While Claire Pynes’ picture makes her look more like a snowboarder than a volleyball player, rest assured that her Impact Player Award is for her volleyball prowess.

Pynes, likely the best volleyball player in Siskiyou County, led the Etna Lady Lions in kills and digs, as well as being second in aces and blocks. But, what really sets her apart is her hitting accuracy, which was the best on the Etna team and 10^th in the section. Pynes also led the Lions in serves received and had the least errors.

Power, consistency, reliability and accuracy all lead up to an Impact Player Award for Claire Pynes. Congratulations.

The Impact Player Award is given on a monthly basis and goes to Siskiyou County high school athletes, male or female, that have had a significant impact on the success of their team. I select the players based on my own observations, often in consultation with the player’s coaches.

A total of four awards are given each month and are not school specific; they can go to a player at any school that Siskiyou Youth covers. Winners receive Impact T-shirts that were designed by Golden Grotto. The T-shirts and award are cosponsored by Siskiyou Youth and NorCal Classic Hits radio 102.3/101.7.

Yreka Miner Manny Barragan and Dunsmuir Lady Tiger Rose Spagnolo received Impact Player Awards earlier this month. That leaves one last award for November. And, it will be…?