The 6-foot senior middle hitter led the Buccaneers to a 44-1 record and their second straight North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 3A state title this past season. Franz recorded 412 kills, 295 digs, 65 service aces and 47 blocks
Franz has maintained a 3.65 GPA in the classroom.
She has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Levine Children's hospital and as a youth volleyball camp counselor.