Wolverines’ Hall named one of nation’s top freshmen volleyballers

Polk County freshman Kendall Hall has received national recognition, selected as a 2014 Frosh 59 Special Mention player by PrepVolleyball.com.

Launched in 2003, PrepVolleyball.com annually recognizes 59 top freshmen volleyball players around the country as part of its Frosh 59. In addition, it selects 200 more players for its Highest Honorable Mention, Special Mention and Honorable Mention categories. The Web site only considers freshmen who start for their high school teams and are considered among the top players in the area.

Hall had a stellar debut season for Polk County, helping the Wolverines share the Western Highlands Conference championship and reach the third round of the state 2A playoffs. She finished fourth nationally among freshmen with 618 digs, according to MaxPreps.com, and sixth among all players in North Carolina, including leading all 2A teams in the state. The 5-7 libero also had 23 aces en route to earning all-WHC honors.

“I am extremely proud of Kendall and all that she has accomplished in her first high school volleyball season,” said Polk County head coach Molly Hill. “She led on back row and was a solid foundation for our defense and serve receive. She deserves this honor and every other award or honor she received this season.

“I am looking forward to coaching Kendall throughout her high school career and to witness her growth and all she will accomplish. I see big things in Kendall’s future with volleyball, and her hard work and dedication will get her where she wants to be.”