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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Illinois

Gatorade Player of the year

Haley Burgdorf

Outside hitter
ST. CHARLES NORTH HS
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

435

Kills

198

Digs

52

Aces

24

Assists
“Haley is a six-rotation player who has the ability to hit any shot. She scores effectively from both the front and back row and is a great passer and defender.”
Lisa Ston
Head Coach - St. Francis High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot senior outside hitter compiled 435 kills and 198 digs this past season, leading the Northstars (35-4) to the Class 4A sectional finals. Burgdorf also tallied 52 service aces, 24 assists and 23 blocks while posting a .486 kill percentage and a .312 hitting percentage. A two-time American Volleyball Coaches Association First Team All-American, Burgdorf is ranked as the nation’s No. 35 recruit in the Class of 2026 by PrepDig.com. She concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,658 kills and 758 digs.

Academic Achievement

Burgdorf has maintained a weighted 4.33 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at Pennsylvania State University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Burgdorf has volunteered locally at an assisted living and memory care center and with Feed My Starving Children. She has also donated her time as a youth volleyball coach.