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Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Illinois

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VOLLEYBALL

Ellie White

Outside hitter
MOTHER MCAULEY LIBERAL ARTS HS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

542

Kills

289

Digs

103

Blocks
“The girl was unstoppable this year.She was the best offensive player we played against all season. Without her they are not state champions.”
Brad Baker
Head Coach - head coach of Benet Academy
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 junior outside hitter led the Mighty Macs to a 39-3 record and the Class 4A state championship this past season. White amassed 542 kills by way of a .431 kill percentage and a .348 hitting percentage, including 20 kills in McAuley’s 2-1 win over Benet Academy in the state final. A natural setter, she also compiled 289 digs, 103 blocks and 28 service aces while earning MaxPreps.com First Team All-American honors.

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Academic Achievement

White has maintained a 3.71 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Michigan beginning in the fall of 2024.

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Exemplary Character

A student ambassador at Mother McAuley, White is active in her school’s student government. She has volunteered locally as a youth mentor and volleyball coach.