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Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Volleyball - New York

Gatorade Player of the year

Carson Tyler

Outside hitter
ST. MARY'S HS
LANCASTER, NEW YORK
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

581

Kills

83

Aces

59

Blocks

353

Digs
“Carson is the best player to come out of New York State in the last 10-plus years. She is a dominant offensive player and also a skilled defender and passer. Carson Tyler makes every player around her better with her effort, skill and hustle.”
CJ Denk
Head Coach - Our Lady of Mercy School head coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter led the Lancers to a 50-2 record and a third straight Catholic High School Athletic Association state title this season. She racked up 581 kills (averaging 5.0 per set), 83 aces, 59 blocks and 353 digs, leading her team in each category, also posted a hitting percentage of .469 along with a .565 kill percentage.

Academic Achievement

Tyler has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at Ball State University in the fall.

Exemplary Character

Tyler has volunteered locally with VolleyTots youth volleyball clinics and at school events. She also has donated her time to dog rescue groups.