Jenna Staiti sat in McCamish Pavilion to watch some of her friends play for South Forsyth in the 2014 girls’ basketball state semifinals. Her attention quickly turned to an opposing player.
It was Caliya Robinson clad in the blue-and-gold of McEachern who was a force among her opposition. She blocked shots and was a dominant presence inside-the-paint.
“McEachern, whoa, that is led by No. 4,” Staiti recalled thinking to herself on that March evening. “I knew she was a great player.”
At that time, Staiti was headed to Maryland and the chances of playing alongside Robinson were non-existent.