Peyton Ensign | Sports Recruits

About Me

The person that inspires me the most is my sister, Ella because she always pushes me to be better!  Something special about me that many people don’t know is that I can recite almost any song word for word and am really good at burping and speed walking.  After college I hope to have an opportunity to travel and see more of the world but also land a good job that will make me lots of money.

Winning state my senior year with my best friends and all the locker room dance parties before-hand; and also, being able to play with my sister for two high school seasons are some of my most memorable volleyball moments.

I would like to thank Bobby and Jill for supporting me throughout my high school volleyball career and through this past year of club. They always guided me on the right path and helped me regain the love for the game that I had lost. I would also like to thank m

y parents for making everything possible and my grandparents for coming to every single game and if they can’t come watching online. I am very grateful for the constant support from my family and friends!

• High School: Curtis
• Hometown: University Place, WA
• College Commitment: Seattle Pacific University
• Degree Pursuing: Engineering
• Years at PSVBA: 2

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• 4A SPSL All League 1st Team (Fr, So, Jr, Sr)
• News Tribune All-Area 1st Team (Fr, So, Jr, Sr)
• 4A WIAA State 1st Team (Fr, So)
• 4A WIAA State 2nd Team (Jr, Sr)
• 2023 State Sportsmanship Award
• Varsity Team Captain (Jr, Sr)

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

• National Junior Honor Society
• Dual Enrolled in College Graduating with AA degree

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: “Nothing is given everything is earned” – LeBron & “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up” – Babe ruth

• Song: Hot Wings from Rio
• Color: Green

Advice I would give to younger players is “Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, it’s how you learn. One bad club season doesn’t define you. Have fun!”

 

Maddie Taitano | Sports Recruits

About Me

Audrey Hepburn inspires me the most. Not only does she have great fashion sense, but she is a talented and incredible person! Her perseverance and survival in World War II instilled the deep value of empathy for others in her. She exemplified this through her work as an ambassador for UNICEF, advocating for children in crisis, and raising awareness about other humanitarian causes. She also inspired young girls that “True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.” Her elegance, timeless style, and unwavering compassion for others is truly inspiring and what I aspire to embody!

Something special about me that many people don’t know is that I was born 12 weeks early! I am a proud NICU baby!  In five years, I see myself having completed my bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s and my master’s from Notre Dame. By then, I plan to be a CPA but am also interested in investment banking. I see myself landing a job at Goldman Sachs or Deloitte. I also see myself living in New York, Chicago, or even abroad in London or Paris. Either way I see myself traveling a lot whether it’s for work or exploring the world! Alongside my career, I hope to be running my own fashion brand.  I want to thank my Mom, Dad, and my older sister, Jessy, for the constant support and love that they have provided me all these years! Also, my Bellarmine and Puget Sound family! And most of all God!

• High School: Bellarmine Preparatory School
• Hometown: Tacoma, WA
• College Commitment: Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame & University of Notre Dame
• Degree Pursuing: BS in Business Administration + MS in Accountancy at ND
• Years at PSVBA: 9

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Offensive Player of the Year 3A PSL (Sr)
• First Team Washington All-State 3A (Sr)
• First Team All-League 3A PSL (Sr)
• Tacoma News Tribune All-Area First Team (Sr)
• 2X MVP Bellarmine Prep Varsity Volleyball (Jr, Sr)
• Tacoma Athletic Commission Fall Athlete of the Year Nominee
• 2X Varsity Team Captains Award (Jr, Sr)
• First Team All-League 4A SPSL (Jr)
• Honorable Mention Washington All-State Team 4A (Jr)
• Honorable Mention All-League SPSL (So)
• 5x Qualified USAV Nationals Championships

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

• St. Vincent de Paul ‘21 Salutatorian
• National Honors Society
• 2X Senior/Executive Yearbook Editor
• Campus Ministry Rector
• 2X Knights of Columbus Scholarship Recipient
• Puget Sound League Sportsmanship Leader for Bellarmine Prep Athletics

MY FAVORITES

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ‭‭ Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9

• Volleyball Memories:  I cherish every match that qualified my club team for Nationals! I was able to share those sweet moments with my Dad on the bench! He had coached us every year we qualified, that’s what made it so memorable. Another one of my favorite memories was when my high school team, Bellarmine Prep Lions, punched our ticket to State my junior and senior year!
• Song: Adventure of Lifetime – Coldplay
• Color: Baby Pink and Tiffany Blue

Advice I would give to younger players is “Embrace many of the trials and tribulations you might face! Some of the most profound lessons that have stuck with me came from my greatest struggles in my career.  So, stick with it and do not give up! Keep working hard and you will reap the benefits.”

About Me

I’m inspired by my sisters, Emily and Alison, because they are successful in college and sports and have everything they want in their future planned out.  Something about me that most people don’t know is my favorite dog is a Bulldog.  In 5 years, I don’t know what I’ll be doing because I have not planned that far ahead yet.  I’d like to thank my family and my club and school coaches for their support throughout my volleyball career!

