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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Louisiana

Gatorade Player of the year

Marilyn Voitier

Middle blocker
HAYNES ACADEMY
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

620

Kills

271

Digs

58

Aces

28

Blocks
“Marilyn’s all-around game made her a constant impact player on both offense and defense. She has all the right intangibles you want in a competitive athlete. Her ability to shift the momentum of a match made her especially challenging to prepare for.”
Val Whitfield-Dunn
Head Coach - McGehee High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8 senior middle blocker amassed 620 kills and 271 digs this past season, leading the Yellow Jackets (30-7) to the Division III state semifinals. Voitier also recorded 58 service aces and 28 blocks. A two-time District MVP and a two-time All-State selection, she concluded her prep volleyball career with 2,102 kills and 903 digs.

Academic Achievement

Voitier has maintained a weighted 4.83 GPA in the classroom. She will attend the University of Arkansas beginning this fall.

Exemplary Character

Voitier, who works two part-time jobs, is a member of the Haynes Math National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. A member of her school’s student council and Key Club, she has also volunteered locally as a youth volleyball coach.