Lynden Christian’s Bajema headlines All-County volleyball team

Player

School

Yr.

Pos.

Rose Compton

Ferndale

Sr.

MB

In historic Ferndale season, took big step forward to help Golden Eagles to state. ... Had team-high 1.03 blocks per set and added 2.04 kills per set. ... First-team All-Northwest Conference selection.

Alyssa Dickerson

Squalicum

Jr.

L

The Storm’s team leader from the back row helped Squalicum advance to the consolation semifinals of the district tournament before losing to Bellingham ... Averaged 4.1 digs per set throughout the season.

Summer Douglas

Bellingham

Sr.

RS

An unquestioned leader of the Red Raiders, who helped Bellingham qualify for the district tournament and almost make state, coming up one match shy. ... Named All-Northwest Conference second team.

Katrina Gimmaka

Nooksack Valley

So.

MB

The only Pioneer to make the All-Northwest Conference team, earning a second-team selection. ... Led Nooksack to a 7-13 record and a bi-district tournament appearance, where the Pioneers went 1-1.

Emily Greer

Sehome

Sr.

OH

An explosive outside hitter despite her small stature, averaging 2.7 kills and 5.6 digs per set. ... Senior captain on Sehome team that just missed out on district tournament. ... All-Northwest Conference second-team pick.

Maddie Kramme

Lynden

Jr.

RS

Team captain and leader for Lions team that went 5-9. ... Led team in kills, averaging two kills per set at a .167 hitting percentage. ... Also averaged 2.6 digs per set. ... All-Northwest Conference second-teamer.

Taryn Potter

Ferndale

Sr.

MB

Extremely dynamic player and one of the top players in the league. ... Averaged 3.29 kills per set at a .319 hitting percentage. ... Also averaged three digs per set. ... All-Northwest Conference first-team selection.

Hannah Rusnak

Lynden Christian

Jr.

OH

All-Northwest Conference first-team pick and Class 1A All-State honorable mention. ... One of LC’s key components in state title run after making big improvements from last season. ... Averaged 3.3 kills per set and 2.31 digs.

Carli Tjoelker

Lynden Christian

Sr.

S

All-Northwest Conference and Class 1A All-State first-team pick. ... Co-captain of repeat state champion Lyncs. ... Averaged 9.5 assists per set and 1.62 digs as setter for dominant outside hitters.

Whitney Walker

Ferndale

Jr.

OH

Led Golden Eagles with 3.52 kills per set and had most aces on the team, averaging 0.7 per set, including seven in a win over Sehome. ... Also averaged 3.28 digs per set. ... All-Northwest Conference first-team pick.

COACH OF THE YEAR

KIM GRYCEL

Lynden Christian

After winning first state title last season, coach led her Lyncs back to the state championship and earned a sweep to win a second straight trophy with 19-2 record. ... Named NWC co-coach of the year.