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Name: Mason Bussard High School: Bethel Park Grade: 12 Position: Middle Hitter Background Info: Bussard is a two-year starter at middle hitter for Bethel Park. Originally a lacrosse player, he made the transition into volleyball in ninth grade and had worked extremely hard to get himself ready to take on a big role as a junior and senior. He was a second team all section player last year. He is a first year captain this year. He is among the team leaders in blocks and kills this year. He is also very gifted academically. He will graduate from Bethel Park this year with over a 4.0 GPA, making him the true definition of a student-athlete. Quotes from Bethel Park coach Zach Smith: "Mason has brought an energy and work ethic to the team the last two years that has helped raise the game of the entire team. Mason exudes enthusiasm, always ready to jump into the next drill or accept any challenge we throw at him. On game days, there is no need to give him an inspirational speech. He is always so pumped up that the rest of the team follows suit. He is a vocal leader and always backs up that leadership with hard work. He is always picking up new things about the game and working to make himself better. When we need a big kill or block, he is someone that I have come to rely on. He's one of those rare players that thrives on pressure and makes everyone else around him better." |