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Samuel Ashcraft '26 Recruiting Profile
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2022 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I started playing volleyball in middle school, and since then, I've been fully committed to the sport. I love the game and am determined to compete at the next level. I'm a proactive and driven person — currently serving as President of my school’s marketing club as a junior and having been named captain of the varsity volleyball team as a sophomore.
I lead by example and welcome feedback as a way to grow. I take pride in applying what I learn to improve both on and off the court. Being named team captain early on taught me how to motivate others, especially when challenges arise, and it pushed me to hold myself to a higher standard with integrity.
Academically, I’m aiming for a 4.0 GPA through the rest of high school and plan to pursue a degree in business in college. As a leader and team player, I strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed — while continuing to push myself to get better every day.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2025 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
- Captain, 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2024 Momentum volleyball club (17u)
- 2023 Az Fear (15)
- I was the captain as well as starting OH2.
- 2022 Arizona Fear Volleyball (15)
- 2022 AZ Fear (14u)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Cole Udall
- High School Head Coach
- Kirk Mearig
Events
- Camp/Event
- SOCAL Winter Formal
- 12/13/24 to 12/15/24
- My team placed 5th in 17 club and I played every set of the weekend.
- Camp/Event
- SoCal: The Showcase
- 6/16/23 to 6/18/23
- I started OH2 every game and was team captain. My team went 7-1, finishing 5th in 15 club.
- Camp/Event
- SOCAL winter formal
- 12/09/22 to 12/11/22
- Played in 16 club as a 15s team.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Starting fullback and middle linebacker first year playing football.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2025 Varsity Team | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Kills | 185 | 69 |
| Attack Errors | 65 | 32 |
| Total Attempts | 502 | 148 |
| Kill Percentage | 37% | .250 |
| Kills/Game | 9.7 | 4.1 |
| Assist Percentage | 26% | .12 |
| Assists/Game | 1.6 | .6 |
| Solo Blocks | 5 | 0 |
| Assisted Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Block Errors | 0 | 4 |
| Total Blocks | 10 | 0 |
| Blocks/Game | .5 | 0 |
| Digs | 124 | 125 |
| Digs/Game | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Aces | 24 | 21 |
| Aces/Game | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Service Errors | 16 | 25 |
| Serving Percentage | 93.4% | 88.3% |
| Games Played | 66 | 17 |
| Matches Played | 19 | 17 |
| Blocking Percentage | 0 | |
| Receiving Chances | 10 | |
| Receiving Errors | 3 | |
| Receiving Percentage | .74 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP physicsRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll
- ActivitiesDECA marketing program.