Mercy High Volleyball Standout Honored by Gatorade

Maddy Doyle lead the Farmington Hills school's team to this year's Class A regional finals.

In its 27th year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, the Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS, today announced Maddy Doyle of Mercy High School as its 2011-12 Gatorade Michigan Volleyball Player of the Year. Doyle is the first Mercy player to receive the award, which recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court. Past state volleyball award winners include USA Volleyball players Kim Glass (2001-02, Horseshoe, PA), Kim Willoughby (1998-99, 1999-00, Assumption, LA) and Ogonna Nnamani (1999-00, University, IL). A 5-foot-9 senior outside hitter, Doyle recorded 717 kills, 501 digs, 121 assists, 107 blocks and 55 service aces …

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Mercy High Standout Doyle Named Miss Volleyball 2011

The senior cried 'tears of joy' as she accepted the award Monday, MiPrepZone.com reports.

Sports Snapshot: Farmington, Mercy Volleyball

Mid-season reports from the varsity volleyball teams in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Team: Farmington High Falcons Record: 20-4-4 overall, 3-1-0 in conference as of Oct. 5 Biggest Wins: Wins over Harrison and North Farmington for the city championship, and the tournament title at the Mt. Morris Invitational. Biggest Upcoming Game: At Lake Orion on Thursday, Oct. 6 Strengths: Experience with six seniors, a very strong front row and serving. Key Players: Sr. MH Haley Schneider; Sr. OH Kelli Young; Sr. MH Srishti Pillutla; Jr. OH Sarah Gutknecht Biggest Challenge: The upcoming Lake Orion game. Team Goal: To improve on last season’s fourth place finish in the league and to win districts. Coach's Quote: “This is a year for us to do big things. We have the experience and some great athletes. We’re working really hard so we can …

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