In a word, Kennedy High School senior volleyball player Sierra Evans is a star.
Standing at 6’3″, Evans grew up protecting the net as a middle blocker. However, in her senior season, Evans had to make a monumental change. After losing Kennedy’s probable outside hitter to a torn ACL, Cavalier head coach Dennis Lopez knew Evans could step up.
“She’s grown into a vocal leader of our team,” Lopez said. “When she was a freshman she was much more docile, but as she’s gained confidence, she’s became the leader we needed.”
Evans embraced the change with domination. Her versatility provided her Kennedy team, 4-4, with the spark it needed in its September matches.
“She’s had to adjust a lot in this position,” Lopez said. “She’s just so coachable and always does her job to help us.”
Although she had to adjust to playing on the outside, Evans has excelled, recently amassing a 19-kill performance against Einstein.
Evans, one of the top volleyball players in the region, committed to play at Ohio University on July 18.
“Her swing is incredibly strong, which is a major ascet at her normal middle blocking position,” Lopez said.
Evans’ measurables provide the tools needed for her to flourish in high school and at the next level. Evans’ standing block reach hovers all the way up at an impressive 93 inches, according to her recruiting profile.
Evans receives this week’s Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week award.
Each week throughout the school year, the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame is partnering with Montgomery Community Media to honor an Athlete of the Week from the county’s more than 40 public and private high schools.
At the Magruder Invitational, Evans — in her fourth year on the varsity team — was voted to the all-tournament team after multiple dominant performances including sparking a comeback against Paint Branch.
Evans also plays for Metro Volleyball Club in Washington D.C., one of the most prestigious clubs in the area.Lopez said Evans’ experience with Metro Volleyball helped her become the Cavaliers’ “shining star”.
“She has all the tools to get it done,” Lopez said.
Photo courtesy Kennedy High School
