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Norah Busch

Middle hitter
POPE JOHN PAUL II HS
ROYERSFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

426

Kills

72

Aces

77

Digs

58

Blocks
“Norah Busch is the best middle blocker I’ve seen in the state. Her athletic ability to play the game at a high level and lead our team was much-needed this season.”
Ryan Sell
Head Coach - Pope John Paul II High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1 junior middle hitter led the Golden Panthers to a 26-0 record and a third straight Class 3A state championship this past season. Busch compiled 426 kills and 72 service aces, including an 18-kill, five-dig effort to earn match MVP honors in a 3-1 win over Mars Area High in the state final. She also recorded 77 digs and 58 blocks in addition to posting a .514 kill percentage and a .374 hitting percentage. A two-time First Team All-State honoree, she concluded her junior season with 632 kills in her prep volleyball career and she’s led the program to a 79-0 record in a Golden Panthers uniform.

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Academic Achievement

Busch has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play volleyball at North Carolina State University beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Pope John Paul II student council, Busch has volunteered locally with Morgan’s Message, an organization that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community. She has also donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her school’s National Honor Society.