Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team Takes Silver at Phoenix Tournament

The team advanced through three days of competition and 19 total sets to reach the Gold Bracket championship match.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National team finished second overall at the Festival Fiesta Classic in Phoenix, Arizona, earning a silver medal in the 16 Club Division. Competing against 95 teams from across the United States and Canada, the team advanced through three days of competition and 19 total sets — more than any other team in the division — to reach the Gold Bracket championship match.

Why it matters

The U16 National roster includes nine athletes from the Lewis-Clark Valley, Nez Perce, and Riggins, showcasing the talent and dedication of young volleyball players from the region on a national stage.

The details

In the finals, LCVBC faced BAVC 16 National Sal from the San Francisco Bay Area and pushed the match to three sets before securing the runner-up finish. The team roster includes Emily Millard, Leah Erbst, Poppy Harper, Avery Lux, Elle Walker, Tressa Lukehart, Kennedy Cargill, Chloe Way, and Darby Litchfield. Coaches are Shannon Erbst and Chrissy Cargill.

  • The team is midway through its 2025–2026 season and continues regional and national competition.

The players

Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team

A youth volleyball team from the Lewis-Clark Valley, Nez Perce, and Riggins regions that finished second overall at the Festival Fiesta Classic in Phoenix, Arizona.

Shannon Erbst

The head coach of the Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team.

Chrissy Cargill

A coach of the Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team.

BAVC 16 National Sal

A youth volleyball team from the San Francisco Bay Area that faced the Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team in the Gold Bracket championship match.

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What they’re saying

“This group has something truly special. Their resilience, work ethic, and belief in each other were on full display all weekend long. They rose to every challenge with heart and composure, and I couldn't be prouder of how they represented our community on a national stage.”

— Shannon Erbst, Head Coach (dailyfly.com)

The takeaway

The success of the Lewis Clark Volleyball Club U16 National Team at a prestigious national tournament showcases the talent and dedication of young athletes from the Lewis-Clark Valley, Nez Perce, and Riggins regions, and highlights the important role of community-based youth sports programs in developing the next generation of athletes.