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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Washington

Gatorade Player of the year

Laura Eichert

Outside hitter
LAKE STEVENS HS
LAKE STEVENS, WASHINGTON
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

633

Kills

260

Digs

72

Aces

40

Blocks
“In my many years of coaching I have never been more happy to see an opponent graduate than Laura Eichert. She combines physical ability, skill and court awareness better than any high school player I’ve ever seen or coached.”
Dave Thron
Head Coach - Glacier Peak High

Athletic Excellence

A returning Gatorade State Player of the Year, the 6-foot senior outside hitter led the Vikings to a 33-3 record and the Class 4A state championship this past season. Eichert amassed 633 kills and 260 digs, including a 44-kill, 13-dig effort in Lake Stevens’ 3-2 win over Curtis High in the state final. She also recorded 72 service aces, 40 blocks and 36 assists while posting a .532 kill percentage and a .422 hitting percentage. An American Volleyball Coaches Association Third-Team All-American selection, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 2,351 kills.

Academic Achievement

Eichert has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at the University of Oregon this fall.

Exemplary Character

Eichert has volunteered locally at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, and she has donated her time as a youth volleyball coach.