PIASA - Southwestern sophomore Maddie Pruitt has grown into a stronger presence at the net in the 2026 girls volleyball season, according to head coach Derek Dempsey, who singled out the outside hitter’s development as a player.
She is also an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds.
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Pruitt, who wears No. 6 for the Piasa Birds girls volleyball squad, also plays varsity basketball and softball.
Coach Dempsey described Pruitt as a good player who has progressed as an outside hitter.
"She is very strong up front at the net," he said. "She has grown considerably as a volleyball player, and I expect her to continue to improve as she continues her career."
