3A ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL: 3 Spartans earn CIL honors
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ALL-LEAGUE: Callie Stanger
Priest River's senior libero was their defensive specialist throughout the season. Stanger recorded a team-high 219 digs, ranked 11th in 3A, 307 serve receptions and 26 aces through 20 games.
Coach's comments: "Calli is another senior we are sad to see go. Callie has an uncanny ability to read hitters and command her back row." - Katlyn Ward.
ALL-LEAGUE: McKinley Burgess-Duquette
The lone junior selected to the All-League team, Burgess-Duquette shined as an outside hitter in 2026. Burgess-Duquette totaled the second-most kills of any Spartan, 140, and averaged nearly three kills a set, a team-high. The junior also added 33 aces, the second-most on the team, 180 digs and 263 receptions.
Coach's comments: "McKinley, as a junior, played a big leadership role for our team this year. She’s always outspoken and uplifting, but this year that job was placed heavily on her shoulders. We are excited to have her back next year!" - Katlyn Ward.
ALL-LEAGUE: Raygn Turner
Priest River's senior outside hitter served as the other offensive punch for the Spartans in 2026. Turner shined from the serving line, recording a team-high 31 aces alongside 98 kills, 171 serve receptions and 184 digs, the second most on the team. The senior helped the Spartans to a 15-5 record and a second-place finish in the CIL.
Coach's comments: "Raygn will be missed as one of our leaders and biggest competitors on the court. She is a competitor through and through." - Katlyn Ward.
HONORABLE MENTION: Ava Griesemer
It's not often that a freshman makes the varsity team, let alone leads in several categories, but that's exactly what Griesemer did for Priest River. Griesemer led the team in total blocks with 91, which was the 12th most in the state and third most in 3A. The freshman totaled a team-high
3A Central Idaho League
MVP — Paige Yrjana, sr., Kellogg.
Offensive Player of the Year — Gretah Angle, so., Kellogg.
Defensive Player of the Year — Jordyn Stutzke, sr., Kellogg.
Coach of the Year — Hollie Yrjana, Kellogg.
All-league
Paige Deyo, jr., Orofino; Callie Stanger, sr., Priest River; Ella Yrjana, jr., Kellogg; Raevyn Yearout, sr., St. Maries; Raygn Turner, sr., Priest River; Lyssa Watkins, sr., St. Maries; Keely MacGregor, sr., Grangeville; Sierra Tondevold, sr., Orofino; McKinley Burgess-Duquette, jr., Priest River; Autumn Long, jr., Grangeville.
Honorable mentions
Alyson Green, Sr., Grangeville; Sitka Harris, Sr., Grangeville; Belle Schillereff, Jr., Kellogg; Sofie Beck, Jr., Orofino; Ava Griesemer, Priest River; Dimercia Spooner, Jr., St. Maries.
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