Opposite Pair Part of 3CWVCA Players of the Week #10

The Northern California opposite duo of Feather River College's Janae Dunaway and Sequoias' Ai'Lani Hunter were joined by Ventura setter Hailey Lauritzen as the 3CWVCA State Players of the Week #10, selected by the coaches association committee.

 

Dunaway, a 5-foot-11 sophomore from Libery High and Las Vegas, totaled 31 kills and hit .451 in two Golden Eagles' victories last week. In a sweep over Shasta, she deposited her season-high of 19 kills. Dunaway has helped state #3-ranked FRC to a sparkling 28-3 overall record. Dunaway is the fourth different Feather River player honored this season.

 

Hunter, a 5-10 sophomore out of Central East High in Fresno, blasted 28 kills and added three blocks in two Giants' wins. She hit .379 and floored 15 kills in a sweep over Clovis. Earlier this season, Hunter had one of the finest performances in the '26 season when she scored 30 kills in 48 swings without a single error, hitting .625 in 5-set COS triumph over Cuesta. 

 

Hunter is hitting at a .349 clip overall and she has helped Sequoias join the State Top 25 this week at #22.

 

Lauritzen, a 5-11 freshman out of Thousand Oaks High from Simi Valley, was an all-around force in two Pirates wins as she totaled 63 assists, six kills, 22 digs, three blocks and served eight aces. In a 4-set victory over Cuesta, Lauritzen delivered four kills, five aces, two blocks, dished out 32 assists and made 15 digs. She is fourth in the state in assists average per set (8.68) and in an Oct. 14, 4-set win over Moorpark, she gave out an amazing 58 assists. Lauritzen has helped Ventura to a #13 state rank.