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Simone Lee is part of one of the most heralded volleyball recruiting classes in history
With the help of a network of more than 120 college coaches, PrepVolleyball.com is proud to present the
top collegiate recruiting classes of 2014. Reigning national champion Penn State, with the nation’s top
recruit and four more in the top 15, is a no-brainer for the top spot, with a class that rivals the best ever.
Penn State last had the top recruiting class in 2006. Its 2010 and 2011 classes were both rated No. 2
overall.
If there’s one thing I learn over and over again when conducting this survey, it’s that college coaches, who
double as recruiting experts, see things differently. It’s my job to try to make sense of the varying opinions.
I really like our top 30 this year (actually 31), but know a case could be made for six others: Arkansas,
Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina and Oregon State. With the differences between Nos. 28-30
and those just missing out virtually non-existent, we decided to recognize several mid-major programs at
the margin for their outstanding recruiting efforts.
For those curious about the process of determining the top recruiting classes, I have a panel of college
coaches from across the country that I consult on matters like this. The coaches represent every major
conference in the country, plus some lower D-1 schools and some D-II and D-III schools as well. The
charge to these coaches was to judge each class, using both size and strength of the class and impact on
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that program as guides. I also asked the coaches not to judge based on immediate impact during the 2014
season, but to assess based on the cumulative impact the class could make in 4-5 years at the school. The
classes consist only of players making their initial appearance in a four-year program. While we write about
transfers, including those from junior colleges, and foreign players, they did not figure into our rankings.
The list went through several iterations before taking the form you see today. Thanks to all the college
coaches who took the time to offer their opinions and insight. Your contributions were, as always,
invaluable and made the process this year more fun than ever.
One final note: if the classes listed below are incomplete (scholarship or walk on players missing), please email [email protected] so I can make the necessary edits.
Here now are the top 30 schools ranked 1-30, with the next 25 listed as “Highest Honorable Mention” and
44 others receiving “High Honorable Mention” recognition.
Top 30 Recruiting Classes — Class of 2014
1. PENN STATE: Ali Frantti, 6-2 OH, Richmond-Burton (Richmond, Illinois); Simone Lee, 6-1 OH,
Menomonee Falls (Wisconsin); Lainy Pierce, 5-8 DS, Eden (New York); Nia Reed, 6-2 MB/OH, Immaculate
Heart Academy (Washington Township, New Jersey); Heidi Thelen, 6-2 MB, Notre Dame Academy (Park
Hills, Kentucky); Haleigh Washington, 6-3 MB, Doherty (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Bryanna Weiskircher,
6-0 S, Boylan Catholic (Rockford, Illinois)
COMMENT: Penn State brings in perhaps the top recruiting class of all time. This class has it all: skill, size,
athletic ability, and sheer numbers. There are seven new faces and five of those seven are rated among
the top 15 players in the country by PrepVolleyball.com. The No. 1 recruit in the country, Washington, will
fill a much-needed void left by the graduation of three-time All-American middle blocker Katie Slay. With an
approach touch of close to 11 feet, Washington has the size and tools to fit right into the Big Ten. The
other middle blocker for the Nittany Lions is No. 61 Senior Ace Thelen, who is quick with long arms and has
a good knowledge of the game. With her blocking being ahead of her attacking at this time, with some
added strength she will be pushing to get on the court sooner rather than later. Frantti, the No. 2 ranked
recruit in Senior Aces, brings a little bit of everything to the table with her game. She can attack with very
good range from both the front and back row and is a solid passer and defensive player. Graduating early
enabled her to get into the gym and train at a higher level sooner than many of her counterparts, which
should help her in the end. Former Fusion teammate Lee, No. 8 in the Aces, also graduated early and got
right to work in Happy Valley. Lee, who has a good arm, has impressed the team with her blocking and will
continue to push the upperclassman for playing time this fall. Reed, No. 12 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior
Aces, is one of the most physically imposing players in the class, with a 10-10 reach and a frame that looks
to be able to carry a heavy load. Setting up this imposing group of athletes is Weiskircher, No. 13 in the
Senior Aces. A former Fusion teammate of Frantti and Lee, Weiskircher is an experienced setter and leader
with good location and solid awareness of the position. The level at which she is able to play the game,
combined with elite blocking skills and competitive drive, will enable her to compete right away with AllAmerica setter Micha Hancock. Rounding out this formidable class is Pierce, an Empire State native who
can pass, serve and defend at a very high level. Her volleyball knowledge is good and she led her team to
a state championship from the setting position last season. Pierce’s serve and defense will allow those
listed above to do what they do best as they all learn the nuances of college ball.
2. USC: Brittany Abercrombie, 6-2 RS, La Costa Canyon (Carlsbad, California); Jordan Dunn, 6-4 MB,
Corona (California); Lauryn Gillis, 6-2 OH, New Castle (Indiana); Taylor Wheatley, 6-2 OH, Orange Lutheran
(Orange, California)
COMMENT: The Trojans are reloading with this exceptional class of four incoming freshmen, highlighted by
several heralded local products and one gem from the Midwest. Easily one of the top players in the country,
Abercrombie was named a 2013 preseason All-American by MaxPreps and later received Under Armour AllAmerica and Volleyball Magazine All-America honors. No. 4 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces,
Abercrombie is a rare find as a left-handed opposite who has an arsenal of shots and can find ways to
score in any system. Her athleticism makes her a prime candidate to become as lethal as a blocker as she
is a hitter. Dunn, another Senior Ace at No. 25, may be one of the quickest middle blockers in the country.
She has quick twitch feet and can hit very well off a one-foot approach. Her athleticism as a middle makes
her an asset in the passing game and on defense for the Trojans, who will add another dimension to both
their offensive and defensive systems with Dunn on the floor. USC also has snagged one of the best outside
hitters in the country in Gillis. No. 7 in the Senior Aces, Gillis is an exceptionally talented Indiana native who
can go all the way around as a six-rotation player and has the power to score when she is in the front row.
