University of West Florida

2024 GSC Fall Academic Honor Roll

AS A SOPHOMORE (2025): Played in 21 matches in her second season with the Argos where she contributed 26 assists, 19 aces, and 115 digs across 62 sets… tallied three aces and three digs against Northern Michigan… added three aces and two digs against Spring Hill… reported one dig against Ferris State… produced three assists, two aces, and 10 digs against Missouri Western… registered two assists and seven digs against Point Loma… accumulated one assist against Florida Southern College… produced five digs against Tampa… added three assists and 19 digs against Valdosta State… contributed two assists and eight digs against Union… tallied one assist, one ace, and nine digs against Christian Brothers… posted three assists and 10 digs against UAH… reported three assists, one ace, and eight digs against Montevallo… registered three assists, two aces, and nine digs against AUM… contributed one assist, three aces, and eight digs against West Alabama… produced one assist, three aces, and 10 digs against Mississippi College… accumulated two assists, one ace, and three digs against Lee… tallied one assist and two digs against Trevecca Nazarene… reported one dig against Christian Brothers.
 
AS A FRESHMAN (2024): Earned the start at libero for her first eight college matches in the Springhill Suites and Outback Invitationals before playing at DS the rest of the way as a key force on the back line … Began her Argo career with a bang, scooping a season-best 24 attacks while assisting five kills in the season opener against Wheeling (9/6) … Added second-highest mark of 19 the next day versus Spring Hill (9/7) … Put up 291 digs in all in 107 sets to go with 49 assists … Reached personal highs of four aces and six assists the next weekend versus Wingate (9/13) … Added four dig attack kills, including one in the win at Alabama Huntsville to clinch the No. 1 spot in the GSC standings (10/5), and one apiece in the GSC Semifinals vs. Lee (11/23) and the GSC Championship vs. UAH (11/24).

PREP: Three-year varsity starter at libero for Trinity Christian Academy … Led her team to consecutive Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 3A District 2 championships in 2022 and ‘23 … Finished in the region finals (Elite Eight) in 2022 and the state semifinals (Final Four) in 2023 … Led the team in aces, digs, service rating and serve receive rating each year … 2023 River City Classic All-Tournament Team … 2022 All-Jacksonville Second Team … 2022 Trinity Christian Academy Defensive Player of the Year … Won UWF Elite Camp Defensive Wizard Award in summer 2023 … Played for six years on Royal (top) teams at Jacksonville Skyline Club … Was named the #6 libero in the state and #43 player overall in Prep Dig FL Top 100 Players of 2024 for her play at the club level in 2022-23 … Also invited to the Team Florida Indoor Team Tryout … Led Jacksonville Skyline in aces, digs, service rating and serve receive rating on a team that qualified for USAV Nationals.  
 
PERSONAL: Business major ... Received the President’s Award from 2021-23 for earning all A’s … Earned an FSA Math Perfect Score in 2016 and 2018 … Won sixth place in State in 2020 DECA Marketing Design … Volunteered over 200 hours since 2020 at Jacksonville Skyline Juniors Volleyball Club coaching for youth programs (Club Prep, Camps, Mini-Club) and doing office work … Also a volunteer for St. Francis Homeless Shelter in St. Augustine, Fla.
 
WHY UWF? “I knew UWF was a great fit for me the moment I met Coach Wolter and the team at camp. It was obvious that she focuses on skill-based training while incorporating team play, so I know I will continue to learn and grow as a player with my teammates. Coach Wolter and her staff have produced a successful program with an amazing culture that I'm excited and proud to be a part of next season.”

WOLTER'S COMMENTS: “Taylor came to camp last summer and quickly won over everyone in our gym. The majority of her volleyball background was as an outside hitter, but she recently made the switch to libero. She's an excellent passer and has great defensive range as she's quick and she can touch 9'11". Having Taylor here will raise the level of volleyball in our gym.”