Below is a list of 12 nominees from 12 South Bend Tribune coverage area schools, listed in alphabetical order by school.
More: More: Teagan Feathers, BremenFeathers did it all last season for the Lions, who shared the Indiana Northern State Conference title with John Glenn and finished 24-9. The three-sport athlete, now a senior, had 339 kills, 46 aces, 64 blocks and 253 digs.Rylee Drummond, Elkhart
Drummond earned NIC MVP honors in 2025 after helping Elkhart go 23-10 and finish second in the NIC at 6-1. The senior had 268 kills, 35 blocks, 63 aces and 202 digsJayla Armstrong, Jimtown
Armstrong helped the Jimmies win a Class 2A sectional title in 2025. The senior had 153 kills, 179 digs and 40 aces.Addison Manering, John Glenn
Manering helped the Falcons tie Bremen for the INSC crown a season ago. The junior setter had 147 kills, 55 aces, 283 digs and 491 assists.Evelyn Shirk, LaPorte
Setter Shirk piled up big numbers for the Slicers in 2025. The senior had 195 kills, 59 aces, 55 blocks, 488 assists and 295 digs.Elle Boser, Mishawaka Marian
Boser was a first-team All-NIC pick as she led the Knights to sectional and regional titles. The 6-2 Division 1 prospect had 450 kills, 40 aces, 69 blocks and 378 digs.Alli Steele, Northridge
Steele was an All-NLC choice in 2025 in helping the Raiders finish 22-10. The senior had 244 kills and 27 aces.Ella Branham, NorthWood
Branham led the Panthers to the Class 3A semi-state title match in 2025. The senior had 467 kills, 52 aces, 44 blocks and 378 digs to earn All-NLC honors.Anna McCullough, Penn
McCullough helped Penn win Class 4A sectional and regional titles in 2025. The senior had 300 kills, 44 blocks, 21 aces and 202 digs to earn All-NIC honors.Jenna Harwood, South Bend Adams
Harwood was a standout for the Eagles in 2025. The senior was an honorable mention All-NIC pick.Ma'Nijah Harris, South Bend Riley
Harris had 133 kills a season ago for the Wildcats. The senior also had 194 digs and 49 aces and was All-NIC honorable mention.Ella Gerard, South Bend Saint Joseph
Gerard earned second-team All-NIC honors in 2025. The senior had 478 digs and 48 aces.
