It’s a story that few can or would want to match. Local news reports tell the story of Journey Tucker. The talented middle blocker for Spiral Volleyball in Chandler, Ariz. and Verrado High School.
When China Rai Crouch arrived in Tucson, she was a promising opposite who was adapting to being a starting middle for Arizona. She earned a starting spot in her first season only to have it ended.
"The unfortunate part is we weren’t supposed to be blocking on that play that she got hit in the head," Arizona volleyball head coach Dave Rubio said in February 2021.
That play was the one that.