She was the 2012 Gatorade Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year. Wheatley’s ball-control prowess as both a
primary passer and defender make her an all-around outside hitter. Her presence with the Women of Troy
should help soften the loss of veteran outside Sara Shaw who graduated this spring.
3. PURDUE: Christina Ambrose, 6-3 OH, Winter Park (Florida); Danielle Cuttino, 6-4 MB, Ben Davis
(Indianapolis, Indiana); Carissa Damler, 5-4 DS, Brownsburg (Indiana); Lydia Dimke, 6-2 S/RS/OH, Blaine
(Minnesota); Burgundy Price, 5-6 DS, Woodlan (Woodburn, Indiana); Linnea Rohrsen, 5-3 DS, Nazareth
Academy (LaGrange, Illinois); Azariah Stahl, 5-11 OH, Central (Elkhart, Indiana)
COMMENT: There is much to be excited about for Purdue Volleyball fans. In the dog-eat-dog world of Big
Ten Volleyball, the Purdue Boilermakers upgrade their talent with a dynamite 2014 class that includes four
front-line hammers and three vacuum cleaners in the back-court. Leading the way for the Boilers will be
four top 50 Prepvolleyball.com Senior Aces, including three ranked in the top 21. Most likely, this seven-
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member class is the most athletic bunch in Boilermaker history. Cuttino, a 6-4 middle with USA Junior
National Team experience, is highly touted and an ominous presence at the net. Cuttino, who touches 10-7
and is extremely physical, will contend immediately with two returning starters for serious court time.
Florida Gatorade POY Ambrose arrived in West Lafayette in January and will be well-prepared for the start
of the fall season in August. Ambrose is a strong and high-jumping outside hitter who provides Purdue with
a big blocker and potential passer in the outside hitting position. Stahl won the cherished Indiana Gatorade
POY and will compete for time in the outside hitting position. Although not quite 6-0, Stahl is an absolute
sky-walker and touches 10-6. Stahl pounded over 800 kills for Elkhart Central HS during her senior season
and can play the entire court. A very versatile performer, Minnesota’s Dimke has the talent and savvy to
take Purdue to a higher level. Dimke is 6-2 and can hit and set. Recruited to be groomed as a setter,
Dimke’s offensive prowess during the spring college season was cause for optimism as an attacker. In-state
DS Damler is quick as a cat and brings plenty of big-time experience through her years of playing libero for
a strong Circle City program. Pound for pound, Damler may be best defensive player Purdue has ever
recruited. Chicago’s Rohrsen has worn the libero tag for power club 1st Alliance for many years. A smooth
passer and smart defender, Linnea will be a terrific addition to Purdue. The final piece of the puzzle is
Pineapple VBC’s Price. The in-state libero and fierce defender has been tutored by outstanding coaches and
is one of the toughest competitors to come out of the Ft. Wayne area in a long time.
4. FLORIDA: Rhamat Alhassan, 6-5 MB, Academy of the Holy Cross (Kensington, Maryland); Abby
Detering, 6-1 S, Lake Catholic (Mentor, Ohio); Sam Dubiel, 5-7 Libero, St. Francis (Wheaton, Illinois);
Lindsey Rogers, 6-0 DS, Chiles (Tallahassee, Florida); Carli Snyder, 6-1 OH, Dakota (Macomb, Michigan)
COMMENT: This Gator class is loaded with talent and has the potential to make an immediate impact in
Gainesville. Florida lost two All-Americans to graduation (First Team All American MB Chloe Mann and
Honorable Mention All American setter Taylor Brauneis), and incoming MB Alhassan and setter Detering will
compete for those positions immediately. Touching over 11 feet, Alhassan is a rare physical blend of
height, jumping ability and great lateral movement. PrepVolleyball’s No. 3 Senior Ace is a late bloomer to
the game (started playing as a sophomore) and the improvements she made in the last year indicates that
she may be an immediate impact player at the collegiate level. Detering enrolled at Florida in January and
had the spring to adjust to the speed of the college game. Detering is a winner (Second place finishes in
17 Open at both the USA and AAU National Tournaments last summer) who can change matches with her
unique ability to attack the second contact. Outside hitter Snyder is the “five tool,” six-rotation player every
program is looking to land. Snyder’s ability to play the entire game with a high volleyball IQ and a fiery
competitiveness will allow her challenge the Gators’ veteran starters for a left side position. Rogers is a
“baller” outside hitter who turned down Division I offers as an attacker to be a full-time defensive player.
She should blossom as a ball handler in her new role. Libero Dubiel comes to the Gators with a ton of elite
experience from her time playing with Club Fusion. Dubiel has the athleticism and experience to push for a
spot on the floor immediately.
5. WASHINGTON: Crissy Jones, 6-2 MB, Los Alamitos (California); Reni Meyer-Whalley, 5-6 DS,
Marymount (Los Angeles, California); Tia Scambray, 6-0 OH, Dana Hills (Dana Point, California); Courtney
Schwan, 6-2 OH, Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, Washington)
COMMENT: With AVCA National Player of the Year Krista Vansant and All-American right-side hitter Kaleigh
Nelson heading into their senior seasons, the Huskies have made sure the offensive well won’t run dry
anytime soon as their incoming class includes a trio of the nation’s top attackers. Outside hitters Scambray
and Schwan, and middle blocker Jones all rank among the Top 20 Senior Aces, and have had tremendous
success on the high school, club and international levels. Scambray played on the U.S. team that took Silver
at the 2013 FIVB U18 World Championships, and played on the U23 World Championships team. A quick,
dynamic athlete, Husky coach Jim McLaughlin knows her experience will help her play, and think, the game
at the highest level. Jones, a club teammate of Scambray’s at Tstreet, makes the game look easy with her
athleticism and can hit anywhere along the net. Expected to fit in the middle, Jones also played at the pin
as a senior for Los Alamitos, leading her team to the California Div. I state finals and earning CIF-Southern
Section co-Player of the Year honors along the way. Staying close to home is Schwan, the two-time
Gatorade Player of the Year for Washington, who helped Bellarmine Prep to an unblemished record and top
five national ranking this past season. Schwan brings one of the best fastballs in the entire class, but her
blocking and passing mechanics also draw props and could help her make an early impact. The Huskies
also welcome Meyer-Whalley, an All-CIF Southern Section First Team setter who helped Marymount to a
California state title as a junior. Projected to play defense at Washington, Meyer-Whalley is a player who
raises her game in the toughest moments. She will get plenty of reps digging her freshman teammates.
