Amelia Taft
- height 5-0
- class Junior
- Hometown Greenville, N.C.
- High school J.H. Rose
- Previous School LSU
- height 5-0
- class Junior
- Hometown Greenville, N.C.
- High school J.H. Rose
- Previous School LSU
Amelia Taft Bio
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2026 Big 12 Spring All-Academic Team
2026 (JUNIOR)
- Earned a 16-7 overall record, playing from the fourth and fifth position.
- Went 15-7 from the No.5 spot when paired with Morgan Downs.
- Clinched the match six times.
- Notched five ranked wins, including an upset win against then-ranked No. 11 Arizona State.
- Was 13-17 in straight set matches and 4-6 in three set matches.
BEFORE SOUTH CAROLINA (LSU)
2025 (SOPHOMORE)
- Competed in two matches on Court 5, finishing a 1-1 overall record
- SEC All-Academic
2024 (FRESHMAN)
- Finished the season with a 10-4 overall record, playing primarily on Courts 4 and 5 alongside partner Skylar Martin. Achieved a notable Top 20 win against Washington.
- 2024 First Year Honor Roll
- SEC All-Academic
HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB
- Played volleyball at J.H. Rose High School, leading the team in kills during both junior and senior seasons.
- Awarded Best Varsity Offensive Player her junior year and named a Prep-Spotlight player.
- Excelled in academics and leadership, serving as the SGA Class President in her sophomore year, President of the National Honor Society, and leader of the Student Athlete Club.
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Holly and Bill Taft
- Has three sisters, Claire, Francie and Eloise
- Her grandfather ran track at Duke
