Raina Chwialkowski Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year Volleyball

“Raina exemplifies what coaches look for at her position while simultaneously performing her duties as a leader and raising the confidence of her peers. She sets the standard of play at the libero position in this state. She exceeds all desirable characteristics of a leader and a high-performing student-athlete, on and off the court.”

Hadley Plank

Head Coach - Horace High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior libero amassed 595 digs at a rate of 5.2 per set this past season, leading the Packers (21-14) to the Class A state final. Ranked as the nation’s No. 46 prospect in her class by PrepVolleyball, Chwialkowski added 82 assists and 63 service aces on the year. She was an AVCA Second Team All-American as well as a PrepVolleyball All-Midwest Region selection.

Academic Achievement

Chwialkowski has maintained a weighted 4.11 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play volleyball at the University of Maryland beginning in the fall of 2026.

Exemplary Character

Chwialkowski has volunteered locally on behalf of the Relay for Life and the Philanthropy and Youth organization in addition to donating her time to Fraser Ltd and the Fargo All-Stars Family.

Volleyball - North Dakota