6. MICHIGAN STATE: Alyssa Garvelink, 6-4 MB/RS, Holland Christian (Holland, Michigan); Rachel
Minarick, 6-2 S, Waubonsie Valley (Naperville, Illinois); Abby Monson, 5-6 Libero, Lakeville North (Lakeville,
Minnesota); Holly Toliver, 6-2 OH/RS, Berrien Springs (Michigan)
COMMENT: Michigan State complemented its top 10 recruiting class from 2013 by bringing in another topnotch class in 2014. With the addition of four incoming players, the Spartans focused on adding to their
physicality, skill and experience. Setter Minarick, a two-time AVCA All-American, competes for Sports
Performance 18-1 and has been in her share of big matches. As a No. 21 Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball.com,
her 6-2 frame allows her to be an impact player as a blocker and attacker as well as run the offense with
her smooth delivery. She’s a natural leader and will show fans in East Lansing that the Spartans are in
good hands for years to come. One of the top players in this class that few people know about is 6-4
MB/RS Garvelink from MVA. A two-sport athlete for most of her scholastic career, Garvelink slipped under
the radar as a virtual unknown before blasting onto the scene as the No. 26 Senior Ace. A Second-Team
AVCA All American in 2014, Garvelink showed that she has the physicality and power to excel in the Big Ten
Conference with a deadly one-legged attack and imposing blocking ability. 6-2 OH Toliver can only be
described as a “ball-killer” for DFFO. The three-time All-State selection and Detroit Athletic Club Michigan
Athlete of the Year finalist is a left-handed assassin who can kill it from the right or left side as she amassed
over 984 kills in her senior campaign alone! The No. 31 recruit gives opponents little relief when she’s in
the back row; she’ll haul off on a devastating jump serve and crush balls from the 3-meter line as well! On
the defensive side of the ball, the Spartans add Monson from Northern Lights, a vocal, aggressive libero
originally committed to Marquette. Monson is a four-time winner of the Prep Volleyball Defensive Dandy
award, a first-team All-State selection, and an Honorable Mention All-American in 2013. The Spartans will
draw on her experience under pressure – she’s been in the finals of the Minnesota High School State
tournament three times, winning twice.
7. MICHIGAN: Claire Kieffer-Wright, 6-1 MB, South Pasadena (California); Caroline Knop, 5-9 Libero,
LaSalle (Pasadena, California); Adeja Lambert, 6-3 OH, Keith Country Day (Rockford, Illinois); Katherine
Mahlke, 6-1 RS, Downers Grove North (Downers Grove, Illinois)
COMMENT: This freshman class for the Maize and Blue is exceptionally athletic across the board and could
make a strong impact for the Wolverines in 2014 and beyond. Knop and Kieffer-Wright are club
teammates at San Gabriel Elite and have been multi-sport athletes throughout their careers. Knop comes
to Ann Arbor with 16 varsity letters to her credit in volleyball, basketball, softball and golf. A high-flying
outside on the volleyball court, Knop, No. 59 in the Senior Aces, will be a libero at Michigan. Extraordinarily
competitive, “CK” has been selected to the 2014 USAV Junior National Training Team. Kieffer-Wright, No. 24
in the Senior Aces, is a world-class high jumper who will also compete for the Wolverine track program. On
the volleyball court, she is a high-energy middle with exceptional lateral quickness. Lambert was a key
member of Fusion 16 Black’s AAU Open National Championship team in 2012. She helped her high school
team to back to back Illinois State Championships, the first in the school’s history. No. 42 in the Senior
Aces, Lambert possesses great physicality and experience that should benefit her greatly as she moves to
the collegiate game. A 10-5 jump touch doesn’t hurt, either. Mahlke is a left-handed opposite with a big
jump and huge upside as she moves into the college game. No. 68 in the Senior Aces, Mahlke’s game will
benefit as she gains strength and she could be an elite player as she develops. “All told this should be an
elite class of gifted student-athletes that could make a great impact on the successful Michigan program,”
said head coach Mark Rosen.
8. OREGON:Taylor Agost, 6-2 OH/MB, Clackamas (Oregon); Marine Hall-Poirier, 5-11 OH, Woodside Priory
(Portola Valley, California); Alex Hojnar, 5-9 DS, Lyons Townships (LaGrange, Illinois); Maggie Scott, 5-10 S,
Lafayette (Wildwood, Missouri); Frankie Shebby, 5-11 OH, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
COMMENT: The Ducks bring in their most highly touted class ever in 2014. With three ranked in the top
60 on the PrepVolleyball.com Senior Aces list, the University of Oregon has three freshmen who will fight
for playing time immediately. Agost is the most eye-popping of the group. One of the most dynamic
athletes in this class will look to contribute in any of the three front row positions come this fall. Agost’s
ability to block pin to pin and score in a variety of ways could put her in the middle initially. Shebby is a flat
out point scorer. A star at Mater Dei HS and for Mizuno Long Beach, Shebby hits a heavy ball that makes
you want to Duck and cover. She has been a winner at every level and thrives to score the big points.
Shebby will compliment Liz Brenner and Martenne Bettendorf well as they face the toughest conference in
the country, the Pac-12. With the graduation of Lauren Plum, Scott looks to compete with Shellsy Ashen
for the starting setter position. No. 60 in the Senior Aces, Scott set Lafayette High School to three straight
Missouri state titles. Her ability to run a fast offense will suit her well in Coach Jim Moore’s system and her
fierce competitiveness will make it hard to keep her off the court. Hall-Poirier and Hojnar will provide depth
in the back row. Both are very good passers and tenacious defenders. This class has all the goods to help
Oregon get back to the National Championship game, where they were just two seasons ago.
