Annandale • cross-country
Wirth, a senior, is off to a blazing start in his final season. He ran one of the fastest times in the state, 15 minutes, 16 seconds, over a new 5K course in Annandale. Wirth is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A by the coaches association. “He is ready for a memorable finish to his high school running career,” Cardinals coach Nate Hoffman said. “What separates him from his competition is the amount of sheer determination and experience he has. The exciting part is all that’s ahead because of the hard work he’s put in. He’s going to make his own dreams come true.”
Ava Ball of Nova Classical
Nova Classical • volleyball
“Ava has started the 2024 season with a bang,” Nova Classical coach Thomas Dobbs said. “She has not missed a beat from last season.” A senior outside hitter, Ball has 216 kills and 129 digs for the Class 2A No. 3 Knights (9-1). She is closing in on 2,000 kills and 1,500 digs for her career. “Ava is a leader both on and off the court, and her work ethic and humble demeanor is to be admired,” Dobbs said. “She is a fierce competitor that leads by example. I wouldn’t trade her for any other player in the state.”
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