University of Iowa Athletics
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2023 as a freshman
- Red-shirted
High School
- Two-time state champion, first-team all-conference and Upstate 8Conference Champion
- Team MVP as a junior
- Illprep.com and Champaign News Gazette all-state second team
- Named to the All-conference Academic team
- Ranked fifth best player in Illinois according to Illinois Prep Volleyball
- Registered a career-best 17 kills against West Chicago in the 2021 Upstate 8 Conference Championship
- Earned AP Scholar with Honor Award during junior year
- Member of the National Honor Society
Personal
- Born November 2, 2004
- Daughter of Tania Pothel-Worden and John Wordon
- Has two siblings, Ashley Potel and Annette
- Majoring in Psychology