Here's a look at the 2025 GreerNews.com All-Area Girls Volleyball team and end-of-season awards, presented by First Team Sports.

All-Area First Team

Damiah Polk, Greer

Nevaeh Hays, Riverside

Eliana Wade, Byrnes

Jaden Walker, Eastside

Jelise Sanders, Riverside

Alexis Cannon, Greer

Halle Simila, Blue Ridge

Ivey Tapp, Greer

Laila Bowden, Riverside 

All-Area Second Team

Emerie Burroughs, Byrnes

Sophia Petrillo, Greer

Kesley Hogan, Riverside

Adi Howard, Greer

Aubree James, Byrnes

Miriam Onofre, Greer

Anna Brown, Greer

Cate Gore, Eastside

McKenley Noble, Riverside

Freshman of the Year: Jelise Sanders, Riverside

Sanders was a standout middle blocker for the Lady Warriors as a freshman. She finished the year with 148 kills, a .254 hitting percentage (highest on the team), 72 total blocks, and played in all 29 of Riverside’s matches.

Coach of the Year: Melissa Godwin, Greer

After Greer finished 4-21 in 2024, Godwin — in her first year — helped guide the Lady Jackets to one of their best season in program history. Greer finished 21-9 on the year, winning its first playoff game since 2019 and setting the mark for most wins in a season in over 20 years.

Co-Players of the Year: Damiah Polk, Greer/Nevaeh Hays, Riverside

Both Polk and Hays had unforgettable senior seasons with their respective programs, solidifying themselves as two of the top 2026s in the state.

Polk finished with 319 total kills on the year for the Lady Jackets, 226 digs, 37 blocks, 41 aces, and a .281 hitting percentage.

Hays led all of Class 5-A and was second in the state with 115 total blocks. The senior middle blocker/rightside hitter finished with 159 kills and a .242 hitting percentage. 

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