Fayetteville Takes Care of Business

Fayetteville had a big week, taking on Bentonville and Bentonville West and coming away with two impressive wins. The Bulldogs survived a five-set battle with the Tigers in the Prep Dig Game of the Week, then followed it up with a 3-1 win over the Wolverines. Basically, Fayetteville took on the city of Bentonville’s best and came out on top.

Avah Brown Avah Brown 6'1" | RS Fayetteville | 2028 State AR led the way with a monster week from the right side. Against Bentonville, Brown put down 24 kills on 48 attempts with just 3 errors. She followed that with 17 kills on 32 attempts with 5 errors against Bentonville West. That’s 41 kills in nine sets against two of the better teams in 6A.

Of course, somebody has to get the hitters the ball, and Molly Miller Molly Miller 5'11" | S/RS Fayetteville | 2028 State #94 Nation AR continued to guide a dominant Bulldog attack. Miller handed out 49 assists in five sets against Bentonville and another 38 in four sets against Bentonville West. She also added 9 kills over the two matches.

And Fayetteville wasn’t finished. The Bulldogs traveled to Missouri over the weekend and won the 2026 Lori Endicott Invitational, putting the finishing touches on an impressive week.

A huge rematch is on the schedule Tuesday at home vs the only team to defeat Fayetteville this season, the Har-Ber Wildcats.

Avah had a monster game for the Bulldogs. Time and time again, she came up with big kills to spark a run. She was dominant at the net, turning back shots as well. The Tigers had no answer for Brown. Whether it was a blistering sharp angle or a powerful line shot, she got the ball down. When Bentonville covered those shots, Avah would drop a soft roll shot to keep them off balance. She played one of the most complete games I have ever seen from a right side.

Of course, setting her and the other hitters was Molly Miller Molly Miller 5'11" | S/RS Fayetteville | 2028 State #94 Nation AR , who dropped 51 assists. She is one of the premier setters in all of high school volleyball. Avah’s 24 kills don’t even tell the story of how dominant she was. Bentonville got a lot of balls dug up, and their defense was tough all night.

Congratulations to the Bulldogs. Round two at home vs. Bentonville is a must-watch.

Stats: 24 kills | 3 blocks

Season Stats: 34 sets | 111 kills | 13 blocks

Committed: Old Dominion | NCAA Division I
At 6’1″, Brown has the size and physical tools that immediately get your attention on the right side. She has developed against some of the best competition in Arkansas with Fayetteville and Ozark Juniors and has established herself as the top-ranked right-side prospect in the state’s 2028 class.

Avah on her commitment:

2025 Stats: 274 Kills | .272 Hitting % | 49 Blocks

Avah will be playing the same position, just in a new place this season. Brown is one of the state’s premier two-way front-row players and she will suiting up this season at Fayetteville, after two strong seasons at Rogers HS where she tallied 415 kills and 107 blocks. This lefty has the entine bag of tricks when she attacks. Brown hits with efficiency, scores at a high rate from the right pin, and consistently impacts matches as a blocker. Her size, length, and ability to score in transition make her one of the most difficult matchup problems in Arkansas. She recently committed to Old Dominion.

She’s the top right-side in the state. This lefty powerhouse has tremendous potential that makes her difficult to ignore. She brings athleticism, length, and offensive power to any competition.

Her sophomore season at Fayetteville HS, she had 274 kills, hitting .272. Those are strong numbers for a veteran, but Avah achieved those numbers as sophomore. Brown has continued that pace with her Ozark Juniors 16 Premier team as they head to the National Division after winning the Delta Regional in impressive fashion. Team will have a hard time keying in on one person with this team. There are weapons everywhere and Avah Brown Avah Brown 6'1" | RS Fayetteville | 2028 State AR is one of the keys to their success.

Brown is a very impressive and high volleyball IQ right side pin. She has 148 kills hitting .312% on the season so far. She is continuing to shine for Rogers and be one of their consistent go to attackers. She is left handed and does a great job at swinging line and is pretty impressive at tooling the block.

Brown has been a steady contributor for Rogers’ offense, recording 57 kills while hitting .312. Her presence at the net is balanced with defensive work, as she added 8 blocks to round out a solid month of play.

Avah Brown Avah Brown 6'1" | RS Fayetteville | 2028 State AR is pure power at the pin. The 6’1″ right-side out of Rogers combines a quick arm swing with strong blocking ability, making her a dominant force at the net. Her physicality is matched by her high volleyball IQ, and she plays with a calm confidence that makes her a go-to hitter in pressure situations. Brown’s ceiling continues to rise as she refines her offensive range, especially as a left handed attacker.

Avah Brown Avah Brown 6'1" | RS Fayetteville | 2028 State AR is a game-changer on the right side, using her left-handed swing to keep defenders off balance. Her ability to attack at sharp angles makes her a constant threat, and she can place the ball in spots most right-handed hitters her age struggle to hit. With her being left-handed and extremely talented, college coaches need to get her on their radar quickly. One of the top blockers in her class, she dominates at the net with quick hands, strong positioning, and an aggressive mindset. Her speed and competitiveness set her apart, allowing her to react fast in transition and capitalize on every scoring opportunity. With her natural athleticism and high volleyball IQ, Avah is a standout on any court.