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Alana Hruska

Middle blocker
RHAM HS
HEBRON, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

600

Kills

99

Blocks

34

Aces
“Hruska is tall and powerful and she has really good control on her attacks. She makes it very tough on the opposition. They had a very impressive team overall, but she was the biggest factor.”
Rich Heitz
Southington High Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3 senior middle blocker led the Sachems to a 35-1-1 record and their second straight Class L state championship this past season. The state’s returning Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year, Hruska recorded 600 kills, 99 blocks and 34 service aces. The two-time Connecticut High School Coaches Association Player of the Year, she was also named to the national ALL-USA Second Team.

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Academic Achievement

Hruska has maintained a 3.87 GPA in the classroom. She remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Hruska has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics, a food bank, youth volleyball programs and a homeless shelter. “Hruska is tall and powerful and she has really good control on her attacks,” said Rich Heitz, head coach at Southington High. “She makes it very tough on the opposition. They had a very impressive team overall, but she was the biggest factor.”