Class 3A Feature Athlete (Sept. 8)

Name: Ava Donnelly
High School: Mars
Grade: 12
Position: Setter

Background Info: Donnelly is a four-year letter winner, three year starting setter for Mars and last year was an All-Section selection. Currently, she is setting this year's team to a .317 attack percentage and 14 k/s. She has played volleyball for over 6 years in both high school and club. She has achieved High Honor Roll throughout high school. She is Secretary of FBLA and won first place in the region in the Journalism competition category. In addition, she is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Photography Club. Her future plans include studying Journalism or Economics at a four-year university.

Quotes from Mars coach Tami Caraway: "Ava is a hardworking, determined and talented athlete. She has worked faithfully at developing her volleyball skill and leadership in an effort to make each team during her tenure the best it could be. She is not the loudest player in the gym but no one doubts her commitment and support for each of her teammates. Ava's thoughtfulness and self-discipline will serve her well in whatever path she chooses for her future. It has been a privilege to have her a part of our program."