Morgan County’s volleyball program recently recognized two of its athletes who are set to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Seniors Camryn Scherer, a defensive specialist, and setter Abby Dennard signed their letters of intent on March 28, during a joint ceremony in the school’s auditorium.
Dennard will continue her academic and athletic career in-state at Emmanuel University, while Scherer is headed to Lander University in South Carolina.
The duo leaves Morgan County as the only varsity players to appear on the roster for all four years, and as three-time state champions in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
During the ceremony, former Morgan County head coach Kathleen Goodwin reflected on her time coaching Scherer and Dennard from middle school through their junior years of high school.
“It was such an honor to watch them grow; they gave me some scares with injuries, but I never had to worry about them in terms of behavior or grades,” Goodwin said. “They are absolute role models in the school, both on the court and in the classroom, and I can’t wait to see what they do in the future.”
Current Spike Dogs’ head coach Alan Schultz also spoke about his experience with the two seniors, noting that he has known them since their early playing days.
“I got to be there in the beginning when these two came along,” Schultz said. “They tried out for the team in the spring of their fifth-grade year, made the team at a very young age, and you could already tell they were athletically talented.”
Schultz described this year’s senior class as “very decorated,” pointing to multiple accomplishments, including a state title, but emphasized the impact Scherer and Dennard had on the team’s most recent championship run.
“These girls wanted to write their own legacy, and they did that this season,” Schultz said. “Abby and Camryn were at the heart of it. I’m proud of them because they never wavered — they always believed we could repeat, and they proved it.”
Both Scherer and Dennard spoke during the ceremony, expressing gratitude to their families, coaches, and support systems.
Scherer described her recruitment journey as a long process supported by many people, especially her parents.
“I couldn’t think of a better support system than my parents,” Scherer said. “They made so many sacrifices for me and taught me to put my faith in God and let my work ethic and attitude speak for themselves. Everything I’ve accomplished is because of them. I also want to thank my friends, teachers, and everyone who supported me along the way.”
Dennard reflected on the challenges she faced, including a period when she wasn’t sure she would play beyond high school after suffering serious ankle injuries.
“My journey has not been easy,” Dennard said. “I spent about a month in a wheelchair after breaking both of my ankles. Thank you to my friends for being there for me, making that time easier, and helping me through it. Thank you to my family for always supporting me, and to my coaches for pushing me to be a better person and player, no matter what position I was in.”