Courtney Eckenrode Gatorade 2013 - 2014: Player of the Year Volleyball

“There are so many intangibles that make Courtney a worth candidateThere are so many intangibles that make Courtney a worthy candidate of Gatorade Player of the Year. First and foremost Courtney is an excellent student. She excels in the classroom earning Academic All State and excels on the volleyball court. As this year's team captain she helped lead our team to an undefeated 45-0 record and a State Championship. It takes a dedicated student-athlete to balance academics as well as athletics and she has done both successfully. ”

Leslie Madison

Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior setter led the Highlanders to a 45-0 record, the Class 5A state title and a No. 2 national ranking by PrepVolleyball.com this past season. Eckenrode recorded 1,189 assists, 386 digs, 86 kills, 49 blocks and 35 service aces. A 2013-14 U

Academic Achievement

Eckenrode has maintained a 3.80 GPA in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

A devoted member of her church community, she has volunteered locally on behalf of a women's shelter and youth volleyball programs.

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