Avery Ball Avery Ball 5'9" | MB/RS Farmington | 2028 State AR brought a spark to the right side every time I watched her. She has developed into a dependable scoring option who wants the ball when the match gets tight. Throughout the week, she consistently terminated difficult sets and helped her team escape several out-of-system situations. One area that has noticeably improved over the course of the season is her blocking. She established a strong pin, making life easier for her middles and helping reshape the team’s defensive presence at the net. After a slow start on day one, her team never lost again, and Ball played a major role in that turnaround. Her intensity never faded, and she constantly worked to lift both herself and her teammates. She combines physicality with confidence, making her a difficult matchup on the right side.

Avery continues to develop into a dependable front row player. She brings versatility to table with being able to play both middle and right-side. As a sophomore on the ultra-talented Farmington Cardinals 5A runner up team, she had 118 kills, 47 blocks and 42 digs showing her versatility all year.

She has continued that impressive play this club season for the Ozark Juniors 16 Elite and is one to watch going forward in this recruiting season. Ball will certainly make a strong impression on coaches at Nationals.

In Liberty Division action: Ozark Jrs 16 Elite is looking to get on track today after a tough start going 0-3 yesterday.

Avery Ball Avery Ball 5'9" | MB/RS Farmington | 2028 State AR brings a contagious energy to the court and consistently performs as a high-IQ, team-oriented player. She combines a fast arm swing with excellent ball control, making her a reliable option offensively. Her game sense and communication elevate her play, and she’s the kind of athlete who makes her teammates better. Her defense is smart and strong allowing her to put up strong blocks across the net. Despite being the shortest in this list of tall players, Avery plays and succeeds like a 6’0 player.