Name: Jy’Asha Cousins
School: Southern Wayne
Sport: Volleyball
Year: Junior
Parent: Veronica Stanford
Hometown: Mount Olive
A multi-sport athlete, Cousins emerged as a prominent middle hitter during the 2023 season. She led the team in kills (217), blocks (148) and hitting percentage (.302). On the Quad County 3A scene, Cousins ranked No. 1 in blocks, No. 2 in hitting percentage and No. 7 in total kills.
Saints head coach Hannah Sladick Taylor said, “Hard working, dedicated and resilient are the words I would use to describe her. When she’s on the court, her presence is felt both by the opposing team and her own team. She brings offense, defense, hustle and energy with her that makes her hard to beat. She is one of the most hard-working and talented girls I’ve ever coached.”
