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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Iowa

Gatorade Player of the year

Avery Vogt

Setter
WAUKEE NORTHWEST HS
WAUKEE, IOWA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

939

Assists

216

Kills

171

Digs

45

Blocks
“Avery Vogt has performed at an elite level in two sports, illustrating her tremendous versatility and athleticism. She’s as competitive an athlete as I’ve seen in 26 years as an athletic administrator and her volleyball resume speaks for itself. She would be an excellent representative of Gatorade Player of the Year honors.”
Jim Duea
Assistant Director - Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior setter amassed 939 assists for an average of 10.1 per set this past season, leading the Wolves (38-1) to the Class 5A state title. Vogt also recorded 216 kills, 171 digs, 45 blocks and 38 service aces, earning AVCA Honorable Mention All-American and AVCA All-Region honors. A member of the IGCA Elite All-State Team, the state tournament MVP and the 5A Ms. Volleyball award-winner, she carried Waukee Northwest on a 52-set win streak to close out the season.

Academic Achievement

Vogt has maintained a 3.79 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at Drake University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Vogt has volunteered locally on behalf of the Hope Vacation Bible School, Meals for the Heartland and the Make-a-Wish Jolly Holiday Lights gift shop. She has also donated her time by coaching youth volleyball players, serving as a track meet assistant and reading to elementary school students.