PORTLAND, Ore. — Lewis & Clark College women's volleyball will welcome five newcomers to Palatine Hill in August, as head coach
Erin Labasan enters her fourth season at the helm. The Pioneers will add three first-years and two junior college transfers to the 2025 roster.
"We're excited to welcome five new Pios to LCVB this fall," Labasan said. "First-years Ariah Potts, Izzy Faulkner and Sadey Kulm bring depth at the pins and on defense. Transfers Abbi Sanchez and Kaitlyn Jensen will hit the ground running, having already experienced college-level ball at College of San Mateo and Edmonds College, respectively.
We brought these athletes into our program for their volleyball capabilities as well as their character, and we're looking forward to adding them to a great group of committed returners."
The five newcomers join nine returners from last fall, including seniors
Reilyn Sabado and
Abby Warrick. The 2025 squad will feature eight student-athletes from the Pacific Northwest and six from Oregon, the most regional players for the program since 1996, when the roster included eight players from Oregon. Beaver State natives Faulkner, Kulm and Potts join juniors
Kenzie Edwards and
Isabel Meleán-Williams, along with Warrick. Jensen joins Sabado in representing the northern neighbors in the Evergreen State.
Izzy Faulkner – Salem, Ore. – Defensive Specialist / Libero
Attended McNary High School … they played club volleyball for North Pacific Juniors and Portland Volleyball Club … served as varsity team captain as a senior while maintaining a 4.0 GPA … voted Most Inspirational by teammates … recipient of the Celtic Award, given by coaches to a student-athlete who exemplifies leadership, sportsmanship, and a commitment to the program's core values.
Kaitlyn Jensen – Edmonds, Wash. – Outside Hitter
Played two seasons for Edmonds College … she appeared in 50 matches and finished with 105 career kills, 79 digs, 15 total blocks and 15 aces … as a sophomore, finished with a career-high 11 kills, five digs and two blocks on Aug. 24 vs. Mt. Hood … three days later, knocked down 11 kills with five assists, a career-high 14 digs and a block at Lane Community College … her first season, had 10 kills, two aces and a block on Sept. 12 at Pierce Community College … attended Edmonds-Woodway High School … Competed for Blue Royals Volleyball Academy … Earned All-WESCO 3A Honorable Mention recognition in high school volleyball.
Sadey Kulm – Vale, Ore. – Middle Blocker
Attended Vale High School … she competed for the Gametime Rebels Volleyball Club … earned All-State Honorable Mention and was voted Most Inspirational Player by her team … named Academic All-State … member of the National Honor Society and served as NHS President … also held the role of Public Relations Officer for the Associated Student Body … father, Otto Kulm, played football and baseball at Division II Western Oregon University … grandfather, Ron Kulm, competed in football at Division I Idaho State University … aunt, Mary Standage, played volleyball at the College of Southern Idaho.
Ariah Potts – Talent, Ore. – Defensive Specialist
Attended Phoenix High School … she played club volleyball for Siskiyou Volleyball Club … four-year, three-sport athlete … served as team captain during both junior and senior seasons … named to the All-League Defensive Team … maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.
Abbi Sanchez – San Leandro, Calif. – Setter
Played one season at the College of San Mateo … helped the Bulldogs finish 19-8 overall and 8-2 in conference play her first-year … played in 27 matches and finished with 920 assists, 117 digs, 57 kills, 38 aces and 17 blocks … had a career-high six kills and hit .857 (6-0-7) with 43 assists against American River on Sept. 5 … dished out a career-high 51 assists vs. Solano on Sept. 7 … recorded her first double-double on Sept. 11 against Fresno with a career-high 11 digs and 21 assists … served a career best nine aces against Gavilan on Oct. 25 … earned First Team All-Coast Conference South Division honors … graduated from Moreau Catholic High School … competed for Union Volleyball Academy … earned Second Team All-League honors in volleyball … named Most Inspirational by her high school team.
