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Morgan Casey

Middle hitter
PORTSMOUTH HS
PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
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Peak Performance

197

Kills

62

Digs

43

Blocks

30

Aces
“Morgan is a very strong player in the front row—great leaping and blocking ability and lateral movement. She affects opponents’ swings out of the middle and on the outside. Smart player who can really put a ball down on a good set.”
Josh Malloy
Head Coach - West Warwick High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot senior middle hitter led the Patriots to a 13-7 record and a berth in the Division 1A semifinals this past season. Casey recorded 197 kills to go with 43 blocks, 62 digs and 30 aces, posting a .394 hitting percentage and .491 kill percentage on the attack. She was a First-Team All-State by the Rhode Island Volleyball Coaches Association and First-Team All-Division 1A selection and was named to the 1A All-Tournament Team.

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Academic Achievement

Casey has maintained a 4.19 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on scholarship at Penn State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Casey has volunteered locally on behalf of Special Olympics, working one-on-one with athletes, including her uncle, a 20-year Special Olympics veteran, to prepare them for their respective competitions. She also has donated her time to the James L. Maher Center, which employs adults with disabilities and helps them become more independent in addition to serving as a counselor for youth basketball camps in Portsmouth.