• High School: Graham Kapowsin
• Hometown: Graham, WA
• College Attending: Undecided
• Degree Pursuing: Undecided
• Years at PSVBA: 1

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Winning a State Championship
• 2nd Team All-Conference
• As a Sophomore – My club coach told me I was going to sit the bench because she didn’t think I was good then I ended up being voted MVP

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Gaining amazing bonds with all my sports teammates
• MVP for GKHS Lacrosse team

My most memorable volleyball moments are:

• This last bid tournament because everyone played amazingly, and everyone had part of our success by cheering or hustling on the court.

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: “It’s a F@#%ing mindset” -Loni Parks

• Song: Trophies by Drake
• Color: Blue

 

Advice for younger players

Give it your all even when you’re not feeling like it because when you’re tired and you keep going is when you get better the most

 

About Me

My mom inspires me because she is hardworking and driven. Always doing something even if she’s tired or doesn’t want to.  Something about me that most people don’t know is I like to diamond paint and am in the middle of a really big project. In 5 years I see myself in law school stressed out.  Thank you to my parents and sisters! Day ones always being there for me throughout my school/club volleyball career!  Some of my most memorable volleyball moments were the Oregon tournament and making TikTok’s with Celia, Krista and Taty. Also learning the Selena Gomez choreo with Ava.

• High School: Mount Rainier
• Hometown: Auburn
• College Attending: Linfield University
• Degree Pursuing: Law & Criminal Justice
• Years at PSVBA: 1

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Taking 6th in State my junior year
• Taking 4th in State my senior year.

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Track and field captain my junior year and made it to post leagues.

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward“ by MLK because it inspires me to just keep moving forward no matter the injury or mindset I might have in the moment.

• Song: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson.
• Color: Purple and brown.

Advice for younger players

Have fun! Don’t overthink and worry about the small things.

 

Sydney’s Volleyball Profile

• High School: Capital High School
• Hometown: Tenino, WA
• College Committed: Tacoma Community College
• Degree Pursuing: Aviation

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• First team all-area
• First team honorable mention

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments: Honor roll

My Favorites:

Memorable Moment: Foot faulting by 5 feet in a high school tournament

Inspirational Quote: Dream big—-but remember dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment. Denzel Washington

Motivational Song: Not a song but Ben Lionel Scotts podcast

Favorite color: Shades of blue

About Me:

I’m inspired by my…My dad inspires me the most because of his loyalty, dedication and being trustworthy.

Something most people don’t know about me is…I love to go hiking and be outdoors.

In five (5) years I see myself…In college continuing towards my master’s degree in aviation.

Some advice I’d give to younger players is …Always push past your limits, be dedicated in everything you do.

Thank you to …My parents for always supporting and being by my side in decisions, Coach Micah from my 12s year at Puget sound, coach mike from 90Ten, Coach Walsh for believing in me, coach Turcotte for providing options, and coach Katlyn for giving me the opportunity to play in college.

Roslyn’s Volleyball Profile

• High School: Rogers High School
• Hometown: Eatonville, WA
• University Attending: Montana Technological University
• Degree Pursuing: Business Administration

Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Varsity Captain 2021 Spring and 2021 Fall Season
• 2nd Team All-League 2021 Spring
• 1st Team All-League 2021 Fall
• All State Honorable Mention
• Setter All Area 2021
• 4 Year Varsity Letter Winner

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

• Outstanding Achievement Award 2019
• Student of the Month 2021
• 6th in State 4×400 Meter Relay 2019
• DECA 6th in State & National Presenter
• National Honor Society
• Rambassador
• 4 Year Varsity Letter Winner Track and Field

My most memorable volleyball moments:

• Winning the Sundome Tournament my Sophomore year in Yakima.
• Winning the League tournament my freshman year and getting to play in the championship game.
• Playing in the All-State Game in December.
• Having the opportunity to play for great coaches for my last club season.

My Favorites

Inspirational Quote: “Don’t forget where you came from, but never lose sight of where you are going” – Luke Taylor

Motivational Song: Determinate From “Lemonade Mouth”

Color: Blue

The people who inspire the most are definitely my parents, they have given me everything I could ask for including a work ethic which I am extremely thankful for. There has never been a time in my life that my parents haven’t been working hard, they have dedicated countless hours from car rides to tournaments to help my dream of playing volleyball a reality. I am thankful for everything they do, and I know I wouldn’t be who I am today without them.

Something about me that most people don’t know is I used to cry at America’s Funniest Home Videos because I thought they were too mean.

In 5 years, I see myself Graduated from college and working in a field/industry that I love.

Some advice I’d offer to younger players is to enjoy the time you have with your teammates, they will become your closest friends.

I would like to thank my parents and grandparents for being there consistently. Coach Bobby and Jill for helping me grow this past year and continue to love volleyball and Coach Syd Norris for convincing Coach Brian to recruit me at Montana Tech.