9. CALIFORNIA – BERKELEY: Hannah Aguirre, 5-7 DS/L, St. Francis (Mountain View, California);
Christine Alftin, 6-0 OH, Woodside (California); Gabrielle deGuzman, 5-5 DS, Notre Dame Academy (Los
Angeles, California); Sammy Furlan, 5-8 S/L, Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, California); Laura Leap, 6-5 MB,
La Reina (Thousand Oaks, California); Kristen Shekelle, 6-1 S, Venice (California); Ashten Smith-Gooden, 62 OH, Los Osos (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
COMMENT: Cal loads up with a large 2014 class consisting of eight talented athletes covering all positions.
Smith-Gooden, No. 5 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, is considered one of the nation’s best volleyball
athletes. Smith-Gooden is a sky-walking, bomb-dropping attacker with insane angles. Touching 10-4, she
thrives in hitting fast tempo balls to the outside. Quicker than quick, both laterally and off the floor, SmithGooden has crazy potential, not just at the net, but also in the back row. Few work harder than Alftin, No.
51 in the Senior Aces. This volleyball junkie has great range and is able to score relentlessly attacking from
both the front row and back. She has great feel when she passes and her serving, whether it’s a onelegged jump floater or topspin bomb, produces passels of points. She is one of the main reasons her Vision
team has triple qualified for Nationals this season. Leap, No. 94 in the Senior Aces, enrolled at Cal this past
spring, and has done a tremendous job of transitioning to the speed of the college game. She possesses
good lateral speed for someone so tall, which has helped her become a more dominating blocker. Furlan
brings championship pedigree and a smooth delivery to the Bears. She was voted the Bay League’s Most
Outstanding Player after her senior season at Mira Costa, where she twice led the Mustangs to the league
championship. Aguirre and deGuzman will add depth to the Bears’ defensive lair. Aguirre was an All-West
Coast Athletic League Second Team pick as a senior and Honorable Mention All-San Jose Mercury News.
She and deGuzman are known gym rats with great defensive vision, and a nose for the ball. Shekelle is
a versatile player, who can play setter, right side, and left side. She is a smart and very self-motivated
player who will raise the competition level in the gym. While not factored into the team ranking, Cal also
welcomes Greek standout Antzela Dempi. Dempi is member of Greece’s Under-19 national team that
qualified for the European Championships. She is a left-handed hitter who can play comfortably on either
pin. Couple this strong class with the returning Bears, and there should be some fierce battles in Berkeley
this fall.
10. LONG BEACH STATE: Sherridan Atkinson, 6-6 RS, Millikan (Long Beach, California); Hannah
Henriksen, 6-4 OH, Frontier (Bakersfield, California); Ashley Murray, 6-2 MB, Bishop Montgomery (Torrance,
California); Missy Owens, 6-2 S, Yorba Linda (California); Sara Watanabe, 5-9 Libero, Iolani (Honolulu,
Hawaii)
Comment: Hall of Famer Brian Gimmillaro brings in size and athleticism for his 30th season. Four athletes
in this class were named to the PrepVolleyball.com Senior Aces list, highlighted by the 6-6 Atkinson.
Atkinson is a true point scorer from either pin and puts up the biggest block in the gym. Her improvement
this past season is drastic and she should provide immediate firepower to the Beach’s lineup. Murray is
swift, balanced, and graceful. Her presence will be felt in the Big West from Day 1. Henriksen is another
big body who can play any of the three front row positions and will provide depth for the 49ers. Owens is
turning a lot of heads this club season as one of the best offensive setters in the country. Watanabe looks
to step in right away and help Tyler Jackson in the back row. This group will make Long Beach State the
most physically imposing team in the Big West.
11. NEBRASKA: Annika Albrecht, 5-11 OH, Home Schooled (Naperville, Illinois); Olivia Boender, 6-2 OH,
Waverly (Nebraska); Maddie Haggerty, 6-2 OH, St. Francis (Wheaton, Illinois); Sydney Townsend, 5-9
Libero, Pius X (Lincoln, Nebraska)
COMMENT: Nebraska loads up at OH for the fall of 2014. Stretching across the Midwest, the Huskers bring
in three exceptional talents to compete for a spot on the left side. With the addition of Haggerty, Boender,
and Albrecht, Nebraska acquires three experienced six-rotation players who all come with heavy arms.
Boender is another Nebraska native looking to put her mark on her home-state program like many others
before her. Boender has been turning heads in Nebraska for years with her thundering kills and impressive
backcourt skills. Haggerty was injured most of the club season, but is back to help her team make a run at
the AAU National Championship. She has elite-level passing ability and a cannon for an arm. Albrecht was
a late pickup for the Huskers, but with exceptional ball control skills along with great vision on the outside
she will undoubtedly push for playing time this year. Townsend rounds out the 2014 class. She is another
Nebraska native who brings confidence and poise to the libero position. The Pius X star is a back row
specialist with exceptional serve receive abilities and a knack for making the spectacular dig.
