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Sam Graver

Outside hitter
PARKLAND HS
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

Kills

617

Digs

243

Blocks

47

Aces

27
“Sam Graver is an all-around player with fantastic skills in both the front and back row. She's an unbelievably dynamic hitter, but she's also a solid blocker and a very strong defensive player.”
Donna Roman
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter recorded 617 kills, 243 digs, 47 blocks and 27 service aces this past season, leading the Trojans (36-7-4) to the Class 4A state finals. An All-state selection, Graver was also named District 11 MVP, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference MVP and the LehighValleyLive.com Volleyball Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

Graver has maintained a 3.33 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at La Salle University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Graver has served as an elementary school tutor and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs. "Sam Graver is an all-around player with fantastic skills in both the front and back row," said Donna Roman, head coach at Freedom High. "She's an unbelievably dynamic hitter, but she's also a solid blocker and a very strong defensive player."