High School: Attended Chase County Schools in Imperial, Nebraska, where she was a four-year varsity volleyball letterwinner. She earned First Team All-Conference honors three times during her high school career and also competed in track and field. In addition to her school athletics, she played three years of club volleyball for Northeastern Volleyball Club in Sterling, Colorado. Known for her leadership, she served as a mentor to younger teammates and graduated with the Class of 2026.

 

Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Shawna Rusher. She has two younger siblings, Hayley and Eddie. She is majoring in Psychology and plans to become a guidance counselor after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, and traveling.