“Tess has been a dominant player in New Mexico volleyball since she was a freshman and especially in the last two years. She has grown not only as a player but as a leader and a captain as well.”

Al Rosen

Head Coach - head coach of Centennial High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot junior outside hitter amassed 586 kills and 144 digs this past season, leading the Hawks (23-3) to the Class 5A state semifinals. Fuqua also tallied 49 service aces and 39 blocks while posting a .546 kill percentage and a .415 hitting percentage. The 2021 Class 5A Player of the Year, she is a two-time First Team All-State selection.

Academic Achievement

Fuqua has maintained a weighted 3.71 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Arizona beginning in the fall of 2023.

Exemplary Character

An aspiring medical professional, Fuqua participated in a six-week internship at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces last summer. She has volunteered locally with Best Buddies International and as an English Language Learners tutor.