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VOLLEYBALL

Molly Ardren

Setter
ESSEX HS
ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

22

Kills

15

Digs

141

Assists

36

Service Aces
“Molly is one of the hardest-working athletes I have ever coached. She is the kind of player that every coach would love to have on their team. Her work ethic, talent and leadership are unparalleled.”
Jen Liguori
Head Coach - head coach of Essex High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior setter led the Hornets to a 9-0 record and the Chittenden County Tournament championship this past season. Playing outdoors due to pandemic restrictions, Ardren compiled 141 assists, 36 service aces, 22 kills and 15 digs. A two-time First Team All-State selection, Ardren is also team MVP for the Fusion Volleyball club team.

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Academic Achievement

Ardren has maintained an unweighted 4.02 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to attend Vassar College, where she will play volleyball, this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A member of her school’s student government, Ardren has volunteered locally as a youth volleyball coach and on behalf of blood-donation drives to benefit the American Red Cross.