American University

2024: Played in two matches her freshman season… Made her collegiate debut against Hampton on Sept. 6, recording two kills in support of a 3-0 win… Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

Before AU – Named to the all-conference first team as a junior and senior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin… Was a News Herald third team all-star as a senior and second team all-star as a sophomore… Team captain and MVP as a senior… Most Improved as a junior… Had the highest hitting percentage on her team in 2022 and 2023 as well as the most aces and most aces per set… Led the team in blocks in 2022 and was second in 2023… Team was three-time district champion, two-time regional champion, state runner-up in 2020 and state champion in 2022… Played for the Rockcity Volleyball Club and earned All-America honors at Nationals in 2022 as well as AAU All-Tournament Team selection in 2021… Also played boys/co-ed tennis and was a two-time team MVP… Earned academic honors throughout high school with a 4.0 GPA or above every quarter… Earned an Ohio Department of Education Diploma with Honors, the Heart of Lions Service Award, and the Living the Truth in Love Award… Was a Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Leader.
 
Personal – Plans to major in biology at American… Loves to hike and be outdoors, as well as travel… Has a goal to visit all 50 states… Enjoys doing crafts, making new friends and spending time with loved ones… Is a parish council leader at St. Gabriel Church and was a camp leader at her parish for six years… Chose American “because I felt at home the moment I stepped on campus. The atmosphere and community were something that I felt so inclined to be a part of, and the opportunity to connect with people from various backgrounds and cultures is something I am so incredibly grateful for. When I met the volleyball team, I felt an instant connection and knew it was a program I wanted to be a part of. I am honored to play for Coach Ahen, Coach Sarah, and Coach Garrett.”