School: Norcross
Class: Senior
College choice: Undecided
Club team: Most recently A5 Gwinnett 18-1
Best Gwinnett volleyball player not on my team is: Clara Briley
Funniest teammate: Grayson Taylor
My worst volleyball injury: Bone bruise on my knee
Song that gets me ready for a volleyball game: “Garden in Manhattan” by Josiah Queen
Favorite meal after a volleyball game: Kiko’s
Favorite teacher: Mr. Hough and Mrs. James
Dream job: Travel nurse for special needs patients
Noteworthy:
• First-team all-state and all-county selection last season
• Tallied 1,142 assists, 233 digs
Coach Jeff Cerneka’s take: “Ellie Ruth has been instrumental in taking the Norcross volleyball program to new heights. She can run an offense as well as any setter in the state, is an elite decision maker and is an outstanding leader. However, as good of a player as Ellie is, she is an even better person. She is kind. She genuinely cares about her teammates and coaches. She has a big heart. She is unselfish. She is thoughtful. She always finds positive in people. We are a better team and more important, we are a better program because of Erby.
Name: Grayson Taylor
School: Norcross
Class: Senior
College choice: I am still finding the perfect fit for me
Club team: M2 Elite 18-Chris
Best Gwinnett volleyball player not on my team is: Milan Cannon
Funniest teammate: Sofia Guerrero-Wilson
My worst volleyball injury: Fracturing the tibia in my right leg, then my left a couple months later
Song that gets me ready for a volleyball game: “Sum 2 Prove” by Lil Baby
Favorite meal after a volleyball game: Chipotle
Favorite teacher: Christopher Miller
Dream job: Physical therapist or athletic trainer
Noteworthy:
• First-team all-county selection last season
• Totaled 408 digs, 54 aces
Coach Jeff Cerneka’s take: “Grayson’s growth as a player has coincided with her growth as a young adult. She truly wants to better herself in every way. She has the unique ability to focus. She loves working on her game and getting extra reps, she takes pride in helping her teammates get better and she ... Click here to read full article
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