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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Tennessee

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VOLLEYBALL

Alyiah Wells

Middle blocker
BRIARCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
EADS, TENNESSEE
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

545

Kills

315

Digs

116

Blocks

50

Aces
“Alyiah Wells is an impactful player in all parts of the game. She's athletic and a threat no matter where she is on the court. She hits over the block with strength and accuracy, but she also plays with finesse.”
Kari Duncan
Volleyball coordinator at St. Mary's Episcopal School
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2 senior middle blocker led the Saints to a 40-2 record and the Division II-AA state championship this past season. Wells recorded 545 kills, 315 digs, 116 blocks and 50 aces. The State Tournament MVP, she was named a PrepVolleyball.com All-American and a 2018-19 Under Armour Second Team All-American in addition to earning national ALL-USA Volleyball Second Team honors.

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Academic Achievement

Wells has maintained a weighted 4.28 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Alabama this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of her church youth group, Wells has served as a tutor and a mentor in her school, and has volunteered locally on behalf of a food bank and youth sports programs.