12. HAWAII: Clare Anderson, 5-5 DS, Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii); Kalei Greeley, 6-2 OH, King (Riverside,
California); Megan Huff, 6-3 MB, Todd Beamer (Auburn, Washington); Savanah Kahakai, 5-8 L/OH,
Farrington (Honolulu, Hawaii); Kendra Koelsch, 6-2 S, Huntington Beach (California)
COMMENT: Hawaii’s class for 2014 is headlined by Greeley. No. 35 on the Senior Aces list, Greeley is a sixrotation player with good size who moves well and can play on either pin. She is expected to become a
force for the Rainbow Wahine in the future. Kahakai can contribute right away at defensive specialist or
libero. She is an accomplished hitter with years of high-level experience, but her considerable back row
skills and “never say die” attitude will allow her to make a deep impact on defense.Huff is a highly talented
basketball player who didn’t start to take volleyball seriously until two years ago. She has the size and
athletic ability that will allow her to develop into a top collegiate player. Koelsch originally signed as a sand
player, but will play indoors as a setter/hitter. She has great skills as a setter and blocker and will add to
Hawaii’s depth at the setter position. The Rainbow Wahine also bring in 6-2 Canadian middle Emily Maglio,
a strong athlete with the potential to contribute right away. “The players coming in next year will allow our
program to be successful in the future,” said head coach Dave Shoji. “They will provide a solid foundation
for the coming years and we are looking forward to developing this class.”
13. LOUISIANA STATE: Kelly Esch, 6-1 OH, Jamestown (Virginia); Mylan Eugene, 5-10 OH, Cypress Falls
(Houston, Texas); Elly Ogle, 5-11 S, Notre Dame Academy (Park Hills, Kentucky); Kelly Quinn, 5-5 Libero,
The Woodlands (Texas); Toni Rodriguez, 6-1 MB, St. Amant (Louisiana); Regina Tillis, 5-10 OH, Rockwall
(Texas); Cheyenne Wood, 5-4 DS/S, Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh, North Carolina)
COMMENT: The Tigers bring in one of the most dynamic group of athletes in the history of the program.
Eugene, from Houston Juniors, is an incredibly smooth six-rotation player. Already enrolled in LSU this past
January, she has a vast history of international experience with the USA program. To balance Eugene’s true
O2 style of play, LSU recruited Tillis from Madfrog, an extremely physical outside hitter who does every skill
with sheer power and velocity. In the setting position, Ogle, a long-time, tough-nosed basketball player, will
bring extreme athleticism and has the fight and tenacity that every team needs. She will be able to run the
fast pace offense for these fast twitch hitters. Defensively, the Tigers are covered with Quinn coming to the
program with her consistent passing and natural ability to read defensively. She led her The Woodlands
High School team to an undefeated season and Texas 5A state championship during her senior year.
Rodriguez, a Louisiana native, could be the surprise of the class as she is still growing even during her
senior year. She has a huge future with her ability to play every position in the front row. Esch, a powerful
hitter, will add even more depth to the team as she is versatile and can play multiple spots. Wood, a
defender and setter from Triangle Volleyball Club, is one of LSU’s first dual sport recruits and will add in
multiple positions for the indoor team and will bring more experience to the sand program. Look for this
class to make an immediate and powerful impact on LSU to take the next step from last year’s NCAA
Second Round appearance.
14. AUBURN: Courtney Crable, 6-1 OH, Mercy Academy (Louisville, Kentucky); Alexa Filley, 5-9 S,
Assumption (Louisville, Kentucky); Tate Pember, 5-6 DS/L, North Cobb (Kennesaw, Georgia); Macy Reece,
6-2 MB, Goodpasture (Hendersonville, Tennessee); Kelly Stewart, 5-6 Libero, St. Pius X (Houston, Texas);
Patricia Van Pelt, 6-1 OH/RS, Cypress Falls (Houston, Texas)
COMMENT: The 2014 class signals a bright future for Auburn. This is the highest-ranked class Auburn has
ever secured and, with six graduating seniors, should be a group that makes an immediate impact on the
court this year. This deep class is highlighted by Filley, the Gatorade National Player of the Year. The
smooth-setting Filley will bring a wide range of skills to the program and her winning pedigree at
Assumption HS and KiVA should pay off early and big for the Tigers. She is hardly alone, however. Crable, a
6-1 six-rotation outside hitter from Louisville Mercy High School, was the Kentucky Gatorade Player of the
Year as a junior and this year was named Miss Kentucky Volleyball and First Team Under Armour AllAmerica. Reece, a 6-2 middle blocker, was named to the USA Today All-USA High School Volleyball Third
Team and was also an Honorable Mention Under Armour selection after amassing more than 500 kills,
almost 200 blocks and 100 aces for the undefeated Tennessee Class A champions. Heavy hitting Van Pelt
will bring some pop on the pins for the Tigers after being named All-State for Cy-Falls. On the defensive
side, Stewart, No. 73 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, brings elite athleticism to the libero spot. Pember
will add back row depth on “The Plains” after a great season with A5 18-Bob. “We are extremely excited
about this incoming class as you would expect,” said Auburn coach Rick Nold. “After being hired in 2011,
this is the first group we were able to put a full recruiting cycle into and we couldn’t be happier with the
results. We were able to meet many of our programs needs after a big graduating class this past year. I
expect this group along with some talented transfers to battle for playing time right away.”
15. KANSAS: Addison Barry, 5-4 DS, Hayden (Topeka, Kansas); Claire Carpenter, 5-10 L/S, Heath
(Rockwall, Texas); Kayla Cheadle, 6-1 MB, Rock Bridge (Columbia, Missouri); Ainise Havili, 5-10 S, Haltom
(Texas); Tori Miller, 5-8 DS, Derby (Kansas); Kelsie Payne, 6-2 MB, Connally (Austin, Texas); Madison
Rigdon, 6-1 OH, Pflugerville (Texas)
COMMENT: The Jayhawks recently graduated arguably the most successful senior class in Kansas
volleyball history. With several positions in need of talented rookies, head coach Ray Bechard needed to
score big with this class. Mission accomplished. Comprised of one setter, one outside hitter, two middle
blockers and three defensive specialists, this class will impact all areas of the Jayhawks’ game plan, and
Bechard is thrilled with the potential ahead. “As all Jayhawk volleyball fans know, we have a very large class
that is departing so we need a very quality – not only in numbers, but also in each position – class to come
in,” Bechard said. “So it was a busy recruiting season, but now that we’ve finalized all seven of these young
ladies, we are extremely excited about what they bring to the program.” Havili, who was named MVP last
summer after leading TAV to the USAV Junior National 17 Open title, is the most likely to make an
immediate impact. No. 39 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, she is a great athlete with a nice touch and
solid understanding of how to use her hitters. Cheadle and Payne are dynamic middle blockers who will
compete for time with current Jayhawks Janae Hall and Tayler Soucie – who ranks in the top-five in the Big
12 in attack percentage and blocking. Cheadle and Payne have Bechard predicting KU’s middle blocking
core will continue to be a force to be reckoned with despite the departure of All-American Caroline Jarmoc.
