(July 3, 2024. Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the 2024 JVA Best in Beach powered by Fivestar that recognizes the nation’s top female JVA beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season.

Congratulations to the impressive slate of junior beach athletes recognized as JVA Best in Beach honorees.  We are proud to reward your success in beach volleyball that comes from high level training, high level competition, and determination.  I am excited to watch most of you compete at the 2024 BVCA Championships in Hermosa Beach next week at the most competitive junior national beach championship in the country,” said JVA Executive Director Jenny Hahn.

The honorees were selected by the JVA awards committee from the JVA Beach Watch List powered by Fivestar nominees submitted by JVA Club Directors.  In order to be considered for JVA Best in Beach, the athletes were required to compete in at least one BVCA/JVA Club Challenge Series event during the current season. Honorees will be recognized at the 2024 BVCA National Championships with a certificate and gift from the JVA.

Fivestar is proud to partner with JVA to celebrate the outstanding level of play and success of these hard working beach athletes. We join the JVA in welcoming these athletes to the JVA Best in Beach and look forward to following your continued success!” said Brett Tillett, Senior Vice President for Fivestar.

To learn about the JVA Best in Beach click HERE. View the honorees below.

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About the Junior Volleyball Association
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. The organization was formed in 2006 with a primary focus of being a voice for junior volleyball club directors and coaches, and to this day with nearly 1,600 member clubs, is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball.

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2024
Hannah Byers
Hannah Byers
Dakine Warriors Volleyball Club
Tacoma, WA
Committed: Cal Poly
Kennedy Coakley
Kennedy Coakley
Optimum Beach
St Petersburg, FL
Committed: USC
Victoria Henkel
Victoria Henkel
MB Sand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: LSU
Avery Jackson
Avery Jackson
Madsand
Plano, TX
Committed: Stanford
Vivian Johnson
Vivian Johnson
Madsand
Plano, TX
Committed: Univ. of Texas
Elise Lenahan
Elise Lenahan
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: Cal Poly
Stacy Reeves
Stacy Reeves
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: TCU
Calla Tufto
Calla Tufto
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: USC
Summer Witherby
Summer Witherby
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: Cal Poly

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2025
Lily Dee Davis
Lily Dee Davis
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: Texas
Taryn Dickey
Taryn Dickey
Southern Select Sand
Emerson, GA
Committed: Georgia State
Elena Fisher
Elena Fisher
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: Stanford
Sydney Gibson
Sydney Gibson
GCVA
Houston, TX
Committed: Grand Canyon Univ.
Ruby Hill
Ruby Hill
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: UCLA
Mallory LaBreche
Mallory LaBreche
MB Sand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: UCLA
Molly LaBreche
Molly LaBreche
MB Sand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: LSU
Isabella Lagemann
Isabella Lagemann
Madsand
Plano, TX
Committed: LSU
Olivia LeBlanc
Olivia LeBlanc
Madsand
Plano, TX
Committed: UCLA
Adeline Walker
Adeline Walker
Madsand
Plano, TX
Committed: USC
Kyra Zaengle
Kyra Zaengle
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: USC

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2026
Maisie Allen
Maisie Allen
Southern Select Sand Volleyball
Woodstock, Georgia
Uncommitted
Julia Anisimova
Julia Anisimova
210 Beach
San Antonio, Texas
Uncommitted
Blaire Bowers
Blaire Bowers
Madsand
Plano, Texas
Committed: UCLA
Allyn Brewer
Allyn Brewer
Madsand
Plano, Texas
Committed: LSU
Emma Champagne
Emma Champagne
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Kennedi Diamond
Kennedi Diamond
210 Beach
San Antonio, Texas
Uncommitted
Addison Junk
Addison Junk
MBSand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Avery Junk
Avery Junk
MBSand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Jordyn Scribner
Jordyn Scribner
Madsand
Plano, Texas
Committed: USC
Madison Vega
Madison Vega
GCVA
Houston, Texas
Uncommitted
Sarah Wood
Sarah Wood
Stars and Stripes Beach Volleyball
Aberdeen, New Jersey
Uncommitted

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2027
Gentry Barker
Gentry Barker
Madsand
Plano, TX
Uncommitted
Zailey High
Zailey High
Madsand
Plano, TX
Uncommitted
Janie McCanna
Janie McCanna
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Megan McLarty
Megan McLarty
Southern Select Sand Volleyball
Woodstock, GA
Uncommitted
London Merchant
London Merchant
Madsand
Plano, TX
Uncommitted
Lyla Paulsen
Lyla Paulsen
Madsand
Plano, TX
Uncommitted
Lerin Rosenthal
Lerin Rosenthal
MB Sand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Paloma Smith
Paloma Smith
692 Beach Texas
Dallas, TX
Uncommitted
Leann Wise
Leann Wise
210 Beach
San Antonio, TX
Uncommitted
Zoe Znider
Zoe Znider
Spiker Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted

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About the Junior Volleyball Association
The Junior Volleyball Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the junior volleyball experience for players, coaches, clubs and fans. The JVA provides its member clubs with the resources and support to grow the game of beach volleyball in their region. The organization was formed in 2006 with a primary focus of being a voice for junior volleyball club directors and coaches, and to this day with over 1,500 member clubs is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball. To learn more about the JVA click HERE.

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