Laura Eichert Claims Second Straight Gatorade Player of the Year Honors

The 3x All State performer and 2025 4A State Champion at Lake Stevens was named the state’s top volleyball player in back-to-back years.

CHICAGO (January 9, 2026) — Gatorade announced Laura Eichert of Lake Stevens High School as the 2025-26 Gatorade Washington Volleyball Player of the Year (POY).

This is Eichert’s second consecutive Gatorade POY honor.

“In my many years of coaching I have never been more happy to see an opponent graduate than Laura Eichert. She combines physical ability, …