The team put together a strong run throughout Nationals, battling through four days of competition against teams from across the country. With a 7–2 overall record, 18 REN earned their way into the medal rounds and finished their season on the podium with a Bronze Medal.
It was a fitting finish for a group that represented Vegas Aces throughout their final club season. From the beginning of the year through their final match at Nationals, the athletes continued to compete, grow, and represent the club at a high level.
ONE LAST RIDE
Celebrating Our 18 REN Seniors
This Nationals run was especially meaningful as it marked the final club tournament for our 18 REN seniors. This group includes athletes who have been part of Vegas Aces for many different chapters of their volleyball journeys — including one who grew up in our gym after joining the club at just 10 years old.
Trinity Thompson
With Vegas Aces since age 10
Xalia King
With Vegas Aces since age 12
Rachel Purser
With Vegas Aces since age 14
Hannah Wayment
Joined Vegas Aces at age 16
Kahlia Maiava
Joined Vegas Aces at age 16
Lilia Kahalepo
Joined Vegas Aces for her 17s season
Siena Novak
Joined Vegas Aces this season
Each athlete took a different path to 18 REN, but they finished this chapter together — representing Vegas Aces on the national stage and ending their final season with a medal around their necks.
We are grateful for the time each of these athletes spent in our program and for the commitment they and their families made along the way. For those who grew up with Vegas Aces and those who became Aces more recently, we are proud to have been a part of their volleyball journeys.
Congratulations to our 18 REN athletes and coaches on an incredible finish to the season.
