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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Delaware

Gatorade Player of the year

Lia Henderson

Outside hitter
MOT CHARTER HS
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

312

Digs

31

Aces

.322

Hitting Percentage
“When I look at on-court IQ, leadership and impact on her team, Lia Henderson stands out. She consistently encourages her team on the court after every point. She’s the go-to player during critical moments in a match. She can play any position on the court and is a force in the front and back row.”
Caley Lumpkin
Head Coach - Middletown High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter recorded 305 kills on the strength of a .322 hitting percentage this past season, leading the Mustangs to a 13-5 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. Henderson also compiled 312 digs and 31 service aces to earn First Team All-State honors. The Diamond State Conference co-Player of the Year, she also was named to the Delaware News Journal’s All-State First Team. 

Academic Achievement

Henderson has maintained a 4.22 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play volleyball at Lehigh University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Henderson has volunteered locally at the Kumon Learning Center, tutoring students from ages four to 14 in reading and math. She has also donated her time as part of multiple community service initiatives through Jack and Jill of America Inc., and as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army each December.