Liana Edwards has been named this year’s Varsity Maine Player of the Year for the second consecutive year in volleyball. A number of big hits and a big impact helped define Edwards’ junior season. Edwards is described as a key setter and attacker proving her versatility on the court.

Luckily for the Rams, Edwards has one more season to play in a Rams uniform before she heads to college. She has committed to play Division I at the University of Rhode Island. Coach Emma Tirrell shared, “She has been a huge contributor to the program and has been recognized by many different platforms including last year’s Gatorade Player of the Year and Michael Hoffer’s Player of the Year that covers Cumberland County.”

Above all else, Edwards has been a key leader of the Rams’ three back-to-back-to-back state championships, a first-ever in high school volleyball. Coach Tirrell shared the program’s successes and stated, “Our continued winning culture comes from our kids committing to our program being as elite as possible.” Club play in the off season, summer volleyball and everyday hard work during the in-season all are key contributors to their continued team success.

In addition to Edwards, her teammates add plenty of talent. Lauren Dunbar will be a huge loss as she is graduating. Returning core teammates include Ava Scott, Kasey Plaud, Luna Button, and Addyson Hutchins.

Coach Tirrell emphasized, “The girls are proud to represent Gorham and we have huge parent and community support. Our team has experience in big games now, allowing them to feel more confident when we reach another. We have lower chances of under-performing due to our experience.”

Similar to the 2024 season, the Rams lost early matches at home but the team once again turned things around, especially in the playoffs. It will be exciting to see what next season brings for the 3-Peat champs.