28-1) swept No. 2 Mount Spokane for the first-place trophy, dropping a single tournament set in four matches.
OUTSIDE HITTERS
Tove Hugus, Tumwater, sr. — The 2A Evergreen MVP and “heartbeat” of the T-Birds carried Tumwater into the 2A quarterfinals, totaling 294 kills and 286 digs. “She did a great job at buying in and creating our own team culture,” head coach Kennedy Croft said. “She grew into a composed and steady leader and owned being our go-to girl.”
Charlie Leipheimer, Tahoma, sr. — First-team 4A NPSL selection was a steady presence in Maple Valley, appearing in all 26 matches this fall. Tahoma’s primary receiver piled 361 kills and 312 digs with 54 aces.
Selana Morales, Curtis, sr. — The 4A SPSL’s offensive MVP proved one of the most-feared hitters in the South Sound and led the defending 4A-champion Vikings back into the title game. Posted 290 kills and 51 blocks.
Kinley Smith, Timberline, jr. — The South Sound’s leader in kills (577) was an all-around force for the state-tournament Blazers with a blend of power and finesse. Smith posted 10+ kills in 34 of Timberline’s 38 matches this fall with 81 total aces, 50 blocks, and 359 digs (3.3/set). 3A PSL Nisqually Defensive Player of the Year.
Jenica Walling, Cascade Christian, sr. — The 1A Nisqually MVP racked up 483 kills and 313 digs for Cascade Christian’s state-tournament team. Cal State Bakersfield volleyball commit added 54 aces and 36 blocks.
MIDDLE BLOCKERS
Marley Alefaio, Lakes, sr. — The state’s leader in blocks (197) was a nightmare at the net and unstoppable defensive force for Lakewood’s Lady Lancers. The 3A PSL Nisqually’s co-MVP added 226 kills, 206 digs and 38 aces that pushed Lakes into the 3A quarterfinals.
Kayla Baker, Curtis, jr. — 4A SPSL first-team selection was an explosive weapon in University Place, piling 290 kills and 55 blocks for the 4A runner-up Vikings. One rival coach: “Relentless power and intensity.”
Sienna Hanson, Puyallup, sr. — 4A SPSL first-team selection led a deep league in blocks (111) and lifted the Vikings into the 4A quarterfinals. Two-time TNT All-Area pick added 208 kills and 47 digs.
Addison Wilson, Olympia, sr. — The 4A SPSL’s leader in kills (332) was equally dangerous on defense, adding 64 blocks as the all-around standout from the state’s capital. 4A SPSL first-team selection.
LIBEROS
Elaina Duong, Curtis, jr. — Among the state’s best at turning would-be aces into lengthy rallies, the 4A SPSL’s best libero posted 407 digs, 107 assists and 37 serving aces for Curtis’ 4A runner-up team. 2025 WSVCA All-State Tournament pick and two-time TNT All-Area selection.
Jovie Lind, Timberline, jr. — The state’s leader in digs (474) paved the way for outside hitters Kinley Smith and Destiny Mars, arguably the area’s best one-two punch. 3A PSL Nisqually first-teamer added 65 aces.
SETTERS
Kathryn Harris, Curtis, jr. — In the conversation for the area’s most-versatile player, the 4A SPSL first-team selection put volleyballs on silver platters for Curtis hitters Selana Morales and Kayla Baker. Posted 883 assists, 333 digs, 114 kills and 57 aces for the Vikings’ state runner-up team.
Louden Leia, Washington, sr. — The 2A SPSL MVP excelled everywhere for the Patriots this fall, a steady force for the league champions from South Tacoma. Leia tallied 269 digs, 168 kills, 96 blocks and 52 aces, powering the Patriots into the state tournament. 2024 TNT All-Area second-teamer.
Olivia Puttler, Emerald Ridge, jr. — The 4A SPSL first-team selection’s 260 digs, 100 kills and 60 aces lifted Emerald Ridge into the state tournament. Tacoma Athletic Commission Volleyball Athlete of the Year.
Elliana Smith, Central Kitsap, jr. — The 3A PSL Narrows MVP led Central Kitsap’s charge into the state quarterfinals with 435 assists, 161 digs and 35 aces. Kitsap Sun 2025 volleyball player of the year.
SECOND TEAM
OH — Karlie Dickerson, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.; Charlotte Fleetwood, Lincoln, sr.; Joscelyne Gross, Mount Rainier, sr.; Jordyn Kaelin, White River, jr.; Abby Losey, North Thurston, jr.; Destiny Mars, Timberline, sr.; Mia Nelson, Curtis, jr.; Jasmine Terry, Rogers, sr.
MB — Moki Filiaga, Lakes, sr.; Olivia Henderson, Emerald Ridge, jr.; Amaree Hollis, Kennedy Catholic, jr.; Talula Lenoir, Fife, sr.; Alexandra Pelesasa, Mount Rainier, soph.; Bethany Rajnus, Gig Harbor, jr.; Nevaeh Thomas, Emerald Ridge, jr.
S — Leia Dela Cruz, Timberline, jr.; Haley Dumontet, Enumclaw, sr.; Sammi Humphrey, North Thurston, sr.; Jeny Solomua, Lakes, fr.; Lilly Worthen, Black Hills, jr.
L — Liana Kenlon, Orting, soph.; Samantha Pirillis, Puyallup, jr.; Anna Sheeran, North Thurston, sr.; Emery Stevenson, White River, jr.; Carmen Stewart, Graham-Kapowsin, soph.
This story was originally published December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
