Murrieta Valley’s Miley Thunstrom earns CIF Division 2 Player of the Year Honors
— LOS ALAMITOS — The CIF Southern Section has released its All-CIF girls volleyball teams for the 2024 season, recognizing the top talent across divisions. Highlighting this year’s honorees is Murrieta Valley senior Miley Thunstrom, who has been named the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Player of the Year.
The announcement, presented by the LA84 Foundation and selected by the Girls Volleyball Coaches’ Selection Committee, celebrates athletes who made a significant impact in their divisions.
Thunstrom, a 6-foot-1 senior outside hitter, led Murrieta Valley through a remarkable season, culminating in the program’s first-ever CIF Southern Section championship title. She was instrumental throughout the playoffs, dominating the final three games of Division 2 competition with 72 kills (an average of 5.5 kills per set).
Her crowning moment came during the championship match, where she recorded an astonishing 32 kills to secure the historic win for Murrieta Valley. With her exceptional offensive skills and leadership, Thunstrom will continue her volleyball career at Saint Mary’s.
“I’m incredibly proud of Miley and her contributions this season,” said Murrieta Valley head coach Ann Romero-Parks. “She set the tone for our team’s success and delivered when it mattered most.”
Thunstrom wasn’t the only standout for Murrieta Valley this season. Freshman right-side hitter Summer Tukua also earned her place on the All-CIF Division 2 team. Tukua’s strong performance throughout the season provided critical support to the team’s championship run, positioning her as a young talent to keep an eye on in the coming years.
Local talent was also represented across other divisions. Temecula Valley’s Madison Snow, a senior outside hitter, was honored on the All-CIF Division 1 team. Snow’s dynamic play and consistent contributions made her one of the top players in Division 1 competition this season.
Other notable honorees include Catalina Loven, a sophomore outside hitter from Liberty/Winchester, who earned a spot on the Division 6 team. Meanwhile, Orange Vista senior Jayla Ross was recognized in Division 7 for her outstanding efforts as an outside hitter.
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