Avery Parris

Photo by: Josh Gales

Position:
Opposite
Class:
Junior
High School:
Reitz Memorial
Hometown:
Evansville, Ind.
Prev School:
Southern Illinois

Horizon League Academic Honor Roll (Spring 2026)

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2025: Played in 27 matches in her sophomore campaign ... Recorded a season-high of nine kills against Niagara (Sept. 5) and at Youngstown State (Nov. 14) ... Also had a season-high of five blocks against Niagara (Sept. 5) ... Wore No. 16.

2024 (at Southern Illinois): Played in 28 matches during her freshman season... Appeared in 108 sets... Totaled 120 kills and 16 blocks for the season... Had a career-high of 17 kills and six blocks against SEMO (Sept. 21).

High School: Recorded a 63-21 record along with 456 kills and 265 blocks over three years on varsity... Selected to IHSVCA 3A All State First Team (2023), two time IHSVCA South All Star Team (2022 & 2023), two time IHSVCA South All District Team (2022 & 2023), SIAC Conference First Team (2023), All Metro Team (Courier Press) (2023), three Time Sectional Winner (2021-2023) and Shondell Invitational All-Tournament Team (2022).

Personal: Daughter of Dusty and Ronnetta Parris ... Has one sister, Anissa ... mom, Ronnetta is a member of the Henderson County High School (KY) athletic Hall of Fame ... Father, Dusty is an identical twin ... Majoring in marketing.