Claire Payne
- position Middle
- height 6-1
- class Freshman
- Hometown Wakarusa, Ind.
- High school NorthWood
- position Middle
- height 6-1
- class Freshman
- Hometown Wakarusa, Ind.
- High school NorthWood
Claire Payne Bio
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
- Named an AVCA All-Region and Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) All-Region honoree for her efforts on the court during her high school career at NorthWood High School.
- As a senior, she made the IHSVCA 1st team All-State and was an IHSCVA North All-Star.
- Finished her high school career with 1,321 kills, 373 total blocks and a career hitting percentage of .396.
- Competed for the Northern Indiana Volleyball Association (NIVA) club team, helping it to an AAU 18U Patriot Division National Championship in 2024 and a top-five finish at USA Volleyball’s 18s Junior National Championship in April 2025, earning her a spot on the all-tournament team.
- Also played high school basketball and track and field for NorthWood in addition to volleyball. Payne was a member of her high school’s basketball team and led the team last season in points, rebounds, and blocks.
- For her track and field team, she holds her school’s record in the high jump and was a two-time state meet qualifier for the event.
PERSONAL
- Daughter of John and Dawn
- She has three siblings, two of which play collegiate volleyball and football.
- Plans to major in exercise science at South Carolina
