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VOLLEYBALL

Kennedy Martin

Outside hitter
NATION FORD HS
FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

604

Kills

239

Digs

49

Blocks
“Kennedy is a strong power-hitter and has versatility in roll shots and tips. She’s a dangerous player to defend against.”
Bryan Piro
Head Coach - head coach of River Bluff High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-7 senior outside hitter amassed 604 kills and 239 digs this past season, leading the Falcons (29-10-1) to the Class AAAAA state quarterfinals. Martin also recorded 49 blocks, 40 service aces and 18 assists, posting a .535 kill percentage and a .388 hitting percentage on the attack. Martin played her freshman year at Nation Ford before spending the next two years playing high school volleyball in Wisconsin. She was a 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association First Team All-American selection and is ranked as the nation’s No. 18 recruit in the Class of 2023 by PrepDig.com.

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Academic Achievement

Martin has maintained a weighted 4.74 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Florida this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Martin has volunteered locally as a youth volleyball coach, and she has donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church.