(July 7, 2021. Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the 2021 JVA Best in Beach that recognizes the nation’s top female JVA beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season.

“First of all, I’d like to thank all of the beach coaches and directors clubs for your commitment to your athletes in keeping them engaged through the COVID shutdowns and providing training and competition. Your dedication should be applauded,” says JVA Executive Director Jenny Hahn. “JVA is so proud to recognize those athletes who have worked exceptionally hard to excel in beach volleyball.  Congratulations to all these amazing athletes who have a bright future ahead of them.” 

The honorees were selected by the JVA awards committee from the JVA Beach Watch List 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 or JVA beach insured event. Honorees will be recognized at the 2021 BVCA National Championships with a certificate and gift.

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

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2021

Colby Bennett
Colby Bennett
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: USC
Haley Carrington
Haley Carrington
One Beach
Tempe, AZ
Committed: Long Beach State Univ.
Ella Connor
Ella Connor
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Committed: Cal Poly
Camdyn Doucet
Camdyn Doucet
210 Beach
San Antonio, TX
Committed: Stanford Univ.
Piper Ferch
Piper Ferch
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Committed: Cal Poly
Hailey Hamlett
Hailey Hamlett
210 Beach
San Antonio, TX
Committed: TCU
Jessie Smith
Jessie Smith
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, California
Committed: UCLA
Katie Hashman
Katie Hashman
AJV Sand
Austin, TX
UCLA
Megan Widener
Megan Widener
Tamarack Beach Volleyball
Carlsbad, CA
Committed: Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2022

Ashleigh Adams
Ashleigh Adams
Stars & Stripes
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Committed: Florida Atlantic Univ.
Ensley Alden
Ensley Alden
Tamarack Beach Volleyball
Carlsbad, CA
Committed: UCLA
Maggie Boyd
Maggie Boyd
Madsand
Dallas, TX
Committed: UCLA
Malia Gementera
Malia Gementera
692 West
San Diego, CA
Committed: Long Beach State Univ.
Taylor Hagenah
Taylor Hagenah
Tamarack Beach Volleyball
Carlsbad, CA
Committed: Long Beach State Univ.
Caprice Lorenzo
Caprice Lorenzo
RPM Sand
Scottsdale, AZ
Committed: Univ. of Hawaii
Carra Sassack
Carra Sassack
S3 Volleyball
Cartersville, GA
Committed: Florida State Univ.
Bailey Showalter
Bailey Showalter
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Committed: USC
Kate Stoughton
Kate Stoughton
Stars & Stripes
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Committed: Long Beach State Univ.
Ky Vaickus
Ky Vaickus
692 West
Sand Diego, CA
Committed: UCLA
Ashley Vincent
Ashley Vincent
S3 Volleyball
Cartsersville, GA
Committed: Stanford Univ.
Gabby Walker
Gabby Walker
Madsand
Dallas, TX
Committed: USC

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2023

Kyleene Filimaua
Kyleene Filimaua
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Committed: Florida State Univ.
Ansley Gulledge
Ansley Gulledge
S3 Volleyball
Cartersville, GA
Uncommitted
Zoey Henson
Zoey Henson
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, California
Uncommitted
Erin Inskeep
Erin Inskeep
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, California
Uncommitted
Olivia McElroy
Olivia McElroy
S3 Volleyball
Cartersville, GA
Uncommitted
Kelsey Richards
Kelsey Richards
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Uncommitted
Maddie Sides
Maddie Sides
Beach South Volleyball Club
High Point, NC
Uncommitted
Clara Stowell
Clara Stowell
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted

JVA Best in Beach Class of 2024

Hannah Byers
Hannah Byers
Dakine Warriors
Tacoma, WA
Uncommitted
Charlie Fuerbringer
Charlie Fuerbringer
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Avery Jackson
Avery Jackson
Madsand
Dallas, TX
Uncommitted
Kate Morley
Kate Morley
MBsand
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Rylie Springer
Rylie Springer
S3 Volleyball
Cartersville, GA
Uncommitted
Averie Threet
Averie Threet
692 Beach
Dallas, TX
Uncommitted

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 1,200 member clubs is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball. To learn more about the JVA click HERE.