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6 Days Until the State Girls Cross Country Announcement
Gatorade 2014 - 2015: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Idaho

Gatorade Player of the year

Kayla Ellis

OH
CENTURY HS
POCATELLO, IDAHO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

381

Kills

71

Aces

.45

Kill Percentage

398

Digs
“Kayla is phenomenal in the volleyball world. She is the backbone of her team. Her physical prowess and mental toughness along with her skill-set creates an unstoppable force. She not only takes control of the match, but she fosters her teammates' confidence and creates a positive, competitive, safe environment for them.”
Michelle Dodds
Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The state's returning Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year, Ellis led the Diamondbacks to a 37-6 record and a fifth consecutive Class 4A state championship this past season. The 5-foot-8 senior outside hitter slammed 381 kills while recording a .450 kil

Academic Achievement

Ellis has maintained a 4.11 weighted GPA in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

In addition to donating her time as a youth volleyball instructor, she has volunteered locally on behalf of breast cancer awareness and her church in addition to participating in coat and canned food drives for the needy and organizing an Operation Christ