Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Volleyball squad names six all-leaguers
By Rongi Yost
Correspondent
The Lady Outlaws had
six of their players earn all-
league honors. Senior Sam
Silva, junior Ellie Rush, and
sophomore Greta Davis were
all first-team picks. Sophie
Silva (junior) was a second-
team selection, and senior
Addy Myhre and sopho-
more Sydney Myhre were
honorable-mention.
Sam Silva was recognized
at outside hitter and was a
force for the Outlaws on
offense. Sam recorded 145
kills, 10 blocks, 195 digs, 38
aces, and eight assists. Sam
was a four-year starter and in
those four years has earned
two first-place state finishes,
one third-place finish, and
this year fourth place.
<Sam has set herself apart
as a top all-around player in
the state,= said Coach Rory
Rush. <She has amazing court
awareness, is a smart hitter,
but also powerful and effec-
tive on the outside. She estab-
lished herself as the anchor
of our back row. She has the
ability to read hitters, and her
quick reaction time allows
for very few balls to get past
her. Her serving has frustrated
many teams this year with her
ball placement, which earned
her 38 aces. She never left
anything on the court and
was key to the success of
Outlaws volleyball. We are so
very thankful for the time and
leadership she has provided
as a four-year varsity player.=
Rush was voted first-team
setter. Ellie dished out an
amazing 525 assists, recorded
130 digs, and had 10 blocks
and 44 aces. Rush is a three-
year varsity starter, and has
established herself as one of
the top setters in the Oregon
West Conference.
<Ellie was always a steady
player on the court for us,=
said Rush. <She would run
our offensive attack, and did
a great job getting the ball to
the right hitters at the right
time. She was a threat from
the serving line and someone
we wanted at the serving line
in close games.=
Davis was recognized
at outside/middle hitter and
was always a huge offensive
threat. Greta recorded 212
kills, 30 blocks, 108 digs, 10
aces, and 15 assists. Greta is a
two-year varsity starter and is
a powerful and very athletic
hitter.
<Greta has the ability
to hit from any position on
the floor,= said Rush. <Her
PHOTO BY LINWOOD RUSH
The Outlaws volleyball team had a strong season, finishing fourth in state competition.
athleticism makes her a threat
on the net. She is one of our
go-to hitters on the floor when
we need to put the ball away.
This year Greta has worked
hard to play all the way
around, and has also become
a great defender. Playing the
back row has allowed for us
to use Greta as a powerful
attack from the back row.
She is one of the most power-
ful and athletic hitters in our
league, and her energy on the
floor is infectious.=
Sophie Silva earned recog-
nition at middle hitter. Sophie
is a three-year varsity starter
and is one of the top middles
in the league. She recorded
225 kills, 34 blocks, 125 digs,
30 aces, and 12 aces over the
course of the season.
See VOLLEYBALL on page 26
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