Devyn Dunn is the 2021-22 Gatorade Tennessee Volleyball Player of the Year. She is the first Gatorade POY to be chosen from Knoxville Catholic High School.
The award, now in its 37th year, recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court.
Dunn is a finalist for Gatorade’s Natiosal Volleyball Player of the Year award to be announced in January. The 5-foot-8 junior setter led the Fighting Irish to a 34-10 record and the Division II-AA state championship this past season. Dunn compiled 737 assists, 253 digs, 73 kills and 61 service aces. The MVP of the state tournament, she is a two-time All-Region selection and was named the 5Star Preps Player of the Year.
Dunn has volunteered locally on behalf of youth volleyball programs.
“I think Devyn Dunn was the main reason for that team’s success,” said Ann Mullins, head coach at Father Ryan High School. “She’s a great leader and her court recognition is excellent. She plays with so much grit, hustle and heart. There aren’t many setters who play defense like she does in the back row.”
Dunn has maintained a 3.36 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.
Pam Rhoades is director of marketing and communications at Knoxville Catholic High School