Herndon High Athlete Named 2021-2022 Gatorade Player of the Year​

HERNDON, VA — Akasha Anderson, an outside hitter with the Herndon High School girls volleyball team, was named on Friday Virginia's 2021-2022 Gatorade Player of the Year for her sport, according to a release.

The 6-foot-3 senior had 670 kills, 382 digs, 76 service aces and 28 blocks this past season, which helped lead the Fighting Hornets (18-6) to the Class 6 state championship match, according to a release. She finished her high school volleyball career with a total of 1,076 kills and 474 digs.

Anderson was also named the Region 6D Player of the Year and the Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year.

Graduating with a 3.70 GPA, Anderson signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball on a scholarship to Auburn University in the fall.

“Akasha was a standout player,” said Sheena Eldred, head coach of Yorktown High School, in a release. “She puts so much power behind her hits and can really mix up her attacks. She is a great passer and server as well.”