Avery Horejsi driven for D1 future, getting Walled Lake Central a title
In the Michigan volleyball edition of “Game of Thrones,” Walled Lake Central libero Avery Horejsi would certainly be the Arya Stark. Along with her resemblance to the popular character, Horejsi also displays a gritty effort that would make the young…
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Continue ReadingIn the Michigan volleyball edition of “Game of Thrones,” Walled Lake Central libero Avery Horejsi would certainly be the Arya Stark.
Along with her resemblance to the popular character, Horejsi also displays a gritty effort that would make the young Stark proud.
The Vikings junior is always putting her body on the line and has embraced a leadership role with the team, which was on full display this week when she helped Central earn a five-set win over South Lyon East to open Lakes Valley Conference play.
“This year has been her best year as a leader so far,” Walled Lake Central coach Sarah Lindstrom said of Horejsi, who had 38 digs in the win over East. “She’s been working really hard and she’s super-competitive. I find myself to be one of the most competitive people and I think Avery is pushing me for that title. She is able to control that competitiveness and push it on her teammates in a positive way. She deserves all the credit any leader should get.”
Horejsi started to make her name with the Vikings as a sophomore, where she earned All-Region honors. After a strong club year with Unified, the 5’2” libero looks even better to start 2019.
“I really put a lot on myself to try and keep others up,” Horejsi said. “Even if we are down by 20 points, I am still going to be bringing energy and trying to motivate my teammates. We really fight for every point and I take a lot of pride in that. You won’t see any team I am part of give up.”
Avery HorejsiHorejsi is a leader by example, as she puts her body on the line in every match. You will consistently see her putting herself in harms way to get to ball, many of which other liberos wouldn’t get to.
“It’s important to give my all to every play, so I know there will be bumps and bruises that come with each match,” Horejsi said. “I am pretty sore after a long match, but I love this sport and I love my team so I embrace the physical challenges that come with the position.”
This season, Horejsi has made it a point to be more of a vocal leader as well despite being just a junior. She is confident in herself to lead the Vikings.
“I think I was born to be a leader. I want to see people get better and I enjoy helping push people to get better,” Horejsi said.
Walled Lake Central is off to a 1-0 start in the competitive LVC, which is in its third season of existence. The Vikings have watched South Lyon come away with the title in the first two years, but could be the team to beat this season.
“We just need to continue to grow physically and mentally as a team,” Horejsi said. “I think we can come out and really surprise some people this year if we just continue to improve and stay focused on ourselves.”
Horejsi is currently ranked among our top five liberos in the Class of 2021 and this season could see her college recruitment pick up. Despite being small in stature, Horejsi is determined to land herself a Division 1 offer.
“It’s been a goal of mine to become a D1 college athlete,” Horejsi said. “I believe that it will happen. I am determined to make it happen and going to give everything I have to achieve this goal.”
If the effort she gives on the court is what she puts toward becoming a D1 athlete, you can bet Horejsi will find a way to get there.