1A ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL: Clark Fork's Anderson named North Star MVP
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ALL-LEAGUE MVP: Kiylah Anderson
Clark Fork's sophomore setter was the key to the Wampus Cat offense that fueled them to a 17-0 regular season performance. Anderson totaled a whopping 411 assists, 63 kills, 103 digs and a team-high 78 aces, which was the eighth most in the state. The MVP honor is Anderson's second in as many years after she made the All-Scenic Idaho League in her freshman year.
Coach's comments: "The best part about coaching Kiy is that she is always looking for a way to level up her game, whether that's being a more offensive setter or trying something new with her serve. She is a gym rat who applied herself over the past year with eyes on getting our program back to the state tournament, and she maintained a high level of composure all the way through our last point of the season." - Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey.
ALL-LEAGUE: Nora-Jean Hoy
The Wampus Cats' lone senior not only played a crucial leadership role but provided a consistent force at the net. Hoy contributed 73 kills, 50 aces, a team-high 26 blocks and 110 positive serve receptions, which helped her Wampus Cats earn a trip to the 1A State Tournament.
Coach's comments: "Nora-Jean has always been that utility player filling whatever role is needed for our program, and not always getting the recognition she deserves, so I was really glad our league's coaches recognized her contributions to our success this season. I am so thankful to her for her dedication to Lady Cat volleyball." - Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey.
ALL-LEAGUE: Vannesa Rogier
Sophomore outside hitter Rogier was Clark Fork's defensive specialist throughout 2026. Rogier racked up a team-high 154 digs, 50 more than the next Wampus Cat, in addition to 143 kills, 66 aces and 217 positive serve receptions.
Coach's comments: "Vanessa might get us flashy kills, but her greatest contribution this season was her passing, both in serve receive and defense. She set a tone in our gym that no ball is out of reach, and I've seen it seep into our whole team's style of play." - Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey.
ALL-LEAGUE: Grace Thompson
A second-team all-league honoree, the freshman was a key part of the Wampus Cats' offense and a favorite target of Anderson. Thompson had a team-leading 147 kills at a .270 percentage in addition to 11 blocks.
Coach's comments: "I don't think anyone watching our matches this season would have guessed Grace was a freshman. She spent most of her previous volleyball experience as a middle blocker, but the dynamic way she's able to attack balls both in- and out-of-system made her a natural pick for outside hitter. She's a coachable kid and has barely scratched the surface of her capabilities as an all-around player." - Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey.
1A North Star
MVP — Kiylah Anderson, so., Clark Fork
First team
Nora-Jean Hoy, sr., Clark Fork; Therese Junkin, so., Coeur du Christ; Vanessa Rogier, so., Clark Fork; Angelica Ross, sr., Coeur du Christ; Tyla Dittman, sr., Kootenai.
Second team
Abigail Ross, so., Coeur du Christ; Grace Thompson, fr., Clark Fork; Espi Klocko, so., Coeur du Christ; Cambria Wilson, sr., Mullan; Hailey Buchanan, fr., Kootenai; Lacie Morris, so., Mullan.
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