Rigdon is a true six-rotation outside with a knack for scoring. She was twice the top hitter in District 16-5A.
Three defenders, Barry, Carpenter and Miller, complete the class. Barry was the Centennial League MVP as
a hitter, Carpenter a decorated setter and Miller her team’s kills leader, but all are expected to compete for
time in the back row.
16. NOTRE DAME: Maddie Dilfer, 5-11 S, Valley Christian (San Jose, California); Sam Fry, 6-2 MB, Ursuline
Academy (Cincinnati, Ohio); Natalie Johnson, 5-5 Libero, Mayfield (Pasadena, California); Jo Kremer, 5-9
DS/OH, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, California); Sydney Kuhn, 6-2 OH, Kapaun-Mt. Carmel
(Wichita, Kansas); Madi Plumlee, 6-0 OH, St. Mary’s (Raleigh, North Carolina)
COMMENT: The Fighting Irish has a seasoned and gritty group heading for South Bend. By position they
almost have a complete starting six and Fry, Kremer and Plumlee have proven to play at an elite level in a
couple of positions. Dilfer was a setter/hitter for Valley Christian HS, which won its first California state
championship this past December. No. 55 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, she is a fighter who won’t
give less than all she’s got and is a strong natural leader who helped Vision 18 Gold win two national
qualifiers this season. Like Dilfer, Fry has a state championship on her resume to go along with being First
Team All-State. A strong and quick athlete, Fry now holds her school career record for kills and blocks.
Johnson anchored the Libero position for her San Gabriel Elite 17s team that won bronze last year at Junior
Nationals in the Open division. Johnson, named Prep League MVP this year as she moved to the outside
hitter spot, led Mayfield HS to the CIF-SS finals in Class 2A. Kremer, an elite level Sand player (2013 USA U19 Youth Beach Volleyball National Team), also has an impressive Indoor game. Kremer was Mission
League MVP and led her Indoor Harvard Westlake squad to the CIF SS finals in Class 1A. Kuhn was named
to the all-tournament team after helping Kapaun-Mt. Carmel finish third in the state. Kuhn, All State in
Basketball as well, captured the state title her junior year and won the Wendy’s High School Heisman as a
senior. Plumlee, named a Second Team Under Armour All-America, totaled 514 kills as a senior to earn
TISAC Conference Player of the Year. Plumlee, who has two brothers in the NBA, has always played up an
age group for well-regarded Triangle VBC.
17. TEXAS A&M: Stephanie Aiple, 6-1 S, Round Rock (Texas); Kiara McGee, 5-11 OH, Taft (San Antonio,
Texas); Amy Nettles, 5-4 Libero, Churchill (San Antonio, Texas); Ashlie Reasor, 6-1 RS, Reagan (San
Antonio, Texas); Olivia Thorpe, 5-11 OH, Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
COMMENT: The Aggies’ five incoming freshman will make an immediate impact on a young Texas A&M
roster in 2014. Aiple, No. 30 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, has been training with the Aggies this
spring and brings a host of accolades to College Station. A tall and physical setter, Aiple was an Under
Armor First Team All American, LoneStarVolleyball.com’s 2013 Outstanding Setter, Volleyball Magazine Fab
50, and a member of the USA Youth National Team. Reasor, another Fab 50 selection, is a fiery competitor
whose left arm is a going to be a weapon for the Aggies. Reasor was named MVP of the Under Armor All
America match and a Second Team All American by USA Today and Volleyball Magazine. Her desire to win is
unmatched and she will be big weapon for Texas A&M. Originally committed to Georgia Tech, McGee is a
dynamic Outside Hitter who has a very high ceiling. Her offense prowess will make her competitive right
away on the outside this fall. McGee led Taft High School to its first playoff run in over a decade and was
named First Team All-District. Nettles is a PrepVolleyball.com First Team Defensive Dandy who will bring a
high volleyball IQ and an aggressive style to the Aggie back court. At 5-4, her athleticism and
understanding of the game has allowed her to compete as an Outside and Right Side Hitter in high school
and for Alamo. Thorpe is an All-State Academic selection who comes to the Aggies from Austin Juniors.
Thorpe is a steady attacker on the left and right side who will bring depth to the pins this fall.
18. NORTHWESTERN: Symone Abbott, 6-0 OH, Northville (Michigan); Gabrielle Hazen, 6-2 MB, Columbia
City (Indiana); Katie Kniep, 5-7 Libero, Hononegah (Rockton, Illinois); Taylor Tashima, 5-11 S, New Trier
(Winnetka, Illinois)
COMMENT: Northwestern brings in four talented athletes who will have an immediate impact within the
Wildcat program. Tashima has trained and competed with Team USA for the past three years and is one of
the most coveted setters in the class. No. 11 in the Senior Aces, the athletic lefty will be expected to
compete for the starting setting position from the day she arrives on campus. Along with her physical
skills, Tashima is going to be asked to earn a leadership role within the team during her first year. Joining
Tashima are a duo of attackers in Abbott and Hazen. Abbott is a physically-gifted attacker with an
incredible burst to the ball. The closing step to the ball as an attacker is critical and Abbott has that ability
to close better than any freshman in recent memory at Northwestern. Abbott also has an amazing arm
swing that is fast, powerful and smooth. Hazen is a fast, mobile middle with range. Rarely do you find a
middle with the length and coordination that Hazen has at the age of 18. Rounding out the class is Kniep,
one of the elite liberos in the Midwest. Kniep has three years of elite club training and is following in the
footsteps of some great liberos at Northwestern. She is a tremendous competitor, teammate, and talent at
the libero position. “All four of these athletes could find their way on the court in their freshmen year and
could they earn the nickname of the ‘Fantastic Four,’” said Northwestern coach Keylor Chan.
