The Evergreen State College volleyball team kicks off its 2026 season at the Friends Invitational in Wichita, Kansas this weekend. They will play two matches each day on August 21-22, starting against Peru State College on Friday afternoon. The tournament features additional matches against Friends University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and MidAmerica Nazarene University. Key returning players include Zofia Formella and Sophia Scroggins, both top offensive leaders, while Jayden Vaimaona leads as setter. Head Coach Carissa Bounds enters her fourth season with the team, emphasizing a core of eight returning players.

By the Numbers
  • Zofia Formella led the team with 144 kills and an average of 1.95 kills per set in 2025.
  • Sophia Scroggins contributed 138 kills, averaging 1.86 kills per set, and has a total of 415 career kills over three seasons.
State of Play
  • The Geoducks are preparing for an intense start to their season with four matches lined up in two days.
  • This tournament provides a crucial opportunity for team cohesion among returning players.
What's Next

After the Friends Invitational, Evergreen will also face the University of Puget Sound in an exhibition match on August 28.

Bottom Line

The upcoming tournament is an essential step for Evergreen to build momentum for the season, particularly with a solid returning lineup, and will set the tone for future matches.