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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Utah

Gatorade Player of the year

Avery Poulton

Outside hitter
WOODS CROSS HS
WOODS CROSS, UTAH
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

411

Kills

268

Digs

68

Blocks

.429

Hitting Percentage
“Avery is amazing. I’ve seen her from afar, alone at the gym at 5 am before school working out. In terms of efficiency and impact on her team’s success, I think she was without comparison. Not just hitting, but blocking, defense and serve-receive. ”
Sarah Chism
Head Coach - Bountiful High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2 senior outside hitter led the Wildcats (30-1) to the Class 5A state title this past season, recording 411 kills, 268 digs and 68 blocks. Poulton compiled a .429 hitting percentage and averaged 4.4 terminations per set, adding 40 service aces as well. Ranked as the state’s No. 1 recruit in her class by PrepDig, she will graduate as a 3-time First Team All-State selection. She concluded her prep career with 1,327 kills, 946 digs and a .352 hitting percentage.

Academic Achievement

Poulton has maintained a 3.84 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at the University of Kansas this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Poulton has volunteered locally assembling food pantry packs for her school’s Teen Center and creating handmade blankets for a hospital. She has also donated her time at the Bountiful Food Pantry, where she helped organize and distribute goods to those in need.