Natalie Jefferson signed a volleyball scholarship with Wallace State Friday, Jan 11. The event was held in the Addison High School library with family, teamates and friends in attendance. Pictured above on the front row is Jefferson with her parents, Nikka and Tab Jefferson. Back row from left are AHS assistant coach Susie Brewer, head coach Kayla Woodard, assistant coach Pam Wilkins, Wallace State head volleyball coach Randy Daniel and AHS Principal Micah Smothers.
ADDISON - Natalie Jefferson will go from being a Lady Bulldog to a Lady Lion this fall. Jefferson, a three-time state champion volleyball setter with Addison High School, has signed a scholarship with Wallace State Community College.
She has played volleyball six years at AHS, garnering three state championships. She has also played club volleyball four years with Net Force Volleyball with Erika Pifer from Samford University and one year with Randy Daniel’s Smith Lake Juniors. Daniel is the head volleyball coach for Wallace State.
Jefferson is a multi-sport athlete, running track as well. The honor roll student participates in many school activities, including Key Club, BETA, DECA and FCA.
“I think this is amazing,” said Jefferson about the scholarship. “I never really thought I would get the opportunity. I am excited to make new friends and meet my new teammates and experience the next level of volleyball.”
Daniel commented about Jefferson, “I have known Natalie for several years. I have watched her grow up playing volleyball. When I was looking for a setter, it was easy to remember what a good kid she is and her dedication to the sport. She is obviously a good player, coming from a very strong program.
“I have enjoyed working with her and her parents in club volleyball. It made it an easy decision for me.
“Winning is important to me and my kids who care about winning and have been used to that atmosphere and expectations. I think she will fit in well. She is a great kid.”
AHS head volleyball coach Kayla Woodard, whose team won the 2018 state volleyball 2A championship, spoke about Natalie, “She is a super sweet girl. She is one of the girls who is a leader on and off the court. Natalie has always had the attitude to do what was best for the team, no matter what. We will definitely miss her and are proud that she is getting the opportunity to play at the college level. She will get a good education and be with a good program.”
Natalie is the daughter of Tab and Nikka Jefferson, of Houston.
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