Another new back-row addition is Avery Carter Avery Carter 5'3" | DS/L Westside-Jonesboro | 2029 AR who had a great club season with Memphis Metro. She is an ultra quick libero/DS that can go get it with the best of them. She is a workout warrior who’s regiment is more like a college player than a sophomore in high school. With a strong platform and high volleyball IQ this Westside Warrior will be fun to watch this fall.

Carter hustles like crazy on defense. Carter only lunges when needed, keeping balls under control. Carter has shown she can handle well-struck balls. Carter also does a good job encouraging teammates both on and off the court. Her first touches help Metro 15 Elite Black get into a good offensive rhythm.

While not playing club in Arkansas, Jonesboro Westside Libero Avery Carter Avery Carter 5'3" | DS/L Westside-Jonesboro | 2029 AR is heading to the American Division for Nationals with her Memphis Metro 15 Elite Black squad. She and her team are taking a simple approach: keep improving every day and embrace the challenge of competing against top competition.

“We are focused on continuing to strengthen all parts of our game,” Carter said. “We work hard on serve receive, communication and keeping our energy high and consistent through each match.”

Away from the team, Avery’s preparation starts early. “I wake up early to work out with my trainer, then I like to do passing drills when I get home, ” she said. “I also try and take as many private or group lessons as I can.”

Avery and her teammates learned a big lesson during qualifier season. Adversity hits everyone, how you handle it is how you will be remembered. Carter said,” We had some tough losses this season, but we kept working and trusted our coaches and training, which resulted in us earning our bid.”

For a young libero, Avery Carter Avery Carter 5'3" | DS/L Westside-Jonesboro | 2029 AR shows she is willing to work on her own and with the team to ensure that they are ready for whatever challenges Nationals will bring.