19. MINNESOTA: Maddie Beal, 6-0 MB/RS, Cheyenne Mountain (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Alyssa
Goehner, 5-11 OH, Lakeville North (Lakeville, Minnesota); Molly Lohman, 6-3 MB, Mankato West (North
Mankato, Minnesota)
COMMENT: The 2014 class for the University of Minnesota Volleyball team adds depth, talent and
experience to the Gopher roster. Goehner, the 2011 PrepVolleyball.com National Sophomore of the Year and
2012 National Junior of the Year, is one of the best all-around volleyball players in the country. She
originally signed with Marquette but came to the U after head coach Bond Shymansky left Marquette to
take the Iowa job. Goehner has a very high volleyball IQ to go along with unique scoring ability and
pinpoint ball control. Goehner has been named an Open All-American five years running and won the 2013
Ms. Baden Volleyball award as the state of Minnesota’s best senior. Lohman, an All-State middle blocker,
comes in as one of the best natural blockers in the state over the last two seasons. A terrific athlete who
has long arms and jumps well, Lohman was an AAU All-American in 2013 and No. 38 in the Senior Aces.
The versatile Beal brings a ton of passion and experience to the court. She was part of Cheyenne
Mountain’s string of state titles back in 2011 and 2012 and was also a part of USA Volleyball’s A1 team in
2012. The Gophers also add 5-9 Dalianliz Rosado, a libero out of Puerto Rico originally expected to join the
Golden Gophers last year. Rosado knows how to compete and win, and she was a member of the Puerto
Rican Junior National Team that qualified for the World Cup in Cuba. She has great feel for the game, and
the ability to read at a high level. These athletes make great additions to a young and talented Gopher
roster.
20. KENTUCKY: Kaz Brown, 6-3 MB, Cedar Falls (Iowa); Ashley Dusek, 5-7 Libero, East Bernard (Texas);
Darian Mack, 6-0 OH, Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina)
COMMENT: The Wildcats add athleticism and physicality with this year’s trio of players in Brown, Dusek
and Mack. Landing at the No. 23 Senior Ace spot, Brown is a highly-touted middle who was recruited by
the best. She separates herself from others with extreme length and competitive edge. Dusek, with her
relentless defensive prowess and natural touch, has been grabbing attention in the libero jersey for her 18
Open-qualified Houston Skyline squad all year. A First Team PrepVolleyball.com Defensive Dandy, Dusek’s
attitude and love for the game should be an asset in the gym immediately. Mack, the first commit of the
class, has improved immensely in her last two club seasons and is one of the best athletes Kentucky has
recruited during the Craig Skinner era. Her opponents will be sure to feel her presence blocking and
attacking in the coming years. Combining the elite athleticism of this class with a roster loaded with high
IQ players, the fall of 2014 and upcoming years should be fun for the Kentucky faithful. From State
Champions to Junior National MVPS, this class knows how to win. They will have their sights set on
continuing the winning tradition of the program and aim to reach new heights. Coach Skinner and staff are
eager to welcome them to Lexington, but are more excited to see them realize the potential that will result
in some amazing careers.
21. ALABAMA: Brooke Feld, 5-4 DS, Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, California); Kat Hutson, 6-3 OH,
Ravenwood (Brentwood, Alabama); Leah Lawrence, 6-3 MB, Covenant Christian Academy (Huntsville,
Alabama); Haley Little, 6-0 MB, Boca Raton (Florida); Natalie Murison, 5-6 DS/L, St. Francis (Wheaton,
Illinois); Reagan Petty, 5-3 Libero, Centennial (Franklin, Tennessee); Emily Stebbins, 6-0 RS/MB, Carmel
(Indiana)
COMMENT: Two PrepVolleyball.com Senior Aces highlight a Tide class that head coach Ed Allen calls “by
far our most talented class that we have recruited in our three years at Bama.” Lawence, No. 34 in the
Aces, is a 10-6 touching game changer with great speed, power and blocking prowess. She was a 2012
USA Youth National Team member and has four years of experience in the USA Volleyball pipeline. Senior
Ace No. 89 Hutson is a physical beast who was twice Tennessee AAA state tournament MVP. She is a
dynamic outside hitter with range to pass serve and a strong topspin serve. Alabama also landed three topnotch defenders. Petty was First Team All-State in Tennessee, Feld was Best Defensive Player in the Bay
League and Murison helped set St. Francis to an Illinois state title. Stebbins is a utility player with ability
and tons of high level experience. Little adds depth at the middle blocker position. Alabama also welcomes
Blinn College transfer Bruna Evangelista, a 6-1 JC All-American middle from Brazil who will add both size
and firepower to the front line. “We are very excited about the athletic potential of this recruiting class as it
provides talent and depth to a program that is continuing to build,” Allen said. “We have added depth and
talent to every position on the floor and expect for several to challenge for immediate playing time.”
22. XAVIER: Jesse Earl, 5-9 Libero, Lawrence North (Indianapolis, Indiana); Sam Foti, 5-9 OH, Edgewood
(Madison, Wisconsin); Lauren Frilling, 6-1 MB, Bishop Watterson (Columbus, Ohio); Meredith Klare, 5-7
DS/L, Notre Dame Academy (Park Hills, Kentucky); Kristen Massa, 6-0 OH, St. Ursula (Cincinnati, Ohio)
COMMENT:Head coach Mike Johnson has called his 2014 recruiting class “by far the best class in XU
History.” The Musketeers score a few major coups when a number of talented athletes with the opportunity
to play at traditional powerhouses opted to stay close to home and be a part of the special culture Xavier is
building. Massa, who destroyed every high school record at St. Ursula, is a perfect fit for Xavier’s lightningfast offense. No. 75 in PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces, she is quick, dynamic and powerful. Earl has
potential to be the best libero in the country, Johnson said. No. 85 in the Aces, Earl is fast, athletic, smart
and passionate. Together with Klare (another talented, local product), this duo has the potential to form
one of the best defensive lines in the country. Frilling is a long and athletic player with the flexibility to play
any front row position. Foti has the balance to raise the overall volleyball IQ in the gym. Xavier also brings
in 6-4 middle Marjolijn Oskam from The Netherlands, a Dutch Junior National Team member expected to
make an immediate impact.
