Avery Hawkins and the Clarksville Wildcats dominated the 2026 All-Montgomery County volleyball honors, as the program secured a clean sweep of the major superlative awards.
Senior Hawkins was named Player of the Year, while the Clarksville squad earned Team of the Year and coach Glen Fox received Coach of the Year honors.
This marks the fourth consecutive season that Clarksville has swept these top distinctions. The recognition follows a highly successful campaign in which the Wildcats secured their ninth straight district title and their sixth consecutive region championship. The team finished the season with a 29-8 record, competing against what coach Fox described as the toughest schedule the program has ever faced.
Hawkins’ individual performance was a cornerstone of the Wildcats’ success. The senior recorded 258 kills, 106 digs, 102 blocks, and 90 aces, maintaining a 42% kill percentage. As the District 13-AAA MVP, she finished second in the county in total kills. Hawkins is the eighth consecutive Clarksville player to receive the Player of the Year award since the honors began in 2019.
All-County First Team selections
The First Team honors recognize standout performers across various positions in Montgomery County. The selections include high-performing hitters, middle blockers, and specialists who maintained elite statistical profiles throughout the 2026 season.
Clarksville High swept the superlative awards for the fourth straight season in the 2026 All-Montgomery County volleyball team. Nominees were collected from nine of the 10 area schools. See the full team below: https://t.co/HfXuvni3sk
| Player | School | Position | Notable Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Olita | Clarksville | OH | 258 digs |
| Aaliyah Miller | Northeast | OH | 235 kills |
| Aniya Myles | West Creek | MH | 212 kills |
| Jillian Proctor | Clarksville Christian | S | 564 assists |
| Olivia Cole | Clarksville | L | 477 digs |
The First Team roster features Polly Olita of Clarksville at outside hitter, alongside Northeast junior Aaliyah Miller. West Creek sophomore Aniya Myles earned a spot as a middle hitter after recording 212 kills and 71 blocks. The defensive and setting specialists include Clarksville junior Olivia Cole, who tallied 477 digs, and Clarksville Christian sophomore Jillian Proctor, who recorded 564 assists and earned First Team All-State honors.
West Creek sophomore Addyson Boone also earned First Team recognition as a setter, finishing the season with 372 assists and 65 aces. The selection process involved collecting nominees and statistics from multiple local programs, including Clarksville, Rossview, Kirkwood, Northeast, Northwest, West Creek, Montgomery Central, Clarksville Academy and Clarksville Christian, and Main Street Clarksville made the final decision on awards.
Marley Spiers and Khloe Blount earn Second Team honors
The All-County Second Team highlights depth across the county’s volleyball programs. Marley Spiers and Khloe Blount of Clarksville Christian both earned Second Team honors, with both players also receiving First Team All-State recognition.
Other Second Team selections include Clarksville junior Aliyah Jefferson at outside hitter, Northeast junior Maddie Kleinmeyer as a libero, and Kirkwood junior Sarah Isfan at setter. Finley Baggett of Clarksville also earned a Second Team spot. The Honorable Mention list is extensive, featuring players such as Clarksville’s Jocelyn Woods and Katie Haake, alongside various standouts from Montgomery Central, Clarksville Academy, and Northeast.
Notable mentions include Montgomery Central freshman Kathryn Coulter, who recorded 100 kills, and Kirkwood senior Skylar Earle, who finished with 251 receptions, 154 kills, and 150 digs. Northwest junior Faith Pillow and Clarksville Christian junior Avah Sims also received recognition, with Sims earning First Team All-State honors as a libero.
Clarksville claims District 13-AAA championship and hosts sectional
The 2026 season solidified Clarksville’s position as a regional powerhouse. Following a 3-0 victory over Kirkwood on Oct. 7, 2026, to claim the District 13-AAA championship, the Wildcats maintained their streak of dominance in both district and region play. The program also hosted a Class AAA sectional for the sixth consecutive year.
The decision-making for the awards was finalized after reviewing data from all contributing schools, though Kenwood did not submit nominees for the 2026 cycle. The season concluded with Clarksville as the primary recipient of the county’s highest volleyball accolades.
