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Gabi Zachariasen

Outside hitter
HARRISBURG HS
HARRISBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

529

Kills

238

Digs

31

Blocks

26

Aces
“Gabi dominated in the state’s high class this past season. In my opinion, no one in the state came close to her level in 2023.”
Cale Hecht
Head Coach - O’Gorman High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-0 sophomore outside hitter led the Tigers (31-0) to the Class AA state title this past season, amassing 529 kills on the strength of a .442 kill percentage. Zachariasen added 238 digs, 31 blocks, 26 aces and 327 service receptions, posting a 91.3 serve-receive percentage. A Class AA First Team All-State selection, she set the school record for single-season kills in 2023.

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Academic Achievement

Zachariasen has maintained a 3.75 weighted GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Zachariasen has volunteered locally on behalf of the sheriff’s department in association with Thrivent. An active member of her church community, where she is an altar server, she has also donated her time as a youth volleyball coach and by fundraising to benefit breast cancer patients.