Another memorable high school fall sports season is now just about wrapped up.
Before we release the South Shore players who made our girls volleyball All-Scholastic teams, we need the help of our readers. You will help choose our Player of the Year in each sport yet again this year. Like our recent polls, we've narrowed down the list to the best of the best.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVote for the South Shore High School Girls Volleyball Player of the Year below. Reader votes will make up 20% of the tally. Our four staff reporters (Chris McDaniel, Eric McHugh, Jason Snow and Ryan Vermette) make up the rest of the vote.
Voting closes Monday, Dec. 8.
The poll
The candidates
Canton High School's Erin Bigham digs the volleyball against Oliver Ames High School during their game on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.Erin Bigham, Canton
Senior captain and setter tallied 483 assists, 77 kills, 54 aces, 185 digs, and 19 blocks. ... Has 2,2257 assists (eighth player in state history to reach 2,000), 731 assists, 162 aces, 90 blocks, and 218 kills in career. ... Led Canton to Div. 2 Round of 8. ... Named Hockomock Davenport Division MVP and named to MAVCA Div. 2 All-State team. ... "A senior captain (two-year), Erin wrapped up her amazing career at Canton High School with another great season," coach Pat Cawley said.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMaeve Zakrzewski, Carver
Senior captain totaled 175 kills and 136 blocks. ... Three-time League All-Star. ... Finishes career with 339 kills, 266 blocks. ... Led Carver to 18-2 record and to Div. 4 quarterfinals. ... "Maeve has not only supported her teammates, but also young aspiring players. She has the ability to encourage and teach all around her," coach Brooke Bishop said.
Duxbury's Maria Torres serves the ball during a game vs. Marshfield at Marshfield High School on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.Maria Torres, Duxbury
Sophomore Libero had 286 digs and 64 service points. ... Has 560 digs and 148 service points in career. ... Led Dragons to undefeated regular season (20-0) and appearance in Div. 2 quarterfinals. ... "Maria plays well beyond her years. Her leadership on the court is evident to not only coaches, but everyone who watches her play," coach Stacy Hampton said.
Hawks captain Tess Madden serves the ball. The Hanover Hawks hosted the Monty Tech Bulldogs in the first round of the MIAA volleyball tournament on Friday, November 1, 2024.Tess Madden, Hanover
Senior outside hitter recorded 327 kills, 83 aces, and 252 digs. ... Patriot League Fisher Division MVP. ... Number one in Div. 3 in kills and No. 5 in state. ... Finishes career with 722 kills, 241 aces, and 827 digs. ... Three-time Patriot League All-Star. ... Will play at UNE next year. ... "Tess has been the driving force behind Hanover volleyball's success this season. She is a dynamic six-rotation player that seemed to get better as the season went on," coach Colleen Smith said.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKeira Clark, Milton
Junior had 208 kills and a 40% hitting percentage (No. 4 in state, school record). ... Named to MAVCA Div. 2 All-State team. ... Has 470 kills in career which is third all-time in program history. ... "Lethal player who can still impact the game even with a lower amount of attempts," coach Al Mirabile said.
Keira Deeney, Norwell
Senior outside hitter led team with 275 kills, 78 aces, 48 blocks, and 158 digs. ... Finishes career with 560 kills, 169 aces, 91 blocks, and 283 digs. ... Led team to appearance in Div. 3 state tournament. ... Will play at Connecticut College next year. ... "She was our best hitter, blocker, server, and backrow defender this year," coach Glenn DiTomaso said.
Pembroke's Meghan Murray celebrates an early point. The Pembroke Titans volleyball squad hosted the Scituate Sailors on the court on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.Meghan Murray, Pembroke
Junior captain tallied 106 aces, 266 kills, 350 assists, and 167 digs. ... Named Patriot League Fisher Division MVP. ... Has 405 kills, 779 assists, and 306 digs in career. ... Helped Titans to first Fisher League title since 2012. ... "She consistently performs under pressure and elevates the performance of everyone around her, including both teammates and opponents," coach Ariana Liakos said.
Sailor #11 captain Anna Bradley digs a Salem Witches serve. The Scituate Sailors volleyball squad hosted the Salem Witches in the first round of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025Anna Bradley, Scituate
Senior outside hitter was a Patriot League All-Star. ... Led team in kills (326), aces (57), and digs (248). ... Finishes career with 725 kills, 164 aces, 448 digs, and 67 blocks. ... "Anna Bradley has been a Shining Star in Scituate Volleyball for 4 years," coach Dave Stevens said.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Vote for the Patriot Ledger Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
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