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VOLLEYBALL

Akasha Anderson

Outside hitter
HERNDON HS
HERNDON, VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

670

Kills

382

Digs

76

Service Aces

28

Blocks
“Akasha was a standout player. She puts so much power behind her hits and can really mix up her attacks. She is a great passer and server as well.”
Sheena Eldred
Head Coach - head coach of Yorktown High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter amassed 670 kills and 382 digs this past season, leading the Fighting Hornets (18-6) to the Class 6 state championship match. Anderson also recorded 76 service aces and 28 blocks while posting a .486 kill percentage and a .336 hitting percentage. The Region 6D Player of the Year and the Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,076 kills and 474 digs.

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Academic Achievement

Anderson has maintained a 3.70 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at Auburn University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Anderson has volunteered locally as part of voter registration drives, and she has donated her time at local food pantries.