A Paragould, Ark., native, Carter stars at Greene County Tech High School where she hit .562 with six home runs and 33 RBI as a junior in 2023. Carter also posted a .638 on-base percentage during her junior campaign. A three-time Arkansas All-State honoree and a two-time Jonesboro Sun Player of the Year, Carter helped her high school to state runner-up finishes in 2022-23.
Why Ava chose Arkansas: “Walking into the complex and being in the presence of the most amazing coaches that give you hugs every time you see them made my decision so easy. I’m close to my family, and I’ll be playing for people that are already becoming my family.”
