Leianna Stabler’s prowess on the volleyball court has her in contention for the Youth Athlete of the Year award.
Now she could use an assist from the Southwest Florida community to get over the top.
People can vote for the 13-year-old Stabler, an eighth-grader at Southwest Florida Christian Academy, until 10 p.m. EST on Sept. 4. The winner of the contest, which also serves as a fundraiser for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation, receives $25,000 and will be featured in a 3BRAND advertisement in Sports Illustrated.
Stabler, who recently completed her first club volleyball season with the Florida Conquer, was recognized as a ’25 Rising Star. The 5-foot-11 outside hitter and middle blocker is also a standout on the SFCA varsity volleyball squad.
To vote for Leianna in the Athlete of the Year contest, visit athleteoftheyear.org/2025/leianna-775e.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: SWFL volleyball player in contention for Youth Athlete of the Year award
Reporting by Dan DeLuca, Fort Myers News-Press / Fort Myers News-Press
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