Avery Helms

Marquette Womens Volleyball falls to Wisconsin 3-0 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on September 18th, 2025.

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Marquette Womens Volleyball beats WKU 3-0 at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI on September 5th, 2025.

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Marquette Volleyball scrimmages at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI on Augest 15th, 2025.

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Marquette Volleyball players and staff headshots from media day in the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI on July 25th, 2025.

Position:
Defensive Specialist
Height:
5-9
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Francis Howell
Hometown:
St. Charles, Mo.

FRESHMAN // 2025

Saw action in all 29 matches for the Golden Eagles, primarily as a defensive specialist, tallying 23 assists and 131 digs (1.30 digs/set)
Recorded career-high 11 digs vs. Florida (Sept. 19)
Had career-high three assists against Ball State (Sept. 12)

HIGH SCHOOL // PERSONAL

Played four years of volleyball at Francis Howell High School under head coach Keith Price
Three-time team captain and earned AVCA Third Team All-America recognition in 2024, in addition to all-region honors
Two-time first team all-state selection and the Gateway Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2024
Second all-time among high school players in the state of Missouri's history with 1,872 career digs
Graduated as the school's record holder for most digs in a season (655 in 2024), most digs per set in a season (5.7 in 2024), most aces in a season (58 in 2024) and most career aces (184)
Selected to three all-district first teams and a total of four all-conference honors
Top-ranked libero in Missouri according to Prep Dig for all four years of high school career
Prep Volleyball All-Midwest Region Team in 2024
Led Francis Howell H.S. to consecutive district titles and appearances in the state semifinals in 2023 and 2024
Team won four conference titles and earned first ever state runner-up finish in 2023
Played eight years of club volleyball for Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club
Helped club team to a USAV 15U National Championship in 2022 and a pair of top-5 Open Division National Qualifier finishes
Born in St. Louis, Missouri and parents are Alicia and Ryan Helms
Has two younger siblings, Rilyn and Kinsler
Father played baseball at Oakland University and mother was an NAIA women's basketball player at Indiana Wesleyan
Why Marquette: "I chose Marquette because of the combination of high-level volleyball, academics, and community. Marquette gives me the opportunity to better myself both on and off the court. I'm so excited to be a part of such an amazing program!"