
After hours upon hours of hard work and dedication, it’s that time of year when the most gifted of our area’s high school athletes announce their plans for continuing their athletic careers. In commemoration of these young men and women’s accomplishments, here’s a list of WAHS and Miller School student-athletes that will go on to play in college or, in one instance, professional sports.
WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Rowing
Carrie Smith, Notre Dame University
Grace Von Elter, University of Virginia
Field Hockey
Valerie Hajek, either the University of Pennsylvania or John Hopkins University
Volleyball
Olivia Nichols, Sewanee
Courtney Berry, Washington & Lee University
Girls Basketball
Eleri Hayden, Roanoke College
Girls Track
Averi Witt, James Madison University
Madison Masloff, University of Virginia
Girls Lacrosse
Hannah Schuler, Arizona State
Football
Noah Yourkavitch, Hampden-Sydney College
Jarrett Smith, Washington & Lee University
Boys Basketball
Ryan Ingram, Swarthmore College
Wrestling
Nate Riley, American University
Boys Lacrosse
Ryan Albee, Randolph College
Boys Swim & Dive
Morgan James, Catholic University
Baseball
Sam James, St. Mary’s
MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE
Girls Basketball
Secret Bryant, Southern Methodist University
Boys Baseball
Tanner Morris, University of Virginia
Ethan Murray, Duke University
Adam Hackenberg, Clemson University
Will Wagner, Liberty University
Boys Cycling
Laurent Gervais, Aevelo U-23 Professional Cycling Team