Sarah Palmer of Hawai'i Baptist Academy has been named the 2008-09 Gatorade Hawai'i girls volleyball player of the year.

The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character on and off the court.

The 5-foot-11 junior outside hitter recorded 217 kills and 119 digs this season for the Eagles (19-2), leading them to their second consecutive Division II state title.

Palmer, who has a 3.44 GPA, has verbally committed to the University of Texas for the fall of 2010.

Palmer is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year award.