The returning Gatorade State Player of the Year, the 6-foot senior outside hitter amassed 641 kills and 261 digs this past season, leading the Rebels (31-3) to the Class AAA state championship match. Hilley also recorded 67 blocks and 35 service aces while posting a kill percentage of .501 and a hitting percentage of .431. A MaxPreps First Team All-American and a two-time Metro Player of the Year, Hilley was a setter for the 2016 USA Volleyball Women's Junior National Team. She concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,891 kills, 1,502 assists and 1,092 digs.
Hilley has maintained a weighted 4.19 GPA in the classroom. Taking advantage of NCAA early signing rules, Hilley inked a financial-aid agreement that paves the way for her to enroll at the University of Wisconsin. She graduated from high school last month and will begin classes in the spring semester.
Hilley has volunteered locally as a youth mentor and as a youth volleyball coach. "Sydney Hilley was the most dominant player we saw all season," said Mike Dean, head coach of Prior Lake High. "Sydney was the player on her team and carried them all season."
