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VOLLEYBALL

Julia Hunt

Middle blocker
HOLY CROSS HS
COVINGTON, KENTUCKY
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

678

Kills

290

Digs

117

Blocks
“Julia Hunt has arguably been the best in the state for years. She doesn’t get all the recognition she deserves being in a smaller school in the Covington area, but her numbers across the board are outstanding. In my opinion, she was the best player in the state of Kentucky in 2023.”
Richard Weaver
Head Coach - duPont Manual High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2 senior middle blocker amassed 678 kills, averaging 6.9 per set, and added 290 digs along with 117 blocks, leading the Indians (23-12) to the District semifinals round of the postseason this past fall. Ranked as the nation’s No. 11 recruit by PrepDig, Hunt was an AVCA First Team All-American and the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association Ms. Volleyball award winner. A three-time First Team All-State selection and one of only 12 All-American honorees by Volleyball Magazine, she was the state leader in kills and blocks in 2023 and compiled a hitting percentage of .311.

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Academic Achievement

Hunt has maintained a 4.11 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Washington this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Hunt has volunteered locally as a youth volleyball coach and on behalf of the Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program. She has also donated her time to Rose Mission and as part of multiple community service initiatives in association with her church community.