The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter led the Royals to a 33-0 record and a second-straight Class 4A state championship this past season. Harden recorded 371 kills and 161 digs while posting a .446 kill percentage and a .323 hitting percentage. The MaxPreps.com National Player of the Year as well as the state’s Miss Volleyball winner, Harden also compiled 38 blocks and 21 service aces. A three-time First Team All-State selection, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,250 kills.
Harden maintained a weighted 4.05 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Florida this fall.
Harden is an active member of the Southeastern Sports Network, where she serves as a social media leader, photographer, videographer and graphic designer. She has volunteered locally as part of fundraising campaigns to benefit the Riley Hospital for Children in addition to donating her time to the Black Student Union and as a mentor to elementary school students.
