Five Leon High School volleyball players have been recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for their achievements in the classroom and on the court, earning selections to the 2026 AVCA Best and Brightest Awards.
Madi Bunker and Riley Perezluha were named to the AVCA Best and Brightest First Team, while Londyn Hatcher, Niveah Thompson and Aubriyaun Brown earned Third Team recognition. All five honorees represent Leon High School.
The annual awards recognize high school senior volleyball players who demonstrate academic excellence while competing at the varsity level. To qualify, athletes must have maintained at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale during their junior year and participated in at least 50% of their varsity team’s sets during their senior season.
The AVCA’s recognition includes three tiers based on academic performance. First Team selections must have a minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA or 4.3 weighted GPA, while Third Team selections must meet a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA or 4.0 weighted GPA.
The 2026 awards featured a record 1,704 student-athletes nationwide. A total of 1,089 were named to the First Team, 321 earned Second Team honors and 294 received Third Team recognition.
Leon High’s five selections highlight the academic accomplishments of the Lions’ volleyball program, recognizing athletes for their success both in competition and in the classroom.
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