Whitefish taps Sarah Scott for volleyball program

Sarah Scott, the junior varsity volleyball coach at Whitefish High School for the past two years, has been hired as head coach of the Bulldogs program.

Scott replaces Jackie Fuller, who resigned last month after 19 successful seasons at WHS and five Class A state championships.

Fuller, the activities director and assistant principal at WHS, made the announcement.

"Scott has high expectations for the team and is very excited for the opportunity to work with the strong and committed group of girls returning next year," Fuller said in a press release.

Scott is a 2000 graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School. She played volleyball for Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif, helping the Warriors advance to two NAIA national tournaments.

Scott graduated with a B.A. in sociology from Westmont in 2004.

She completed her teaching certification at University of Montana Western.

While attending Western, Scott coached the freshman volleyball team at Butte High School.

Scott has been teaching in the Whitefish school district for three years.

"I respect what Jackie did with the program so much," Scott said.

"I've got a lot of support from the kids and the community already.

"The kids are very committed and really love the sport. I'm very happy for the chance to continue working with the program."