Rya McKinnon Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year Volleyball

“Every opponent has to make their game plan around Rya McKinnon. She’s the best outside hitter in the state, and she’s also their best defensive player and serve-receive passer, and a threat behind the service line. She contributes so much to the game as a whole.”

Grace Burgess

Head Coach head coach at Oak Mountain High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior outside hitter led the Buccaneers to a 50-1 record and the Class 7A state championship this past season. McKinnon amassed 566 kills, 269 digs, 50 service aces and 29 blocks. The AL.com Super All-State Player of the Year, she was also MVP of the Class 7A state tournament. McKinnon was named a VolleyballMag.com First Team All-American and a MaxPreps First Team All-American.

Academic Achievement

McKinnon has maintained a 4.18 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

McKinnon has served as a tutor for younger students and has volunteered locally on behalf of food donation drives and youth volleyball camps.

Volleyball - Alabama

Rya McKinnon

Peak Performance

566

269

50

29

Athletic Excellence

Academic Achievement

Exemplary Character