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Anna Richardson

Outside hitter
SMYRNA HS
SMYRNA, DELAWARE
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

301

Kills

226

DIgs

23

Aces

11

Blocks
“It was impossible to beat her. I truly believe Smyrna won the state championship because of her dominance. Match-in and match-out, the entire state was trying to stop Anna.”
Jessica Weller
Head Coach - Newark Charter head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter led the Eagles to a 19-1 record and the first state championship in school history this past season. Richardson recorded 301 kills, averaging 4.49 per set, to go with 226 digs, 23 aces and 11 blocks. She was named the Delaware High School Coaches Association’s Player of the Year and is a two-time First Team All-State selection. She had 20 kills in Smyrna’s 3-1 win over Ursuline in the state final. 

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Academic Achievement

Richardson has maintained a 3.8 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has verbally committed to play volleyball at West Chester University this fall.  

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Exemplary Character

Richardson has volunteered locally on behalf of a toy drive organized in association with Smyrna’s athletic department. She has also donated her time with the Special Olympics and as a local youth soccer and volleyball coach.