GOLDEN, Colo. - The Cal Poly Humboldt women's volleyball team is set to open the 2026 season this week as the Lumberjacks travel to Colorado School of Mines for the Oredigger Volleyball Classic. Humboldt will compete in three matches at Lockridge Arena from Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29.

The Lumberjacks will open the tournament Thursday at 4 p.m. PT against host Colorado School of Mines before facing Colorado Christian Friday at 3:30 p.m. PT. Humboldt will close out the weekend Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. PT against UCCS.

The Orediggers will host the eight-team tournament, which also features Cal State Dominguez Hills, Colorado Christian, Flagler, Northern State, UCCS and Rockhurst. Humboldt's opening match will be the first of three contests for the Lumberjacks over the three-day event.

With the start of the 2026 campaign right around the corner, let's preview Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Volleyball.

COACHING STAFF

Angela Spoja begins her fifth season as the head coach of the Lumberjacks in 2026 and her 31st season overall. Spoja will be joined on the coaching staff by assistant coaches Tusalava Kuaea, Macey Hayden and first-year assistant coach Braeden Ferrone.

The 2026 roster features 20 players, including a mix of returning veterans, transfers and newcomers.

OUTSIDE HITTERS (10)

The Lumberjacks' outside hitter group features a combination of experience, size and versatility. Senior Graysen Trupp headlines the group while also providing an option on the opposite side. Trupp brings veteran leadership and the ability to contribute on both sides of the net.

Humboldt returns junior Sadie Scott, along with sophomores Emma Fauth, Tatyana Jennings and Kendall Fenstermacher as well as Addison Bookstaber. The group gives the Lumberjacks multiple options on the pins and provides depth across the front row and back row.

Newcomers Anayah Rucker, Hailey Colyar, Avary Spoja, and Branson Lennon will also look to make an impact as they begin their Humboldt careers.

MIDDLE BLOCKERS (4)

The Lumberjacks' middle blocker group features a strong combination of returning experience and young talent. Sophomores Rahni Greene, Phoebe Bland and Isabella Hartwig return to anchor the position, while freshman Lily Ruiz adds another option in the middle.

Greene, Bland and Hartwig give Humboldt a trio of returning players with collegiate experience, while Ruiz provides additional depth as the Lumberjacks enter the 2026 season.

SETTERS (3)

Humboldt's setter group features junior Brielle Wilson, who returns after gaining experience in the position, while sophomore Claire Crawford and freshman Delaney Buchanan provide additional depth for the Jacks. The group gives the Lumberjacks multiple options to help direct the offense throughout the season.

DEFENSIVE SPECIALISTS/LIBEROS (2)

The Lumberjacks' defensive specialist group features sophomore Elizabeth Jade Andrade and freshman Zoey Blanchard.

Andrade returns with collegiate experience and will provide stability in the back row, while Blanchard gives Humboldt another young option as the Lumberjacks look to establish their defensive identity.

OPPOSITE (1)

Humboldt's opposite features junior Nyah Johnson. Johnson returns with collegiate experience at the position. Johnson gives the Lumberjacks offensive firepower in the lineup.

OREDIGGER CLASSIC OPENER

Humboldt will begin the 2026 campaign Thursday evening against Colorado School of Mines at Lockridge Arena. The 4 p.m. PT matchup will serve as the Lumberjacks' first regular-season test of the season and their first opportunity to establish momentum in the new campaign.

COLORADO CHRISTIAN AWAITS

The Lumberjacks will return to Lockridge Arena Friday afternoon to take on Colorado Christian at 3:30 p.m. PT.

Humboldt will look to build on its opening-day performance against Mines while continuing to find its rhythm early in the season. The matchup will mark the Lumberjacks' second contest of the tournament and their second opportunity to compete against outside competition.

FINAL MATCH AGAINST UCCS

Humboldt will close out the Oredigger Volleyball Classic Saturday morning when the Lumberjacks face UCCS at 8:30 a.m. PT.

The early-morning matchup will conclude a busy three-match stretch for Humboldt. The Lumberjacks will look to finish the weekend strong while gaining valuable experience against three different opponents to open the 2026 campaign.

HOW TO TUNE IN

Thursday vs. Colorado School of Mines - Watch - Live Stats

Friday vs. Colorado Christian - Watch - Live Stats

Saturday vs. UCCS - Watch - Live Stats

For more details about the Oredigger Volleyball Classic, click here.

UP NEXT

The Lumberjacks will open up their home schedule Thursday, Sep. 3 as they host the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic at Lumberjack Arena. They will have three matchups across the three-day tournament against Northwest Nazarene, Dominican, and Jessup.
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