Class 1A Feature Athlete

Class 1A Feature Athlete (Sept. 29)

Name: Tatum Verner
High School: Leechburg
Grade: 12
Position: Setter

Background Info: Verner has played volleyball since the 7th grade, and has played varsity since sophomore year. She is a co-captain of the Blue Devils. Tatum was elected to the Class A Section 4 All Star Second Team last year. In school, Tatum is a member of student council and is a bio-medical technology student at Lenape Vo-Tech. Tatum also plays third base on Leechburg’s softball team.

Quotes from Leechburg coach Eve Hebrank: Tatum is your rare, nose to the grind, work-horse leader. In the years that I’ve had the joy of coaching Tatum, she has been my most reliable, versatile player; she has played just about every position for me, and always rises to the occasion. This year she stepped up as our setter after primarily playing as an outside hitter. As a captain, I can always count on her. She brings out the best in her team and is always putting in the extra effort to help her teammates.