“Every opponent has to make their game plan around Rya McKinnon. She’s the best outside hitter in the state, and she’s also their best defensive player and serve-receive passer, and a threat behind the service line. She contributes so much to the game as a whole.”

Grace Burgess

Head Coach head coach at Oak Mountain High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior outside hitter led the Buccaneers to a 50-1 record and the Class 7A state championship this past season. McKinnon amassed 566 kills, 269 digs, 50 service aces and 29 blocks. The AL.com Super All-State Player of the Year, she was also MVP of the Class 7A state tournament. McKinnon was named a VolleyballMag.com First Team All-American and a MaxPreps First Team All-American.

Academic Achievement

McKinnon has maintained a 4.18 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

McKinnon has served as a tutor for younger students and has volunteered locally on behalf of food donation drives and youth volleyball camps.