July 31, 2022

The Under Armour Next Selection Camp on July 29 was the last stop of the season and was held at Tstreet volleyball club in Irvine. There were about 75 players in the gym and the electricity was tangible from the moment the girls started walking in. Like the previous camps, there was plenty of star-studded talent in the house. There were four MVPs handed out, as well as two Golden Tickets awarded to the UA All-America game in December in Orlando. The MVPs chosen were Kalyssa Blackshear (MB, 2025, Long Beach); Lola Schumacher (L, 2024, Munciana); Fatimah Hall (S, 2023, Long Beach, San Diego State); and Kendal Murphy (OH, 2023, AZ Rev, Baylor). The duo of the Golden Tickets were Jordyn Harvey (OH, 2023, Club V, Stanford) and Olivia Babcock (RS, 2023, Sunshine, Pitt). Beyond the MVPs and Golden Ticket winners the gym was overflowing with amazing talent and we want to spotlight other athletes who balled out as well. At the outside hitter position there were a bunch of heavy hitters on the courts. In addition to Kendal Murphy and Jordyn Harvey, here were others who shined: Alyssa Aguayo (2025, Aspire) Finley Krystkowiak (2026, Wave) Samarah DaCoud (2023, Seal Beach, New Mexico) Layli Ostovar (2026, Long Beach) Madison Gravlee (2023, High Tide, Florida) Fallyn Blotzer (2025, Wave) Reese Brown (2024, Tstreet) At the setting position there was impressive dishing going on all afternoon led by MVP Fatimah Hall. Other setters who shined included: Havannah Hoeft (2024, Rage Westside) Alexis Haury (2024, NPJ, Washington) Haiti Tautua’a (2023, Spike and Serve, Pitt) Kaia Mateo (2023, NYC Juniors, Iowa) Avery Jesewitz (2024, Northern Lights) The middle blocker position again was loaded with power and size. MVP Kalyssa Blackshear led the group while other middle blockers who ran the net included: Sidney Shaffer (2023, Tstreet, Bucknell) Lauryn Johnson (2024, NPJ, Arizona State) Speed, athleticism and all out defense repped the libero position, which was led by MVP Lola Schumacher. Other liberos who shined included: Koko Kirsch (2023, Wave, Stanford) Kayla Ostovar (2025, Long Beach) Lauren Lynch (2025, SG Elite) Luca Bredenberg (2024, Northern Lights) McKenna Garr (2025, Northern Lights) At right side, Olivia Babcock starred with other standouts including: Lois Hansen (2023, Tstreet, UCSB) Romani Thurman (2023, Elite, North Carolina) Auburn Tomkinson (2023, Wave, Texas)

The Under Armour Next Middle School Camp Series in Southern California was jam packed with excitement and energy as the 2026-2029 classes came together from states such as California, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Nevada. There were six MVPs awarded at the conclusion of the camp. Receiving the honors were Deondra Strong (L, 2026, Pipeline); Ammecy Ray (L, 2026, Naperville North); Aubrey Butterfield (S, 2027, Club One); Samantha Alyson Capinpin (S, 2026, Forza1); Nafanua Alofipo (S; 2027, Club V); and Ava McBride (OH/RS, 2026, Actyve). In addition, two players were awarded invites to next season’s UA Next High School Camp Series in Kendall Omoruyi (MB, 2027, Arizona Storm) and Addie Coady (MB, 2026, Tstreet). Beyond the athletes mentioned above we also want to shine a spotlight on other participants who played well during the camp session. At the setting position, we already mentioned Aubrey Butterfield, Samantha Alyson Capinpin and Nafanua Alofipo. Also starring and showing finesse and leadership were: Kaitlyn Herweg (2027, Long Beach) Simrin Adams (2027, Long Beach) Tristyn Ervin (2027, NPJ Seattle) At the libero position Deondra Strong and Ammecy Ray helped lead a scrappy and explosive group of athletes. Joining them in standing out were: Zoey Laulusa (2027, Long Beach) Savanah Rose Capinpin (2027, Forza1) At middle blocker, Kendall Omoruyi and Addie Coady made their presences known. Other middles who shined included: Julianna Godbey (2029, Madfrog) Ivy Logan (2026, BVA) At the outside hitter position rising stars included: Asia Udo-Ema (2026, Pipeline) Delaney Klunder (2027, Sunshine) Taylor Ralphs-Valerio (2026, Balboa Bay) Peyton Homer (2027, Raki) Kylie Parker (2026, SG Elite) Lucky Fasavalu (2027, Austin Skyline) Janiah Burrage (2028, Forza1) Halle Bryce (2027, LAVA West) At the right side position Ava McBride stood out. Other the notables were: Abby King (2027, Absolute) Ruby Candlish (2027, United) Bella Kompaniez (RS, United)