TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. – One player and one coach from Talladega County in volleyball earned recognition after the 2026 season, with Fayetteville High School head coach Ginger McArthur and Winterboro junior Kailynn Williams receiving Class 1A honors from the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association.
McArthur was named the AHSVCA Class 1A Coach of the Year, while Williams was selected as the Class 1A Player of the Year. The association announced its 2026-27 awards, voted on by member coaches and recognized by school classification.
McArthur guided Fayetteville to a 17-11 record in 2026, adding to a turnaround that has produced more than 90 varsity victories during her four years. The honor is her second AHSVCA Class 1A Coach of the Year award. She has been named Talladega County Coach of the Year four times.
McArthur supports her athletes beyond the court, raising money for camps and college instruction. She helps players interested in competing at the next level with recruiting, game film, and connections to college coaches.
Williams, a 5-foot-10 junior middle blocker, earned first-team AHSVCA All-State recognition and the Class 1A Player of the Year award. She was named to the 2026 All-Area Tournament Team.
