Barnes made an impressive impact in during her freshman season for the Blue Devils. She earned a team high 4.0 k/s on 230 total kills go go along with an average of 8.7 d/m for a complete all-around effort. This group returns some key pieces around her as Gallia Academy should be poised for a deep run in the postseasn when the time comes. Senior Aubree Frazier Aubree Frazier 6'2" | RS/OH Gallia Academy | 2027 State OH is the top returning point scorer as she brings length and veteran experience, boasting 773 career kills heading into her senior season. Rising sophomore Rylee Saunders Rylee Saunders 5'11" | RS/OH Gallia Academy | 2029 State OH was just shy of 200 kills in her first year as senior Abby Clark was once again a steady contributor at 2.2 k/s. Gracyn Clark Gracyn Clark 5'6" | S Gallia Academy | 2027 State OH is a solid floor leader as she should surpass the 2,400 career assists mark early in the fall season. Junior Chloe Bennett Chloe Bennett 5'5" | DS/L Gallia Academy | 2028 OH led the defense with 16.9 d/m in 2025.

Barnes lit up the high school season for Gallia Academy as she finished her first varsity season leading the Blue Devils at 4.0 k/s on a total of 230 kills. She added 8.7 d/m to complete her effort. The 5’9 pin is an athlete with good physicality with her approach work and arm. Combined with her aggressive, competitive and confident mindset, all of this helps her find a lot of success.

Barnes has been a huge addition to the Blue Devils’ attack as she leads this team offensively at 4.4 k/s, one of the best season efforts thus far among all Ohio 2029 hitters. Recently named the Ohio Valley Conference Athlete of the Week, Barnes has earned more than 20 kills in a single match three times so far. She is an aggressive attacker with good lift off the floor that includes awareness and control to swing with purpose at the top of her jump. As she cleans up her movement patterns she will be even more dangerous at her contact point and will likely improve her .242 efficiency. She also adds 9.6 d/m.

The Blue Devils opened their season with a 3-1 win over Alexander as Barnes made a big statement as a rookie attacker in her first high school match as a freshman. With a team high 20 kills, she led a potent offense that included two junior teammates also in double digit kills. In her second match, Barnes terminated the ball 13 times to lead her team to a 3-0 win over Ironton as the only prospect to reach double figure kills.