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Gatorade 2021 - 2022: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Utah

Gatorade Player of the year

Maggie Mendelson

Middle blocker/outside hitter
FREMONT HS
PLAIN CITY, UTAH
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

407

Kills

138

Digs

59

Service Aces

55

Blocks
“Maggie Mendelson might be the best player in the country not because she’s tall, but because of her drive and desire for perfection. She’s just an amazing volleyball player with the ability to play any position.”
Mitch Stevens
Head Coach head coach at Northridge High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5 senior middle blocker and outside hitter recorded 407 kills, 138 digs, 59 service aces and 55 blocks this past season, leading the Silverwolves (19-13) to the Class 6A state tournament. Mendelson is a three-time First Team All-State selection and a Third Team Under Armour All-American. A starter on the U.S. Girls U18 National Team that captured a bronze medal at September’s world championships, she is ranked as the nation’s No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2022 by PrepVolleyball.com.

Academic Achievement

Mendelson has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play both volleyball and basketball on scholarship at the University of Nebraska this fall.

Exemplary Character

Also a basketball standout, Mendelson has served as a peer tutor and has volunteered locally on behalf of the Weber County Animal Shelter and Project Rainbow, which fosters inclusivity.