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Rachel Richardson

Outside hitter
ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
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Peak Performance

465

Kills

0.527

Kill percentage

253

Digs

44

Service aces
“Rachel was the driving force behind their championship season. She could and did hit from everywhere on the court.”
Dave Geiser
Head Coach - Head coach of the Academy of the Holy Cross
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior outside hitter led the Cadets to a 33-3 record and the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title and DCSAA tournament championship this past season. Richardson compiled 465 kills with a .527 kill percentage along with 253 digs, 44 service aces and 18 blocks. The WCAC Player of the Year and a Washington Post First Team All-Met honoree, she concluded her junior year with 1,340 kills and 708 digs in her prep volleyball career.

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Academic Achievement

Richardson has maintained a weighted 4.37 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Richardson has volunteered locally with the children’s youth ministry at her church and at a senior citizen home. She has also donated her time by serving multiple animal shelters.