When Alexis Pringle first stepped onto a volleyball court, she was shy and unsure of herself, and didn’t believe that she belonged.

“This is the kid who, on the first day, was afraid of the ball,” said Lexi Pringle, Alexis’ mother.

During her first competitive season, however, Alexis developed confidence — and a passion. She didn’t just find a sport; she found herself.

“She has made massive improvements,” Devlin said. “She went from not really knowing the game very well to being obsessed with it. It’s amazing watching the change happen.”

For her efforts, Alexis, a Camas resident, was selected for the Sports Illustrated Youth Athlete of the Year competition.

She is one of four Clark County student-athletes in the competition as of Sept. 4, joining Zion Coles of Washougal, Avery Anderso

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