Penn State's future has some potential stars.
Hayley Burgdorf from Illinois and Kendall Northern from Ohio each earned their respective Gatorade Player of the Year honors in their states.
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— Penn State Women’s Volleyball (@PennStateVBALL) January 12, 2026
Burgdorf, a 6-foot outside hitter, tallied 435 kills, 198 digs, 52 aces and 24 assists for St. Charles Northern High School.
Northern, a 6-foot-2 middle blocker, marked 601 kills, 273 digs, 53 aces and 20 assists for Summit Country Day School.