Waynesboro girls volleyball coach Kim Saunders dies unexpectedly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Kim Saunders, the girls volleyball coach at Waynesboro Area Senior High School, died unexpectedly on July 27. She was preparing for her 13th season as head coach, having led the Maidens to a solid 14-6 record and a District 3 Class 4A tournament appearance last season. Tributes have poured in, highlighting her impact as a coach and role model for young athletes. Services are set for August 1 at Trinity United Church of Christ, with visitation planned for July 31. The family is establishing a memorial fund for student athletes and Waynesboro athletics.
- •Kim Saunders died on July 27 in Waynesboro Hospital
- •She had a successful coaching tenure beginning in 2012
- •Saunders reached her 200th career win last season
- •Services are scheduled for August 1 at Trinity United Church of Christ
- •A memorial fund for student athletes is being established
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Waynesboro's girls volleyball coach Kim Saunders dies unexpectedly
"Waynesboro girls volleyball coach Kim Saunders, who was preparing for her 13th season at her alma mater, died on Monday, July 27.
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