Future Husker Flynn Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Incoming Nebraska volleyball freshmen Campbell Flynn was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year on Friday. The Gatorade National Player of the Year awards are presented annually to the most outstanding high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character. 

Flynn, a 6-3 setter from Oakland, Mich., is a two-time Gatorade Michigan Volleyball Player of the Year. She recorded 730 assists and 180 digs this past season for Mercy High School, leading the Marlins to a 31-3 record and the Division I regional semifinals in 2024. Flynn also compiled 131 kills, 52 blocks and 36 service aces while posting a .394 hitting percentage at net. She was a member of the U.S. U21 Women’s National Team that won the gold medal at the NORCECA Championships last summer and is ranked as the nation’s No. 4 overall recruit and top setter recruit in the Class of 2025 by PrepDig.com. Flynn concluded her prep volleyball career, which included a state championship in 2023, with 1,973 assists and 737 kills. She also competed in the Under Armour All-America Game last week. 

Off the court, Flynn maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. She has volunteered locally with PB&J Ministries, preparing and repackaging food for a men’s shelter serving the homeless population in Detroit. She has also donated her time with the Salvation Army and as a youth volleyball coach. In addition, Flynn is a member of both her school’s Healthy Habits Club and Stars and Stripes Club, which educates students on the hardships faced by families in war zones.

Flynn is the sixth Husker all-time to be named the Gatorade National Player of the Year. The others are Harper Murray (2022-23), Ally Batenhorst (2020-21), Lexi Sun (2016-17), Mikaela Foecke (2014-15) and Gina Mancuso (2008-09).