Athlete of the Week for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Name:     Niara Soudan

School:   Roland Park Country School

Year:      Junior

Sport:     Volleyball

Position:  Middle blocker

About Niara:  

“She strings together games full of smart plays balanced with powerful hits,” RPCS coach Amanda Eich said. “She has worked really hard to make her serving consistent and competitive. She played her way into the regular serving rotation, keeping 21 serves in bounds and scoring two aces (in recent matches) for the 7-2 Reds."

Last week, while splitting a pair of matches against Glenelg Country School and Bryn Mawr, Niara contributed seven kills, five blocks, three aces at a pair of digs.

“We are really proud of her growth, positive attitude, and performance all season,” Eich added. “Her teammates are 100 percent behind her.”

Congratulations, Niara!