Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Ithaca volleyball's Kiara Thurmond is ESPN Ithaca's Fueling Excellence High School Athlete of the Week, presented by Cayuga Health. Kiara recorded 14 kills and six solo blocks in a three-set season-opening win over Vestal and helped the Little Red win the Corning Volleyball Tournament, going undefeated and sweeping Lansing in the final.

<p>Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Ithaca volleyball's Kiara Thurmond is ESPN Ithaca's Fueling Excellence High School Athlete of the Week, presented by Cayuga Health. Kiara recorded 14 kills and six solo blocks in a three-set season-opening win over Vestal and helped the Little Red win the Corning Volleyball Tournament, going undefeated and sweeping Lansing in the final.</p>

Big performances deserve big recognition! Hear from ESPN Ithaca's Fueling Excellence High School Athletes of the Week, powered by Centralus Health.

<p>Big performances deserve big recognition! Hear from ESPN Ithaca's Fueling Excellence High School Athletes of the Week, powered by Centralus Health.</p>