Franklin senior outside hitter Makayla Kuykendall has been selected as the 2025 HockomockSports.com Volleyball Player of the Year. Kuykendall capped a dominant four-year career by leading the Panthers to their first-ever state championship, serving as the centerpiece of the most successful season in program history.
A two-time HockomockSports.com First Team selection who also earned Second Team honors in 2023, Kuykendall has been the focal point of Franklin’s attack for the past couple of seasons and a consistent presence in all six rotations. Her ability to contribute at a high level in every phase of the game made her one of the most reliable players in the league and a driving force behind the Panthers’ title run.
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HockomockSports.com First Team
- Makayla Kuykendall – Franklin – Outside Hitter
- Olivia Alberti – Franklin – Middle
HockomockSports.com Second Team
- Phoebe O’Connor – Franklin – Setter
- Emerson Delleo – Franklin – Outside Hitter
