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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Oklahoma

Gatorade Player of the year

Audrey Buford

Setter/Right-side hitter
BISHOP KELLEY HS
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

307

Kills

316

Digs

37

Blocks

617

Assists
“Audrey is a great competitor and a very strong leader for her team. She is a do-it-all player. She’s the type of kid you want with the ball in her hands when the game is on the line.”
Will Ethridge
Head Coach - head coach of Edmond Santa Fe High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior setter and right-side hitter led the Comets to a 34-3 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Buford compiled 617 assists, 316 digs, 307 kills, 66 service aces and 37 blocks while posting a .429 kill percentage. The 2020 Oklahoman Player of the Year and the State Tournament MVP, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 2,717 assists, 1,147 digs and 846 kills.

Academic Achievement

Buford has maintained a weighted 4.04 GPA in the classroom. She will attend the University of Oklahoma this fall.

Exemplary Character

Buford has volunteered locally as a member of the Link Crew at Bishop Kelley High, and she has donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her school.