U.S. Women Cruise Past Canada in First Match at 2025 NORCECA Final Six

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 13, 2025) – Four U.S. athletes scored in double figures as the Women’s National Team opened play at the NORCECA Final Six with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-19) victory over Canada in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The U.S. Women (1-0) face Cuba at 3 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Cuba lost its opening match to the Dominican Republic, 25-16, 25-23, 25-21.

The U.S. never trailed in the match and led Canada in kills (39-21), aces (6-4) and blocks, 14-1.

Middle blocker Sami Francis led all scorers with 12 points on seven kills and five blocks. Opposite Kendall Kipp scored 11 with five kills and a match-high six points. Outside hitter Norah Sis had 11 kills, and outside Reagan Cooper collected 10 points on eight kills, one block and an ace.

Middle Khori Louis had six kills, two blocks and one ace for nine points. Opposite Skylar Fields had two kills. Setter Ella Powell led all players with four aces while leading the team to a .394 hitting efficiency. Libero Elena Oglivie had 13 digs.

U.S. Women’s Roster for Final Six

Name (Height, Position, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Kami Miner (S, 6-0, Redondo Beach, Calif., Stanford Univ., Southern California Southern Nevada)
2 Elena Oglivie (L, 5-10, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ., Aloha)
3 Mary Shroll (L, 5-8, Tempe, Arizona, Arizona State Univ., Arizona)
4 Khori Louis (MB, 6-3, Tallahassee, Fla., Florida State Univ., Florida)
5 Kendall Kipp (OPP, 6-6, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford Univ., Southern California Southern Nevada)
7 Sami Francis (MB, 6-6, San Diego, Calif., Stanford Univ., Southern California Southern Nevada)
8 Emily Thater (MB, 6-3, Springfield, Mo., Univ. of Missouri, Heart of America)
9 Claire Chaussee (OH, 6-0, Sun Prairie, Wisc., Univ. of Louisville, Badger)
10 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Creighton, Great Plains)
11 Jaali Winters (OH, 6-3, Ankeny, Iowa, Creighton, Iowa)
12 Madi Kubik Banks (OH, 6-3, West Des Moines, Iowa, Univ. of Nebraska, Iowa)
13 Reagan Cooper (OH, 6-2, Rowlett, Texas, Texas Tech/Univ. of Kansas/Washington State, North Texas)
27 Ella Powell (S, 6-0, Fayetteville, Ark., Univ. of Washington, Delta)
55 Skylar Fields (OPP, 6-2, Missouri City, Texas, USC/Texas, Lone Star)

Coaches
Head Coach: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coach: Paula Weishoff (LOVB Houston)
Assistant Coach: Brad Rostratter (UC San Diego)
Team Leader: Blake Omartian (Orlando Valkyries)
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham
Athletic Trainer: Sam Schaff (San Diego Mojo)

U.S. Schedule

All times Pacific and contingent on completion of previous match. Watch on YouTube.

Sept. 15: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-19)
Sept. 16: USA vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.
Sept. 17: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.
Sept. 18: USA vs. Mexico, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19: USA vs. Puerto Rico, 5 p.m.
Sept. 20: Semifinals
Sept. 21: Medal matches