DAPHNE, Ala. — Bayside Academy senior student-athlete and reigning state volleyball tournament MVP

Ariel Dulaney signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for the River Hawks at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Dulaney has been instrumental in helping Bayside’s Lady Admirals secure the past six of the team’s 15 consecutive state volleyball championships. The right-handed hitter has executed an impressive 1500-plus kills in her Bayside volleyball career which puts her in the top 10 of Bayside alumnae in that category.

She was named Tournament’s Most Valuable Player at the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament. She also is a 2016 National Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner. In 2014 and 2015, she was named an All-State team member, and in 2014 she was named Coastal Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year.

“Ariel has always been the one to make the big plays when we need them most,” said Bayside volleyball head coach Ann Schilling. “I am sad for us, but I am excited for Ariel.”

The River Hawks compete in the NCAA America East Conference. UMass, Lowell is a national research university.