We've made it to the start of the Tennessee high school volleyball season.
Last week, The Daily Herald highlighted the area's top returning players and now we're giving fans the chance to cast their vote for the athlete they believe will make the greatest impact on the court this season.
Here are the nominees for the Columbia area's top TSSAA volleyball player entering the 2026 season.
Madigan Goudy, Battle Creek, Sr.: Goudy was an All-District 8-2A selection last season after recording 271 kills, 167 digs, 91 aces and 19 blocks.
Allie Reese Hill, Columbia Central, Jr.: Reese Hill was an All-District 9-3A selection after leading the Lions with 864 assists, 273 digs, 70 aces, 53 kills and 31 blocks last season.
Hudson Frericks, Independence, So.: Frericks had a standout freshman season with the Eagles, recording 88 kills, 58 blocks, 37 digs and 18 aces.
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Liyah Dixon, Lawrence County, Jr.: Dixon was named District 9-3A's Most Outstanding Player and earned a place on The Daily Herald's All-Area First Team. She recorded 580 kills, 214 digs, 65 blocks and 48 aces, eclipsing 1,000 career kills with the Wildcats.
Haylee Bennett, Loretto, Sr.: Bennett was named All-Region 6-A last season after recording 364 kills, 119 digs, 46 aces and 28 blocks.
Paisley Fulton, Spring Hill, Sr.: Fulton will lead the Raiders this season after recording 303 assists, 183 digs, 21 aces and 16 kills as a junior.
Zoei Bonner, Summertown, So.: Bonner was among the Midstate's top setters, finishing with 1,327 assists, 152 digs, 88 kills, 61 blocks and 31 aces.
Izzy Garland, Summertown, Jr.: Garland was named All-District 11-A with 253 kills, 224 digs, 52 aces and 50 blocks.
Raegan Burtch, Summit, Sr.: Burtch transferred to Summit from Independence, where she recorded 647 assists, 191 digs, 50 aces and 42 kills.
Emmy Estep, Summit, Sr.: Estep was named to The Daily Herald's All-Area Second Team after she had 311 kills, 138 digs, 40 aces and 31 blocks.
Be sure to cast your vote below before the poll closes at noon on Thursday.
Harrison Campbell covers high school sports and more for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@usatodayco.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccamp.
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