Contributed photoGrant Union sophomore volleyball players Mariah Moulton and Kori Pentzer received All-State volleyball honors after a successful season.

JOHN DAY – Two Grant Union sophomore volleyball players were selected for Oregon 2A Volleyball All State honors.

Kori Pentzer was named to the First Team and Mariah Moulton to the Third Team.

The Prospectors won third place at the OSAA State Championship Tournament in Redmond on Nov. 7.

Pentzer was also named to the All State First Team last year as a freshman.

“She worked diligently at improving various aspects of her game this year, specifically being more consistent in her passing and hitting,” said Grant Union head coach Shae Speth.

Pentzer led the team statistically in all attacking categories, including kills, kill efficiency, attack efficiency and kills per set.

“This season, she learned a variety of shots and focused on making smart hitting decisions,” Speth said.

Pentzer also led the team in serve-receive rating and percentage this year, as well as number of service aces, ace percentage, and serve rating.

“Kori is an incredibly mindful athlete who is constantly working to improve,” Speth added.

Moulton was second in all team attack and serve-receive categories this year, also leading the team in serving percentage.

“She matured most as a consistent hitter, developing a stronger court sense regarding placement,” Speth said.