For the first time in his life, senior Evan Lecuyer wasn’t on the court. 

Senior year was supposed to be his year. A starting spot locked in, team chemistry building, and the excitement of opening the season, it was all right there. Until one moment changed everything. 

Three months prior, Lecuyer fractured his back in a skateboard accident, sidelining him from volleyball for months. 

As the 2026 season approached, reality set in: he would miss the first seven games of his senior season. What was meant to be a year of momentum quickly turned into a test of patience and resilience. 

“I wanted to go into senior year with a good mindset,” Lecuyer said, “but instead I was dealing with a fractured back.” 

He sat at the end of the bench in warmups he couldn’t take off, clapping for his teammates while battling frustration on the inside. 

Physical pain was one thing. The mental challenge was another. 

When asked about the emotional toll of his injury, Lecuyer explained: 

“Volleyball is kind of an escape from school for me. It definitely took a toll on my schoolwork, and I got tired of school, but after a while I was able to pick myself back up and get back into the sport.” 

Determined to return, Lecuyer committed himself fully to recovery. He showed up every day—rehab before school, strength training after practice, then ice, stretch, and repeat. From the sidelines, he studied the game, finding ways to support his team even when he couldn’t step on the court. 

Slowly, his back grew stronger. And so did he. 

Then came April 16. 

His first game back, against the Zionsville Eagles. 

Running onto the court, Lecuyer felt a mix of excitement and nerves. He knew he had to come back not only physically ready, but mentally strong. 

That first step onto the court felt different. Not just because he’d been gone, but because he now understood what it meant to lose the game he loved. 

And when the ball finally found his hands, he didn’t hesitate. He trusted his training and played the game the way he always had. 

His return was more than just a comeback; it was proof. 

Proof that setbacks don’t define you.
Proof that patience builds strength.
Proof that even when the game is taken away, you can fight your way back. 

Now, Lecuyer is back to doing what he loves most, playing the game, and ready to take on the rest of his senior season.