Riley Whitesides
- height 5-11
- class Graduate Student
- Hometown Greenville, S.C.
- High school Mauldin
- Major Masters in Business Administration
- height 5-11
- class Graduate Student
- Hometown Greenville, S.C.
- High school Mauldin
- Major Masters in Business Administration
Riley Whitesides Bio
AWARDS/HONORS
- 2020-21 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
- 2021, 2022 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
- 2023, 2024 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
- 2024 CCSA All-Tournament Team
2024 (SENIOR)
- Broke out in her second season in the sand, moving up to the top court by the end of the season and finishing with a 20-15 overall record.
- Of her 20 wins, nine came on court one, 10 on court two and five came against nationally ranked opponents.
- Worked her way up to the number one pairing in time for postseason play and earned CCSA All-Tournament team honors after defeating the top pairs from #17 GCU and #10 LSU at the conference tournament.
- Also picked up ranked wins over #15 Georgia State (twice) and #16 Stetson.
2023 (JUNIOR)
- Worked her way into the travel roster, leading the team in starts for the exhibition pair.
- Made her first start with the beach squad against Southeastern Louisiana, sweeping the Lions with partner Hailey Cabeceiras (3/5).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
- At Mauldin, Whitesides was a three-time All-State honoree and a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year finalist.
- With her Upward Stars club team, she was recognized individually as a 2015 AAU All-American, an AVCA All-Region member and made the Junior Volleyball Association’s watch list.
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Heather Justice.
- Has one brother; John and two sisters; Olivia and Ellis
- Will pursue a degree in education, with the goal of teaching at the elementary level.
