Fossil Sabercats celebrating after a landslide win.

Senior Season: Volleyball

Sophie Webb, Etched in Stone

November 2, 2023

This next Senior Season segment will highlight the volleyball Sabercats for the graduating class of 2024. Only one senior is not listed below but keep an eye out as seniors continue to be added to this sport and others. Enjoy reading about this next set of seniors and be ready for the next sport coming soon. Up second… volleyball!

2024 Graduating Volleyball Athletes

Burchett ready to pass before opposing team serves. (Sophie Webb)

Danielle Burchett #7

In the 2020 volleyball season, Danielle Burchett stepped onto the varsity court as a libero and continued the season as the only freshman on varsity. Unfortunately in her junior year, the most important for college recruiting, she tore her ACL, cutting her school season short. Yet this season came as no shock when she began to make a comeback as an outside and libero before tearing a ligament in her ankle during practice, ending her high school volleyball career. Burchett is known for being determined and will continue to persevere during club season to make her goal of recruitment. The team has been a large support system for her along the way, “It’s not like [the players] are superior over another, it’s just like this huge bond, like we’re all friends,” Burchett explains. Although Burchett’s season was cut short she will always be known as an amazing player on the court.

Ewing blocks against offense hitters. (Sophie Webb)

Delaney Ewing #10

Another four-year Fossil player already has bright plans for her future, this 6 ’2 middle blocker has committed to Division 1 University of San Francisco. Delaney Ewing is ending her high school season on a high note as the team has already secured a spot in playoffs and is ecstatic to continue her career in college. “As my last high school season, I kind of just want to have a really good time and have a good time with the girls,” Ewing says. After college, her volleyball career will most likely be complete as she pursues business since her athletic skills also granted her great educational opportunities in California. “I’m so excited. I really can’t wait to go,” Ewing affirms. She also plays for the top 18’s team for NORCO Volleyball Club, a top club in the state, along with Burchett. This Friday, November 3rd at Fossil go watch Ewing play with her teammates one last time.

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