“Taylor was an impact player from both the front and back row. She was not only the best defensive player on her team but arguably the best in the state, and I believe she’s the best offensive player in the state as well.”

Alex Fitzmorris

Gardner-Edgerton High Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior outside hitter and defensive specialist led the Ravens to a 40-4 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Kuper notched 472 kills, 270 digs, 106 service aces and 29 blocks while posting a kill percentage of .458. An American Volleyball Coaches Association Third Team All-American selection, Kuper was a Class 6A First Team All-State honoree. She concluded her prep volleyball career with 1,224 kills and 925 digs.

Academic Achievement

Kuper has maintained a weighted 3.92 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at the University of Illinois this fall.

Exemplary Character

Kuper has volunteered locally as a peer mentor and as a youth volleyball coach. “Taylor was an impact player from both the front and back row,” said Alex Fitzmorris, head coach of Gardner-Edgerton High. “She was not only the best defensive player on her team but arguably the best in the state, and I believe she’s the best offensive player in the state as well.”