At 6’5, Sterling’s Lily Gray has always stood out on and off the volleyball court.
Gray is a senior middle blocker who started playing volleyball in third grade after she fell in love with watching her mom coach. Now, three years into her career, she has already amassed 803 kills and 203 blocks.
The senior was named to the all-league second team twice in her three years as a Black Bear volleyball team member.
“I have a love for the game that I have carried with me since I was young,” Gray said. “And I bring a positive attitude and a growth mindset.”
Gray has used that same mindset to affect the rest of the team, being a great leader her whole time at Sterling.
“This year, as a leader, I’m going to lead my team by the example Jesus Christ set for me,” Gray said. “I plan to use the gifts and talents He has given me to have a positive attitude both on and off the court! Regardless of how the game is going, I want to be a role model on the court, in practice, and in my school.”
The senior is also the student council president and the National Honors Society president, showing that she is more than just a great volleyball player.
Next year, Gray will play volleyball at McPherson College, where she will study Health Science in hopes of pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy.
