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2020-21 Volleyball Roster

Jason W. Kapusta
Jason W. Kapusta
Jason W. Kapusta

20 Maya Thornton

  • Position OH
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Clarion, PA
  • High School Clarion Area
  • Height 5-4
  • Major Strategic Communication & Social Media
  • Letters 2

Biography

Game Highs:*
  • Kills - 5 (vs. D'Youville on Sept. 8, 2018)
  • Digs - 15 (twice) (vs. Hilbert on Sept. 17, 2019 and at La Roche on Sept. 24, 2019)
  • Points - 8.0 (vs. Hilbert on Oct. 19, 2018)
  • Service Aces - 5 (vs. Hilbert on Oct. 19, 2018)

(*Through the 2019 season)

2019:
  • Named to the PAC Academic Honor Roll
  • Recorded 51 total digs
  • Appeared in nine matches
  • Earned a first-year letter

2018:
  • Totaled nine kills, five service aces, 27 digs, and 14 points
  • Played in first collegiate game on September 7 at Allegheny
  • Appeared in six games

High School:
  • Three-sport athlete at Clarion Area H.S
  • Four-year member of the volleyball team
    • Three-time All-Conference selection
    • All-State selection senior year
    • Member of two District Championship teams and KSAC Championship team freshman year
    • Member of State semi-finalist team senior year that was the No. 2 team in the state according to the Coach's rankings
  • Four-year member of the softball team
    • Four-time All-Conference selection
    • All-State selection sophomore year
    • Member of District runner-up team sophomore year
  • Two-year member of the basketball team
    • Member of District runner-up team freshman year
  • Two-year Academic Honor Roll selection
  • Two-year member of the Principal's List
  • Received Titan scholarship and "Most Athletic" scholarship senior year 

Personal:
  • Strategic Communication and Social Media major
  • Daughter of Bridget and James Thornton
  • Sibling of Matti and Maci
  • Cousin, Brittany Gates, played volleyball at Indiana University of PA 
  • Enjoys painting, hanging out with friends, volleyball, making video collages and tanning
  • Started playing volleyball at age 11
  • Volunteered as a Bible class leader for children at church and at a food pantry with youth group
  • Chose Westminster for the community aspect and the team dynamic in the volleyball program
  • Wants to be an event planner or a social media strategist at a major company

Favorites:
  • Musicians: Kenny Chesney, The Goo Goo Dolls and The 1975
  • Foods: Sushi, Steak Salad and Mac n Cheese
  • Athletes: Lebron James and Gabby Douglas
  • Movies: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Lion King and The Wedding Date
  • Actors/Actresses: Matthew McConaughey, Dermot Mulroney and Julianne Hough
  • Books: We Were Liars and The Bible
  • TV Show: One Tree Hill

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 20

    2018Freshman

    OH
    5'4"
    20
  • 20

    2019Sophomore

    OH
    5'4"
    20
  • 20

    2020-21Junior

    OH
    5'4"
    20

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