2026 Season: 606 Kills | 155 Blocks | 160 Digs | 36 Aces | 17.82 Kills/Match

McNutt is a 6’4″ powerhouse who put together one of the most remarkable freshman seasons in Arkansas volleyball history. Her 606 kills and 155 blocks established school records, and she earned All-State and All-State Tournament honors. She’s an incredible athlete with tremendous size, natural power, and the ability to take over a match without having fully developed the technical side of her game. Like Paisley Hogan Paisley Hogan 6'2" | OH/MB Northside | 2029 State AR , McNutt is also a legitimate Division I basketball prospect, and basketball could ultimately determine her athletic future. There is plenty of work ahead with her footwork, blocking technique, and offensive versatility, particularly as she faces stronger competition. But the physical ability is undeniable. If McNutt ever decides to make volleyball her primary focus, her ceiling in the sport could be exceptionally high. For now, she’s a freshman with three years remaining and already one of the most productive players in the state.

What else can you say about Lily McNutt Lily McNutt 6'4" | MB Cotter | 2030 State AR ? The 6’4″ freshman has been putting up incredible numbers all season, but what she did Tuesday against Ozark Catholic was something special.

Lily recorded just the second state tournament triple-double in Cotter program history, finishing with 19 kills, 12 digs and 10 blocks. And she did it in just three sets! Her older sister junior Myah did it last year. The younger McNutt has 63 kills in three matches so far. She isn’t the only weapon for the bunch of Warriors, but she is going to be a key against the battle testes Mansfield team. Twelve digs in a state quarterfinal show just how much she contributes on both sides of the ball.

Now Cotter is one win away from playing for a state championship, with defending 3A champion Mansfield standing in the way. The Lady Warriors have been knocking on the door. With the McNutt sisters leading the way, can they finally break through?

Lily McNutt Lily McNutt 6'4" | MB Cotter | 2030 State AR has been on a tear lately. Actually, she’s been doing it all season. The Cotter freshman came up big in the 2A North Regional championship, with 24 kills to lead the Lady Warriors past a strong St. Joseph team in a five-set battle.

Standing a legitimate 6’4″, McNutt is one of the tallest players in Arkansas high school volleyball. She commands attention at the net, and the scary part for opposing teams is that she’s still learning the game.

Despite being just a freshman, McNutt has already piled up 530 kills and 136 blocks this season, setting Cotter school records for both categories. That’s some serious production from a player who still has three years of high school volleyball ahead of her. But this isn’t just about one player. Cotter spent the offseason challenging itself against tougher competition, preparing for moments just like these. That work is paying off, and the Lady Warriors aren’t heading into the state tournament just happy to be there.

With McNutt leading the way, Cotter looks ready to make a serious run at a state championship in Hot Springs.

Lily McNutt Lily McNutt 6'4" | MB Cotter | 2030 State AR is a name to remember. The Cotter freshman stands 6’4″, so she draws attention as soon as she walks into the gym. She is already getting Division I attention on the basketball court, but her potential on the volleyball court may be just as exciting.

Head Coach Nikki Guthrie describes McNutt as about as good of an athlete as you will see and believes she has the potential to become every bit as good in volleyball as she is in basketball. For a freshman with that kind of size and athleticism, there is a lot to work with.

She also gets to play alongside her older sister, Myah, a talented 5’11” junior who is part of the strong junior class leading this Cotter team.

The McNutt sisters will be fun to watch the rest of the season as the Lady Warriors make their run at a state championship.