November 2008 WinStar - Sarah Harper

As a Junior, Sarah Harper just completed her 3rd season on the Varsity Volleyball team at Western Albemarle High School and helped lead her team to a 7th straight Jefferson District crown as well as a 2nd consecutive 5th place finish in the state tournament.

Coach Lance Rogers says that “Sarah is on track to be one of the very best volleyball players in the history of Central Virginia. What she lacks in size (5’5”), she more than makes up for with quickness, anticipation and a fierce competitive drive. If you watch her play you can’t help but notice she is not only very focused but also having the time of her life. She reminds us all that we play sports to have fun.”

This season Sarah led the team in kills and digs and set a new school record for the most kills in a season. She was named the Jefferson District Player of the Year, Region II player of the year and is routinely voted to the all-tournament teams for the tournaments in which Western Albemarle has competed in this past year.

Sarah has also played Varsity Basketball at Western Albemarle and competes in the Jr. Olympic Volleyball League. She is in the Art & World Culture Club and enjoys art, fishing, horseback riding and four-wheeling. Division I volleyball is her goal for the future!!

(A WinStar is a female athlete who is currently in high school.)