Class 3A Feature Athlete

Class 3A Feature Athlete (Oct. 6)

Name: Sydney Joyce
High School: Kiski Area
Grade: 12
Position: Setter/Opposite

Background Info: Joyce has been playing volleyball for six years at Kiski Area and has played for Westmoreland Elite. She is a four-year letter winner, three year starting setter and right-side hitter for Kiski Area. She is a two-year captain and has been named to the All-Section team for the last three years. Joyce leads the team this season in service percentage with 96.7% accuracy. Currently, she holds records at Kiski Area for number of career assists (709 & counting), is tied for number of career aces with 99, and is on pace to break the career dig record (476) in the next contest. Her hard work extends beyond the volleyball court. She is a three-time Academic All-American and has maintained high honors throughout her high school career. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Cavalier Leadership Council, Mock Trial, Math Team, Student Council, Best Buddies and is a member of the Varsity Track Team. Her future plans are to attend college to pursue a career in the Medical Field.

Quotes from Kiski Area coach Jodie McCartney: "Sydney has been an instrumental part of our program's success over the last four years. She transitioned to a setter at the end of her freshman year to fill a void for our team and has developed into a key six rotation player. Not coming off of the court, Syd is a threat on offense, defense, and at the serving line. She was selected captain by her teammates for two years now, which speaks to her character. Her knowledge of the game and words of encouragement lead our team as she plays. It has been a joy to watch her develop into the player and more importantly person she is today. As a freshman on varsity through her senior year, Sydney radiates positivity and a willingness to put the hard work in to achieve her goals. Sydney is the type of player that a new head coach like me (in 2019) was very fortunate to have on the roster. We have grown together in the last four seasons, and I will miss her next year."