Northwest Notes Aug. 23, 2025
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 12 months AGO
Stoddard honored as Eagles picked fifth, Idaho last in Big Sky volleyball
Northern Arizona redshirt junior Hanah Stoddard, the former Lake City High star who began her collegiate career at Gonzaga, was named to the Big Sky volleyball preseason all-conference team by the league's coaches.
Eastern Washington University was picked to finish fifth.
Eagle sophomore Quincy Moran was named to the preseason all-conference team. Last season, she earned Big Sky Freshman of the Year honors.
Montana was picked ninth.
Idaho, which has won six matches (including one in conference play) over the past three seasons, was picked to finish last in the 10-team league.
2025 Big Sky Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll
1, Weber State (5 first-place votes), 74 points. 2, Northern Colorado (2), 66. 3 (tie), Idaho State (2), 65 and Sacramento State, 65. 5, Eastern Washington, 40. 6, Portland State, 39. 7 (tie), Montana State, 36 and Northern Arizona (1), 36. 9, Montana, 20. 10, Idaho, 9.
Preseason All-Conference Team
Jaydin Watts, Idaho State (Preseason MVP); Ashley Gneiting, Weber State; Isabel Bennett, Northern Colorado; Hanah Stoddard, Northern Arizona; Kate Doorn, Sacramento State; Naomi White, Portland State; Quincy Moran, Eastern Washington; Lauren Lindseth, Montana State; Meline Shulikov, Idaho State; Alayna Tessena, Northern Colorado.