By Craig Beilfuss
LocalSportsJournal.com
 
SHELBY–Shelby junior Navea Gauthier has been selected as the August Athlete of the Month for girls volleyball by the Local Sports Journal.
 
Gauthier, who recently committed to attend Ohio State University (but cannot sign her letter of intent until her senior season) had a strong start to her junior campaign as she had 193 kills, 102 digs, 18 aces and seven blocks during the month of August. Gauthier has 1,970 career kills.
 
“Navea has already had quite a start to the 2023 season,” Shelby8 coach Tom Weirich said. “Her accomplishments on the court are putting her on a track to hit another major milestone of 2,000 career kills.
 
“Her ability to turn everything into an offensive threat has separated her from most players in our area and around the state,” Weirich said. “She has become a Swiss Army knife on the court with all of the tools she has in her arsenal.  With everything she adds to the team on the court, her contributions off the court are equally impressive. 
 
“Navea has taken the point position on our social media page and does so many extra things in that arena to keep our fans informed of upcoming events,” he said. “She also showcases our team in various ways so that we build a tight team chemistry and strong community presence.  She understands the value of a team that is connected on and off the court and has taken her leadership role to an entirely different level this season.”

Junior Navea Gauthier of Shelby High School (Brett Farmer)

 
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