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Mosley's Hannah Ottley continues athletic career at Gulf Coast
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – 2025 Mosley High School graduate and volleyball all-star, Hannah Ottley experienced a full-circle moment after she returned to the Commodore youth camp as a rostered player and camp coach.
Ottley, an incoming freshman at Gulf Coast State College, is set to join the Commodores volleyball team this fall. Her return to the Commodore youth camp served as a reminder of the journey that brought her from Emerald Coast Volleyball Club to being apart of the Gulf Coast State Commodores.
'I probably met Coach Allen when I was in seventh grade at Mowat Middle School,' Ottley said. 'I wasn't very good at the time but I came to camp and just kind of always stuck around the gym.'
Ottley's sophomore year at Mosley marked a turning point in her career, when she made the varsity team.
'That year really helped me. I gained a lot of confidence and I was always getting more touches on the ball, and working out. That's when things started to shift.'
Ottley became a key player that year for Mosley, finishing her sophomore season with a .652 hitting percentage and 16 kills. Her performance began to inspire her to pursue playing in college.
The spring of 2025, Ottley officially committed to play volleyball for Gulf Coast State College. Her presence at the Commodore camp served as inspiration for the younger players in attendance, many of whom will follow a similar path through local clubs and school programs.
Coach Scott Allen acknowledged her journey and growth throughout the years. 'Hannah Ottley, Mosley graduate, will also be a freshman this year. We've known her since she was 12 or 13. It's a pretty cool experience seeing them grow and eventually put on a Gulf Coast jersey.'
Ottley, who plans to study business, said staying in Panama City was an easy choice.
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