Ana Bleeker
Windermere High senior
She’s only 5-foot-9, not tall by volleyball frontlinestandards,buttheGeorgiasignee did it all for the Class 7A state runner-up Wolverines(27-4)—includingtakingbigswings asanoutsidehitterwhileleadingherteamwith more than 250 kills. Her leaping ability, ball controlandIQforthesportoffsetanysizedisadvantages. Bleeker also delivered a team-best 29 ace serves. She was second on the squad with 138 digs, contributed 28 blocks and had only 4 errors on 112 serve receptions.
All-Area players Sarah Gooch
Lake Brantley junior Buzz:
6-foot-1 third-year starter had 324 digs and 250 kills, including 23 hits for points in a 3-2 win vs. Hagerty. Added 42 blocks and 26 ace serves for region runners-up.
Keondreya ‘Kiki’ Granberry Windermere High senior Buzz:
6-foot-3 middle blocker had stellar .629 hit percentage on 144 kills. Led Wolverines in blocks with more than 40. Tennessee signee is future SEC rival for teammate Bleeker.
Anna Kate Herrington Timber Creek senior Buzz:
Boston College signee is one of two area girls with American Volleyball Coaches Association first-team All-America honors. Led Wolves (20-6) in blocks with 93 and had 191 kills.
Victoria Hill Trinity Prep freshman Buzz:
The lone All-Area ninth-grader is a dynamic athlete who has started on varsity since seventh grade. She racked up 420 kills, 387 digs and 29 ace serves as an all-court standout.
Gabriella Karman Lake Nona senior Buzz:
6-2 N.C. State recruit had 167 kills and 51 blocks for district title team that reached region semifinal. Four-year varsity player also competed in Brazilian national play.
Laila N’Diaye Lake Brantley senior Buzz:
6-foot-2 middle blocker was voted Seminole Athletic Conference MVP. Led Patriots (26-4) with 115 blocks to go with 196 kills, 60 digs, 23 ace serves. Signed with FSU.
Isabella Rujano Lake Nona senior Buzz:
Standout, six-rotation player collected 248 kills, 220 digs, 36 ace serves and 21 blocks for the region runner-up Lions. She helped them go 15-2 vs. Orlando area schools.
Emma Schwieger Bishop Moore senior Buzz:
Ole Miss recruit was six-rotation
standout for final four team. Excelled in all three attacking positions. Led Hornets with 270 kills and added 264 digs, 61 blocks, 39 aces.
Amaya Thomas Orlando University senior Buzz:
UF recruit gave Orange County two of Florida’s three American Volleyball Coaches Association first-team All-America picks. Had 115 kills, 60 blocks, 25 ace serves.
Mya Wood
Lake Highland Prep senior Buzz:
Four-year starter had 257 kills and 318 digs as a six-rotation player who helped Highlanders reach regional play with her offense and defense. UNC-Greensboro signee.
Varsity Content Editor Buddy Collings contributed to this report. He can be reached by email at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com.