10/21/2026
STROM THURMOND LADY REBELS VOLLEYBALL SENIORS CELEBRATED ON ‘SENIOR NIGHT’ WITH SETTER BLAIRE BALL HONORED FOR 1,000 CAREER ASSISTS
Johnston, SC – Strom Thurmond High School’s (STHS) Lady Rebels volleyball seniors were celebrated on “Senior Night” (Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026) prior to the team’s home contest versus Abbeville High School. The seniors were welcomed to the court by head coach Heather Webb, STHS Athletics Director Drake Dunlap, and STHS Principal Kristin Risher.
The Lady Rebels recently captured the program’s second-ever region championship (Region 4-AA). They will begin the Class AA lower state playoffs at home on Monday, October 26, 2026.
#7 Kaleigh Gibson was escorted by her dad, Farris Gibson, and her grandad, Tony Brunson. Her future plans are to attend a four-year college, major in nursing, and become a trauma nurse.
#8 Kinley French was escorted by her parents, Wendy and Darrell French. Her future plans are to attend a four-year college and major in nursing to become a nurse practitioner.
#9 Kenadee Turner was escorted by her mom, Sheri Dinkins, and her dad, Derrick Turner. Her future plans are to attend the University of South Carolina, major in Criminal Justice and become a crime scene investigator.
#10 Blaire Ball was escorted by her parents, Tim and Sharon Ball. Her future plans are to attend Midlands Tech to become a dental hygienist. Blaire, the team’s setter, was also honored for reaching 1,000 assists during her time as a varsity volleyball player at STHS.
#11 A***n Lyons was escorted by her mom, Ashley Davis, and her aunt, Johnnette Jallim. Her future plans are to attend Howard State University and major in nursing with a goal of becoming a travel nurse.
#13 Rahlyn Widener was escorted by her parents, Michael and Heather Widener. Her future plans are to attend Georgia Southern University and major in Anthropology to become a forensic anthropologist.
#14 Haleigh Dublin was escorted by her mom, Raven Dublin. Her future plans are to attend the University of South Carolina and major in nursing while participating in the school’s ROTC program with the goal of becoming a nurse in the Army.
#15 Jalia Simpkins was escorted by her mom, Ashlea Mathis, and her brother, Jalin Mathis. Her future plans are to attend a four-year university and major in nursing to become a pediatric nurse.
#17 Adriyanna Johnson was escorted by her mom, Andrea Leaphart, and her dad, Quese Johnson. Her future plans are to attend a four-year college and major in business to become a real estate agent.
Congratulations, Lady Rebels!
