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MacKenna Halfin

Outside hitter
PHILIP BARBOUR HS
PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

605

Kills

491

Digs

96

Blocks

37

Aces
“Halfin is the backbone of Philip Barbour. She’s a six-rotation player that makes her team better in all aspects and leads in most statistical categories. She’s a dominant hitter who can, at times, completely take over matches.”
Allison Whitford
Head Coach - Hedgesville High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 junior outside hitter led the Colts to a record of 44-10-7 and a berth in the Class AA title game this past season, amassing 605 kills and 491 digs. Halfin added 96 blocks and 37 service aces while compiling a hitting percentage of .351. Named captain of the Class AA All-State team, she was also a postseason All-Tournament Team honoree and the West Virginia Sportswriters Association Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

Halfin has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

The three-year president of her class, Halfin has volunteered locally on behalf of ReachU Read Aloud, Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries and Lil’ Moe’s restaurant. She has also donated her time to the Coal Miners luncheon and the Belington Middle School Field Day in addition to serving as a youth volleyball and swimming coach.