St. Paul Student Named State's Best Volleyball Player

Catherine Rebarchak named 2008-09 Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player Of The Year. The 6'2" senior helped St. Paul's Episcopal to a third straight 5A state championship.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: December 16, 2008

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Gatorade has named Catherine Rebarchak of St. Paul's Episcopal the 2008-09 Alabama Volleyball Player Of The Year.

Rebarchak is a 6'2" senior middle blocker and outside hitter. She recorded 509 blocks and 491 kills this season, leading the Saints (53-9) to a third consecutive Class 5A state championship. She also made 184 digs and served 81 aces.

“She’s the best player to come out of this area in a long time,” said Anne Schilling, head coach of rival Bayside Academy. “She’s just so dominant. She hits over people. We couldn’t stop her."

Rebarchak has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Purdue next fall. She's now a finalist for the Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year award.