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Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Connecticut

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VOLLEYBALL

Paula Hernandez

Outside hitter
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY
WOODSTOCK, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

500

Kills

622

Digs

66

Service aces
“Paula Hernandez is an outstanding player. She has the complete package of volleyball skills and she’s a tough competitor. She reads the court better than any high school player that I’ve seen.”
Steve Banks
Head Coach Head coach at Fitch High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 senior outside hitter recorded 500 kills, 622 digs and 66 service aces this past season, leading the Centaurs (19-6) to the Class L semifinals. Hernandez is a three-time First Team All-State and First Team All-Eastern Connecticut Conference honoree and was selected the GameTimeCT Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

Hernandez has maintained an A average in the classroom. She remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Hernandez has volunteered locally on behalf of a community clean-up initiative and youth volleyball programs.