Paisley Porter Paisley Porter 6'0" | OH/RS Conway | 2028 State AR continues her strong junior campaign, leading the Lady Cats in kills this season. The 6’1″ pin has shown she’s more than just a powerful hitter. She’s becoming a more complete offensive player, using her size and developing shot selection to keep defenses guessing. As Porter refines her game and continues to raise her hitting percentage, she will rise on recruiting boards.

Porter led Conway with 10 kills against Central, another solid performance from a player who has become a reliable offensive weapon for the Lady Cats. Her continued development is a big reason Conway has remained near the top of the 6A-Central standings.

Season Stats: 75 sets | 191 kills | 2.5 kps | 19 blocks | 105 digs | 127 receptions.

If her performance at the Jamboree is any indication of how Paisley’s season is going to go, you might want to buy your tickets to watch the Conway Lady Cats now. She showed whole new side to her game.

In games against Fayetteville and Mount St Mary’s she put on show. She showed dramatic improvement over last season where Porter struggled getting use to the pace of Varsity ball. Now a junior, Paisley looked like the outsides you been use to seeing from Conway. She placed the ball all over the court with power and finesse. The best part of her progression was her confidence. At 6’1” she has the frame and the ability to be a top flight player in Arkansas.

Porter is one of the more intriguing players on Conway’s roster. She has the size and power that remind you of past Conway standouts like Wren Jones and Megan Smith. The next step is putting all of those tools together on a consistent basis. Paisley is coming off a tremendous club season with Conway Juniors and capped her summer with a National Championship while playing with Arkansas Select. Now the challenge is carrying that same confidence into the high school season as she competes with talented freshman Emma Booy Emma Booy 5'10" | OH/RS Conway | 2030 State AR and others for the second outside hitter spot alongside Swindle.

When Paisley plays free and trusts her game, she has the ability to take over stretches of a match. She generates tremendous power that can overwhelm blockers, but what stood out this summer was the growth in her shot selection. She has become much more than just a power hitter. As she continues to trust her arm and make the right reads, the offense will come naturally. Porter, Addi Connell, and Kate Tallent Kate Tallent 5'9" | MB Conway | 2027 State AR return as Conway’s most experienced front row players, and all three will be counted on to elevate their play as the Lady Cats chase another 6A Central title and a fourth straight trip to the state finals.

Porter is a physically imposing pin hitter whose length and athleticism allow her to control space along the net. Her extended reach makes her a strong presence both offensively and at the block, where she effectively takes away angles and challenges hitters. Offensively, Porter delivers a heavy, high-contact swing that allows her to power through opposing blocks and create consistent scoring opportunities. Her volleyball IQ has continued to develop, leading to more intentional shot selection and improved efficiency as an attacker. As her understanding of the game continues to grow, Porter is quickly becoming a reliable, high-impact option and is on track to be a major offensive force for Conway.