The 6-foot senior setter and right-side hitter led the Spartans to a 35-7 record and their fifth consecutive Division II-A state championship. Hames recorded 385 assists, 225 kills, 218 digs and 46 service aces. A starter for the U.S. Girls Youth National Team, she was a 2017-18 Under Armour First Team All-American and was named MVP of the state tournament for the fourth time. Hames is a five-time All-State honoree and was selected First Team All-American by FloVolleyball.
Hames has maintained a 3.29 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Nebraska this fall.
Hames has volunteered locally on behalf of a retirement home and youth volleyball programs. “Hames makes everything look easy,” said Michael Sansone, head coach at Harding Academy. “She serves tough, she plays great defense, she’s a great blocker, and she demands the ball on offense. She’s just a phenomenal volleyball player.”
