Alabamian All-Star volleyball team


Addison's Kayla Woodard Smith is the Alabamian's 2019 Volleyball Coach of the Year. The Lady Bulldogs claimed the 2A state runner-up title.

The following are members named to the 2019 Alabamian All-Star volleyball team: Kayla Woodard Smith, head coach of the Addison Lady Bulldogs and state runner-up in the 2A division, was named the Alabamian Coach of the Year. Team members are: Addison -

Savannah Manley
Addison
Grade: 12th
Height: 6’1”
Position: M
3 year starter
Kills: 425
Blocks: 228
Digs: 76
Aces: 91
North-South All-Star game
participant county MVP, All-State Tournament Team
Coach Kayla Woodard, “I am really proud of Savannah for the  volleyball career that she has had at Addison. She has been a huge part of our program for several years now and we will miss her. We are super proud of her for furthering her volleyball career at Gadsden State!”

Callie Crider
Addison
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’8”
Position: M
2 year starter
Kills: 319
Blocks: 156
Digs: 313
Aces: 61
State All-Tournament Team
Coach Kayla Woodard said, “Callie has been a big part of our team this season. She has really stepped up and improved so much this season to be a big leader for our team. I’m really proud to see her grow as a volleyball player.”

Addisyn Smothers
Addison
Grade: 10th
Height: 5’6”
Position: OH
2 year starter
Kills: 278
Blocks: 31
Digs: 332
Aces: 64
All County Tournament Team
Coach Kayla Woodard said, “I am really proud of Addi. She has worked hard and played all the way around this season. She was second in leading the team in digs this season. We are happy to have her coming back for a couple more seasons.”

Haleyville -

Madison Caine
Haleyville
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’8”
Position: MB
3 year starter
Kills: 196
Blocks: 41
Assists: 14
Digs: 235
Aces: 9
All Area Tournament Team
Coach Sadie Hall said, “Madison was a great leader and solid player for me all year long. She was a great blocker and did really well at having a dominant presence at the net. Her court
presence will be missed
next year.”

Laura Lunsford
Haleyville
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’5”
Position: setter
2 year starter
Kills: 32
Blocks: 4
Assists: 323
Digs: 160
Aces: 46
Led team in aces and
assists
Coach Sadie Hall said, “Laura was an incredible setter. She had a wicked serve and great hands. Laura also had great vision on the court and did well at shifting the offense to get our hitters one on one.”

Ashton McCullar
Haleyville
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’7”
Position: OH
2 year starter
Kills:179
Blocks: 20
Assists: 20
Digs: 360
Aces: 37
All-Area Tournament Team, led the team in digs and had the highest serve receive percentage
Coach Sadie Hall said, “Ashton is a very passionate and self-driven young lady. She is a critical member of our team and does well at leading by example. She is very scrappy and covers a lot of court defensively for us.”

Lynn -

Kendra Hannah
Lynn
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’2”
Position: libero
2 year starter
Assists: 6
Digs: 205
Aces: 28
All North Alabama
Conference
Coach Amanda Brown said, “Kendra is a leader on the floor. She works by example and motivates those around her.”

Lexi Key
Lynn
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’4”
Position: setter
1 year starter
Kills: 23
Blocks: 4
Assists: 84
Digs: 72
Aces: 23
All County, All Area
Coach Amanda Brown said, “Lexi is a very coachable athlete. She has worked hard this season to earn a
position on the floor with her teammates. I look forward to seeing what Lexi brings to next season’s team.”

Lexi Adamson
Lynn
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’7”
Position: MH
2 year starter
Kills:63
Blocks: 8
Digs: 78
Coach Amanda Brown said, “I look forward to see what Lexi brings to the team next season. She has worked hard to get back to where she needs to be and has
become an asset to the team as a whole.”

Meek - Jessie Woodard
Meek
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’2”
Position: setter
4 year starter
Kills: 57
Assists: 612
Digs: 221
Aces: 31
All Area Tournament Team
Coach Callie Brewer said, “Jessie always played her hardest and she will be greatly missed by coaches and teammates, alike.”

Savannah Smith
Meek
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’5”
Position: libero
1 year starter
Kills: 23
Digs: 682
Aces: 22
All Area Team

Abby Phillips
Meek
Grade: 11th
Position: OH
2 year starter
Kills: 512
Blocks: 53
Digs: 512
Aces: 18
All Area Team

Phillips -

Alli Temple
Phillips
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’7”
Position: MH, RS
Kills: 354
Blocks: 38
Digs: 351
Assists: 496
Aces: 49

Gracie Hallman
Phillips
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’8”
Position: OH, S
Kills: 186
Blocks: 32
Digs: 261
Assists: 542
Aces: 42

Ally McCollum
Phillips
Grade: 12th
Height: 6’1”
Position: MH
Kills: 346
Blocks: 79
Digs: 63
Assists: 8

Signed with
Shorter University


Winston County -

Mackenzie
Blackwood
Winston County
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’7”
Position: OH
4 year starter
Kills: 575
Blocks: 15
Assists: 88
Digs: 273
Aces: 55
All County Tournament Team
Coach Tiffany Cole said, “Mackenzie was an outstanding player and leader who played with a lot of heart and determination
during her entire high school career. It was an honor
to coach her.”

Elle
Donaldson
Winston County
Grade: 12th
Height: 5’4”
Position: libero
3 year starter
Digs: 521
Aces: 59
All County Tournament Team
Coach Tiffany Cole said, “Elle was always the heart of the team. She put her whole heart into each and every play. She always led by example. It was a joy to have the privilege of coach her.”

Ella
Moore
Winston County
Grade: 11th
Height: 5’10”
Position: MB
3 year starter
Kills: 83
Blocks: 150
Aces: 31
All County Tournament Team
Coach Tiffany Cole said, “Ella is a born leader. She
always has a way of
connecting with every player on the team and pushing everyone to do their best on the court. It’s been fun coaching her so far and I’m excited to see how much more she grows as a player and leader.”

 

 

 

 


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