1A MVP — ALLIE EASTMAN, RICH
Allie Eastman's quiet ways can be deceiving.
"She's not quiet on the court at all," said Rebel head coach Cindy Stuart with a laugh. "She's very, very competitive. Even in practice she'll be very vocal."
Eastman is a gifted athlete who could play any position with ease. She hit on the outside, blocked in the middle and was a solid passer and server.
"She's very athletic and wonderful to coach," said Stuart. "She wants to bring it everyday. She expects a lot from herself and her teammates. She will let them know if she wants them to step it up ... She's just one of those great kids."
The honor student led the Rebels to a 1A title with 423 kills. She also earned 184 points with 48 aces. She will graduate with an associate degree thanks to concurrent enrollment and is also one of the state's best basketball players.
While setter Cami Barthlome was the squad's vocal leader, Eastman led by example.
"She was a team leader in the way she played," said Stuart. "She performs. She gets the job done. She puts it down, scores, whatever we need."
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