2008: As a freshman, Petroni saw action in nine matches for the Eagles. She played well in the back row, especially in the early part of the campaign. In the team’s opening match of the season against Denver on Aug. 29, she tallied four digs in a 25-18, 25-17, 25-22 loss to the Pioneers. The following week, Petroni recorded five digs and had a service ace in an impressive 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19 win over Notre Dame. Her other multi-dig output came Oct. 13 in Eastern’s annual rivalry match with Gonzaga, as she contributed four to an exciting 25-14, 25-20, 15-25, 24-26, 15-11 win over the Bulldogs.

High School: Petroni was the starting libero at Mead High School her last two years as a Panther. Her senior season, she helped lead MHS to its fifth straight 4A state title. The Panthers beat Spokane rival Lewis & Clark in the championship match her junior and senior seasons. Additionally, she lettered in track and field and saw playing time with the basketball squad. Petroni was also a member of the National Honor Society, carried a 3.85 grade point average and was a Presidential Scholarship honoree. At Eastern Washington, she is a finance major. Her parents are Stephen and Laurie Petroni.