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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - California

Gatorade Player of the year

Layli Ostovar

Outside hitter
MATER DEI HS
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

312

Kills

229

Digs

37

Blocks

25

Aces
“Layli has a very high volleyball IQ and owns a complete game. She affects every part of the match and clearly elevates her team. Mater Dei looked balanced, organized and more dangerous when she was on the floor.”
Morgan Wijay
Head Coach - Harvard-Westlake School

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter led the Monarchs to a 35-5 record and the Open Division state tournament championships this past season. Ostovar recorded 312 kills and 229 digs, including a 15-kill, eight-dig effort in Mater Dei’s 3-0 win over Rocklin High in the Open Division state final. An American Volleyball Coaches Association First Team All-American selection, Ostovar also compiled 37 blocks and 25 service aces while posting a .399 kill percentage. A two-time Orange County Player of the Year, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,168 kills and 871 digs.

Academic Achievement

Ostovar has maintained a 3.55 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at the University of Southern California this fall.

Exemplary Character

Ostovar has volunteered locally as part of multiple fundraising campaigns to benefit breast cancer research. She has also donated her time as a youth volleyball coach and with HopeWalks, which raises awareness for children born with clubfoot.