The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter led the Chargers to a 27-8 record and the Class 3A state quarterfinals this past season, amassing 520 kills, 392 serve receptions, 227 digs and 55 service aces in the process. The state’s returning Gatorade Player of the Year, Rowland concluded her prep career with 1,837 kills, 632 digs, 205 service aces and 86 total blocks.
Rowland has maintained a weighted 3.45 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at Auburn University this fall.
Rowland helped organize the Be Bold for Gold Volleyball Day in October to raise money to benefit cancer research. She also works with children’s programs at her church in addition to coaching youth volleyball. “Taylor Rowland is the real deal,” said David Brooks, the head coach at Mallard Creek High. “Having played against her for high school ball and club ball, she is the all-around player. Being around high school volleyball for 10 years now, I have not seen many Taylor Rowlands, as she truly is a special kid.”
