Ava finished her junior season with 62 total blocks, the second-highest total on Alpharetta’s roster. She played behind senior middle Audrey Simpson, who led the team with 76 blocks and a .386 hitting percentage, leaving an important front-row role available after graduation.

Ava now has an opportunity to become the middle presence opposing offenses must account for first. Her impact will depend on more than block totals. Alpharetta will need her to track setters, close space at the pins, transition consistently and become a dependable offensive option before blocks can organize. If she embraces that expanded responsibility, she could help redefine how the Raiders control the net. ~ S.Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Tillman continued to show why she has become such a valuable piece of A5’s lineup. She attacked confidently, played with excellent pace, and never backed away from big moments. Her steady production throughout Nationals helped keep A5’s offense balanced against some of the toughest opponents in the country. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Ava shows strong awareness and does a good job maintaining positioning at the net. She works to stay active and contribute defensively. Her consistency helps support team structure. Ava adds reliability in the middle. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga