High School Volleyball season is still a go in our area, and a lot of former athletes have already earned a college scholarship.
This year, one of Savannah's best 18-under teams had nine players sign National Letters of Intent to attend colleges all over the United States. A former St. Vincent’s standout volleyball player, Emily Rochefort, Class of 2010, coached the team.
Rochefort was a standout volleyball player at Mercer University. After being an assistant coach at Mercer. Emily came back to Savannah to work at St. Andrew’s school in multiple roles, including he head volleyball coach and a coach at for the 18-under club team. Emily just moved to New Jersey after the season to become Rutgers University Director of Volleyball Operations. Rochefort felt this team was hardworking, committed and coachable this past season.
“This was a fantastic group to coach,
as they were hardworking, committed, and coachable young women," said Rochefort. "They all loved being in the gym and getting better each day, but they were also great teammates to one another. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to train these girls.”
Rochefort also felt it was never unexciting coaching this team. Rochefort can’t wait to see how they do at the next level.
“We never had a dull practice because the girls consistently displayed high energy and genuinely wanted the best for each other," Rochefort said. "I am so proud of the team we became over the course of the season, and I am excited to see what each of them does at the next level!”
Players who recently signed NLI to continue their volleyball careers in college:
*Mackenzie Petermann (Richmond Hill High School) - signed with Florida Southern College
*Tobi Roberson (Richmond Hill High School) - signed with Independence Community College
*Emily Bruning (Richmond Hill High School) - signed with Truett McConnell University
*Virginia Vorel (South Effingham High School) - signed with Shorter University
*Miyuki Johnson (Islands high School) - signed with Prairie View A&M University
*Stella Guri (Savannah Arts Academy) - signed with Gordon College
*Amelia Haddad (Savannah Christian Prep School) - signed with LaGrange College
*Veronica Magnan (Hilton Head High School) - signed with Colorado School of Mines
*Lydia Schubert (Hilton Head High School) - signed with Georgetown University
story photo (L-R) Lydia Schubert, Virginia Vorel, Amelia Haddad, Emily Bruning, Miyuki Johnson, Tobi Roberson, Mackenzie Petermann, Stella Guri, insight picture Veronica Magnan
