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Sneads High School – Sneads, FL First Place in the 2020 FHSAA State Tournament 1A Division Ranked in the top 60 schools in Florida Kiara Garrett – 5’10” – OH, DS – Class of 2021 Kiara Garrett is an outstanding…
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Continue ReadingSneads High School – Sneads, FL
- First Place in the 2020 FHSAA State Tournament 1A Division
- Ranked in the top 60 schools in Florida
Kiara Garrett – 5’10” – OH, DS – Class of 2021
Kiara Garrett is an outstanding hitter and defender for Sneads’ Varsity volleyball team. Her experience on the court is evident in her court awareness and smart hitting strategies. In 68 sets this season, Kiara scored 336 kills with a 48.8% kill percentage; out of her 688 attacking attempts, nearly half of them were point-scoring kills. This is due to her whip-like arm swing that easily slices through and around the block. Kiara has also scored 20 blocks and 20 aces this season, with 175 digs. In addition to being captain of the team, Kiara is also one of the biggest reasons Sneads’ Varsity team won 3-0 for all four playoff games in the FHSAA State Tournament.
Newberry High School – Newberry, FL
- Runner-Up in the 2020 FHSAA State Tournament 1A Division
- Ranked 65th in Florida
Sarah Miller – 5’3” – S, DS – Class of 2021
Sarah Miller is the star setter in the Newberry Panther’s Varsity volleyball team. There is a roster full of amazing athletes and talented volleyball players on Newberry’s team, including the four powerhouse seniors, Lily Haugh, Katie Oxer, Grace Oelrich, and Sarah Miller, in addition to the Junior libero, Abby Pace. However, without Sarah, those hitters would not have their impressive kills. In her four years on varsity, Sarah has played in 325 sets and has accumulated nearly 1400 assists, with 736 of those assists from this season alone. Additionally, she has a career total of 113 aces and 743 digs. Being the captain of the team, Sarah has a responsibility to lead her peers and take control of play. She is an incredible setter, defender, and leader, and does all of it while making it look effortless.
Bell High School – Bell, FL
- Semifinalist in the 2020 FHSAA State Tournament 1A Division
- Ranked in the top 100 schools in Florida
Taria Liles – 6’1” – OH – Class of 2021
Taria Liles has been playing on Bell’s Varsity team for the past four years. During that time, she has played in 285 sets with a career total of 935 kills, 162 aces, 43 blocks, and 568 digs. Taria is a well-rounded player that is not only an incredible hitter but also can play around the whole court with continued success, whether she is blocking, serving, or playing defense. In the front row, she is able to use her height on the outside to make big plays with powerful hits. As captain of her team, Taria demonstrates her leadership potential as she sets the tone for the game with her passionate cheering, point-scoring hits, and athleticism across the court.