Sacha (Gill) Burkett

Sacha graduated from Wes-Del in 2010. After graduation she attended Grand Valley State University where she earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree. During her years at Wes-Del she participated 4 years in Volleyball and Track and 1 year in Basketball. In Volleyball she was a 4 year letter winner, freshman of the year award winner, co-defensive player of the year award winner and received the “Players Award”. During her 4 years she helped the team to 4 sectional wins, 1 regional win, 1 semi state win and was a member of the 2009 State Runner-up team. She was also the 2009 IHSAA Class A Mental Attitude Award winner at the State Finals. In 2009 she was also selected to the All County Team, the All Conference Team and 1st Team All State. While participating in Track/Field, she received the Most Valuable Runner Award and the Wes-Del Female Senior Athlete of the Year Award. In 2010 Sacha also received the Roberta “Tootie” Falls Scholarship from the Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame. At Grand Valley State University she won the starting libero position as a freshman. She also earned a spot on the Midwest All Region Team, helped lead her team to a regional championship, and a Division II Elite 8 Appearance, received the Dig Leader Award and earned a Captains position as a Sophomore. In 2021 she was inducted into the Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame.