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Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Small, but mighty

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aryana Knight is the shortest player on the Oglethorpe County volleyball team, but in a sport where height is significant, she’s learned to use her size to her advantage. Knight, at 4-foot-9, is the starting libero for the Patriots after Samantha Amos graduated last year.