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Livia Ward Named Gatorade Player of the Year

PULLMAN, Wash. (January 13, 2025) – Washington State Women's Volleyball incoming freshman Livia Ward was named Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Oklahoma, announced Thursday by Gatorade.

The 5-foot-10 senior setter led the Rockets to a 39-1 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Ward amassed 1,233 assists and 372 digs, including a 40-assist, 16-dig effort in Mount's 3-0 win over Booker T. Washington High in the state final to earn match MVP honors.

An American Volleyball Coaches Association Second Team All-American honoree, Ward also compiled 150 kills, 59 blocks and 43 service aces while posting a .