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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Arizona

Gatorade Player of the year

Tessa Larkin

Outside hitter
XAVIER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

419

Kills

248

Digs

71

Blocks

39

Aces
“Tessa is one of the most dominant athletes in the state. Her athletic ability is matched only by her relentless work ethic, competitive drive and ability to elevate the play of her teammates.”
Lamar-Renee Bryant
Head Coach - Xavier Prep

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2 junior outside hitter led the Gators to a 35-2 record and the Conference 6A state championship this past season. Larkin compiled 419 kills and 248 digs, including 19 kills and nine digs to earn match MVP honors in Xavier Prep’s 3-0 win over Corona del Sol High in the state final. Larkin also recorded 71 blocks and 39 service aces while posting a .484 kill percentage and a .312 hitting percentage. Ranked as the nation’s No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2027 by PrepVolleyball.com, she concluded her junior year with 1,162 kills and 780 digs in her prep volleyball career.

Academic Achievement

Larkin has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Larkin has volunteered locally with her school’s St. Vincent de Paul canned food drive, and she has donated her time as a youth volleyball coach.