Troy University Athletics
Sydney Austin Joins 2023 Volleyball Signing Class
4/6/2023 9:11:00 AM | Volleyball
TROY, Ala. – Head coach Josh Lauer and the Troy volleyball program recently announced the signing of Sydney Austin to the 2023 class.
"We are very excited to add Sydney to our 2023 class," head coach Josh Lauer said. "She brings a high level of competitive experience to our team. She will be a physical presence at the net offensively and defensively, but most importantly, Sydney is a highly driven student and a wonderful teammate."
Austin joins a highly touted 2023 class, including Emma Blaine, Addison Kersting, and Audrey Worthington, who have all committed to joining the Troy volleyball program for the 2023 season.
A native of Flowery Branch, Ga. Austin played at Buford High School and was a four-year varsity player. She totaled 764 kills averaging 2.3 kills per set. In addition, she had 110 total aces. In 2020 she won the 5A volleyball state championship, followed by the 2021 6A Volleyball State Championship. Also, in 2021she was a Georgia Gwinnett Co. All-Country Team, / GVCA 6A Region 8 - All-Region Team, and GVCA 6A All-State 2nd Team member.
In her senior year, she totaled 364 kills with a .403 hit percentage. On August 10, she was voted Max Preps Player of the Match. In addition, Buford was ranked as high as the No.10 team in the country and won the 7A Volleyball State championship. Austin was a 7A Senior All-Star and a part of the All-State team.
Austin played club volleyball for A5 Mizuno, where she was a member of the AVCA All-American Watch List. She was selected to the 2022 AVCA Phenom List and, in 2021, a USAV JR Nationals - National Champion 16 USA Division.
"We are very excited to add Sydney to our 2023 class," head coach Josh Lauer said. "She brings a high level of competitive experience to our team. She will be a physical presence at the net offensively and defensively, but most importantly, Sydney is a highly driven student and a wonderful teammate."
Austin joins a highly touted 2023 class, including Emma Blaine, Addison Kersting, and Audrey Worthington, who have all committed to joining the Troy volleyball program for the 2023 season.
A native of Flowery Branch, Ga. Austin played at Buford High School and was a four-year varsity player. She totaled 764 kills averaging 2.3 kills per set. In addition, she had 110 total aces. In 2020 she won the 5A volleyball state championship, followed by the 2021 6A Volleyball State Championship. Also, in 2021she was a Georgia Gwinnett Co. All-Country Team, / GVCA 6A Region 8 - All-Region Team, and GVCA 6A All-State 2nd Team member.
In her senior year, she totaled 364 kills with a .403 hit percentage. On August 10, she was voted Max Preps Player of the Match. In addition, Buford was ranked as high as the No.10 team in the country and won the 7A Volleyball State championship. Austin was a 7A Senior All-Star and a part of the All-State team.
Austin played club volleyball for A5 Mizuno, where she was a member of the AVCA All-American Watch List. She was selected to the 2022 AVCA Phenom List and, in 2021, a USAV JR Nationals - National Champion 16 USA Division.
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