MEET THE COUGARS
INTRODUCING
The Class of 2020 Senior Athletes for Grayson County High School Lady Cougar Volleyball
Keep reading to find out a little bit more about each of these athletes and wish them well this season!
Best wishes to all of you for an amazing senior year - soak in this last year of high school, make some great memories, and enjoy the game!
MACKENZIE
Mackenzie WilloughbySenior athlete for Grayson County High School Volleyball
- What position do you play?
Back-row
- How long have you played this sport?
6 years
- What if your fondest memory of playing this sport?
The friendships I have made
- Have you ever received any medals/recognition in this sport?
Lettering the past 3 years
- How has playing this sport affected you for your future?
It has taught me how to work with a group, to trust each other and build a bond that will last a lifetime.
- If you could play for any Pro team, who would you play for?
Louisville
- Who is your role model? Who do you look up to?
My mom, she has set the stepping stones for my life and showed me who I should be by always staying true to myself and doing what I believe is right. She has made me the person I am today.
- Who would win a battle between Spiderman and Batman?
Spiderman
- What do you like to do in your free time?
Be outdoors, hanging with friends and family, and sleeping.
- If you were any animal what animal would you be? Why?
I would be an elephant. They are strong, loyal, and unstoppable.
- What are your plans after you graduate?
I plan to become a elementary school teacher and sculpt the minds of young children!
- As you are completing your senior year of high school, is there anything you would like to tell your parent(s)/guardian(s) about the impact they have had on you?
I would like to thank my parents for doing anything for me, and helping me become the person who I am today. I wouldn’t be as strong willed and determined.
- Tell me about the accomplishment you are most proud of (can be related or unrelated to the sport/team)...
I am most proud of my academics, because I work hard to get all A’s in order to have a successful college life and career later in life. I work hard now, so it can be easier later.
ALEXIS
Alexis HartSenior athlete for Grayson County High School Volleyball
- What position do you play?
Setter
- How long have you played this sport?
7 years
- What if your fondest memory of playing this sport?
The time when our senior last year (Laura Higdon) tripped over a chair and landed in a face full of pizza
- How has playing this sport affected you for your future?
It has taught me leadership and teamwork
- If you could play for any Pro team, who would you play for?
Team U.S.A
- Who is your role model? Who do you look up to?
My mom
- Who would win a battle between Spiderman and Batman?
Batman
- What do you like to do in your free time?
Dirt track racing
- If you were any animal what animal would you be? Why?
A dog because I love dogs
- What are your plans after you graduate?
To go to ECTC
RYLIE
Rylie HayesSenior athlete for Grayson County High School Volleyball
- What position do you play?
Hitter
- What other sports do you play?
Marching Band and FFA
- How long have you played this sport?
6
- What if your fondest memory of playing this sport?
making life long friends
- How has playing this sport affected you for your future?
it’s taught me the value of teamwork
- Who would win a battle between Spiderman and Batman?
Spiderman
- What do you like to do in your free time?
play instruments and hangout with my family
- If you were any animal what animal would you be? Why?
horses because i’ve grown up around them
- What are your plans after you graduate?
go to college and pursue a agriculture career
- As you are completing your senior year of high school, is there anything you would like to tell your parent(s)/guardian(s) about the impact they have had on you?
I’d like to thank my Mom for always being my number one supporter and hauling me around to band, volleyball, and ffa. I know my dad couldn’t always come to everything but I’m still so grateful for all he has done and always asking me how I did when I got home. I’d also like to thank my mamaw for taking me to and from my practices and always getting me food!
- Tell me about the accomplishment you are most proud of (can be related or unrelated to the sport/team)...
My biggest accomplishment was when I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior
MADDIE
Maddie DuvallSenior athlete for Grayson County High School Volleyball
- What position do you play?
Outside, middle, and weak hitter
- What other sports do you play?
Softball
- How long have you played this sport?
7 years
- What if your fondest memory of playing this sport?
Improving and surprising myself through the seasons
- Are you looking to play in college or in the future?
Yes
- How has playing this sport affected you for your future?
I’ve met some of my best friends from this sport and it’s made me want to be a collegiate athlete
- If you could play for any Pro team, who would you play for?
University of Kentucky
- Who is your role model? Who do you look up to?
I look up to my teammates, they push me to be the best version of myself
- Who would win a battle between Spiderman and Batman?
Spiderman
- What do you like to do in your free time?
Hangout with my friends and practice sports
- If you were any animal what animal would you be? Why?
Lion, they are powerful
- What are your plans after you graduate?
Attend college and become a nurse practitioner
- As you are completing your senior year of high school, is there anything you would like to tell your parent(s)/guardian(s) about the impact they have had on you?
They’ve all pushed me to be the person I am today and I’m extremely thankful for each person that has played a role in my life
- Tell me about the accomplishment you are most proud of (can be related or unrelated to the sport/team)...
Being a hard worker and achieving my goal of all regional tournament team in softball 2 years in a row
GRACIE
Gracie VanMetreSenior athlete for Grayson County High School Volleyball
- What position do you play?
Backrow
- What other sports do you play?
Track & Field
- How long have you played this sport?
Since 7th grade, about 6 years
- What if your fondest memory of playing this sport?
the adrenaline rush before games and being goofy with my friends
- Are you looking to play in college or in the future?
I haven’t fully decided yet, but most likely not
- How has playing this sport affected you for your future?
It has brought me multiple new friendships that I am thankful for and has shown me how to work together as a team to achieve a common goal
- If you could play for any Pro team, who would you play for?
USA
- Who is your role model? Who do you look up to?
My mother
- Who would win a battle between Spiderman and Batman?
Spiderman
- Does your team have a nickname for you? If so, what is it?
Gravie
- What do you like to do in your free time?
Hang out with my family
- If you were any animal what animal would you be? Why?
Dolphin, because they’re cool
- What are your plans after you graduate?
To attend college at Western Kentucky University
- As you are completing your senior year of high school, is there anything you would like to tell your parent(s)/guardian(s) about the impact they have had on you?
Thank you for both believing in me even whenever I didn’t believe in myself, I am so thankful for such supportive parents
- Tell me about the accomplishment you are most proud of (can be related or unrelated to the sport/team)...
Maintaining all A’s and B’s throughout my high school career
