A dynamic force on and off the court: Andi Sabourin crowned Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Player of the Year

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Andi Sabourin, a junior on the Branford High School varsity volleyball team, has been selected as Riverbend News' 2023 volleyball Player of the Year. Sabourin exudes the perfect balance of arrogance and confidence when she enters a gymnasium. Prior to every match, she prowls the court like a lion on the hunt, fully aware of her presence and how it affects her opponents. Despite being just 5 feet 3 inches tall, in a world where height carries significant weight, Sabourin strides onto the volleyball court with a larger-than-life presence. Though she may not acknowledge it, if she intimidates opposing teams, so be it. "I never thought of my pre