Volleyball spiker earns award from national coaches' group

Ellie Marble is well known in regional volleyball circles and at Central Washington University, where the La Conner High School standout is a prized recruit for veteran head coach Mario Andaya's program.

The 6'-0" senior outside hitter and reigning Washington State 2B Player of the Year is also getting plenty of national recognition.

Marble was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Week for Oct. 3-9 after having led the Lady Braves to key conference net triumphs and victories over teams from larger schools at the Capitol City Invitational Tournament in Olympia.

Marble and her La Conner teammates downed Orcas, Mount Vernon Christian and Concrete locally before besting Capital (Olympia), Sequim and Central Kitsap at the south Puget Sound tourney.

For the week, Marble delivered 190 kills, 134 digs, 11 service aces, seven assists and two blocks.

The AVCA and national high school website MaxPreps recognizes student-athletes for their outstanding play on the court throughout each week's competition.

Marble was the choice for Washington state nominees across all enrollment classifications. She was similarly cited by AVCA and MaxPreps in September of 2021.

Headquartered in Lexington, Ky., AVCA is committed to the development, growth, advancement and publicity of volleyball around the world. It was founded in 1981 and now boasts more than 6,000 members nationwide.