The 6-foot senior outside hitter led the Wolves to a 38-5 record and the 7A state championship this past season, the program’s first in 7A after winning back-to-back 6A state titles the previous two seasons. Sturzoiu recorded 487 kills, a .457 kill percentage, 302 digs, 71 aces and 20 blocks on her way to being named MaxPreps Georgia Player of the Year. She was also the state’s VolleyballMag Player of the Year and was named a MaxPreps First-Team All-American.
Sturzoiu has maintained a 3.7 GPA in the classroom. Taking advantage of NCAA early signing rules, Sturzoiu inked a financial-aid agreement that paved the way for her to enroll at Mississippi State University, where she will play volleyball. She graduated from high school in December and will attend classes in the spring semester.
Sturzoiu has volunteered locally helping to package Thanksgiving meals for the needy, and helped raise money for the less fortunate during the holiday season. She also has donated her time as a youth volleyball coach during the summertime.