23. CAL POLY SLO: Casey Carroll, 6-1 RS/OH, Homestead (Cupertino, California); Raeann Greisen, 6-1
OH, The Bishops (La Jolla California); Hannah Mathiesen, 6-2 OH, Santa Fe Christian (Solana Beach,
California); Taylor Nelson, 6-0 S, Granite Bay (California); Savannah Niemen, 6-1 MB, Los Alamitos
(California); Caihla Petiprin, 6-1 MB, Carlsbad (California); Bailey Roach, 5-6 Libero/DS, Santa Barbara
(California)
COMMENT: Under direction of second-year head coach Sam Crosson, Cal Poly brings in seven talented
and highly touted recruits, which includes a setter, two middles, two outsides, an opposite, and a libero…a
full team! Leading the way is Nelson, the 2013 California Gatorade Player of the Year and
PrepVolleyball.com’s National Senior Player of the Year. Nelson led Granite Bay to an undefeated mark in
2013 and the California Division I title. Nelson graduated early and is already training with the team this
spring. Her precision and understanding of the game will help direct the Mustangs’ fast-paced offense. Cal
Poly also brings in accomplished outside hitters and middle blockers. On the outside, Greisen and
Mathiesen, 6-2 bookends, will add height, power, and skill to the Mustang attack. Both were named 2013
San Diego All-Stars and were bronze medalists on Coast 17-1s in 2013. Carroll adds a strong block and
attack to the right side. She is a current member of Vision VBC and captained her Homestead high school
team to the 2013 CIF-CCS title. The Mustangs add two accomplished middles in Niemen and Petiprin.
Niemen is an excellent blocker and exceptionally hard worker who helped Los Alamitos get to the CIF
Division I final. Petiprin brings speed and athleticism to the team. Her enthusiasm for the game shows in
her play on the court and she brings versatility in the middle position by being an effective attacker both in
front and behind the setter. Cal Poly rounds out its recruiting class with Roach, a back row player with great
leadership skills. Roach was captain of both her high school and club teams recently was named Santa
Barbara High School’s Most Inspirational Female Athlete of the Year. The well rounded Mustang class adds
height, talent, and skill to an improving team that will be a force in the NCAA for many years to come.
24. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT: Lindsey Carr, 6-2 OH, Mount Si (Snoqualmie, Washington); Jennifer Casillas,
6-2 RS, Valley Center (California); Kristen Castellanos, 5-2 Libero, Notre Dame Academy (Los Angeles,
California); Sarah Sponcil, 5-10 S, Veritas Prep (Phoenix, Arizona)
COMMENT: The Lions have topped some previously strong recruiting classes with perhaps their finest yet.
Sponcil, an Under Armour Second Team All-American and a two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year,
will arrive at LMU as one of the finest setters and all-around players in the country. Sponcil has immense
skills culled from being one of the nation’s elite sand players. The spunky Castellanos, a PrepVolleyball.com
Senior Ace and 3-time Southern Section All-CIF selection, has long established herself as one of the best
liberos in the country and fills a needed hole in the back row immediately. Two pin hitters bring size and
heat. Casillas, a two time All-Valley League selection, is a strong, physical player who will provide depth at
the opposite position, while Carr, a PrepVolleyball Senior Ace and Seattle Times All-Area selection, is a sixrotation outside hitter with a heavy arm on the left. This class brings power, depth, ball control and a high
volleyball IQ to a rising LMU squad.
25. SAN DIEGO STATE: Jensen Cunningham, 6-4 MB, Horizon (Scottsdale, Arizona); Courtney Eckenrode,
5-7 S, The Woodlands (Texas); Deja Harris, 6-2 MB, Calvary Chapel (Las Vegas, Nevada); Leslie Pease, 511 S/OH, Roseville (California); Devyn Pritchard, 5-7 Libero, Temescal Canyon (Lake Elsinore, California)
COMMENT: This is the best and most decorated recruiting class SDSU has had in the past five seasons
under head coach Deitre Collins-Parker. This group will join a very young Aztec team and is expected to
make an immediate impact on the program. Eckenrode, a 5-9 setter, is one of the headliners. She led The
Woodlands to an undefeated season and Texas 5A title last fall and was named Texas Gatorade POY as well
as National Player of the Year from MaxPreps and USA Today. Eckenrode will have the opportunity to set a
highly athletic MB in the 6-2 Harris, the 2013 Nevada Gatorade POY and a PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace.
Harris is a gifted athlete who has natural blocking ability and will add to the team’s offensive production.
The third Senior Ace in this recruiting class is 6-3 MB Cunningham, who led her loaded high school team
with a .399 hitting percentage while spending some of the season attacking on the outside. That versatility
will be important for the 2014 young Aztec squad that returns 4 redshirt freshmen. Rounding out the
recruiting class is talented 951 Elite libero Pritchard and athletic 5-11 Force volleyball S/OH Leslie Pease.
Along with Oregon Redshirt Sophomore transfer OH Maddie Magee, this talented group will mark the start
of a new era at San Diego State.
26. OHIO STATE: Erin Chatman, 5-10 OH, Bishop Harley (Columbus, Ohio); Kalisha Goree, 5-4 DS/Libero,
Columbia City (Indiana); Luisa Schirmer, 6-2 OH, Pittsford-Sutherland (Pittsford, New York); Luna
Tsujimoto, 5-6 Libero, Beckman (Tustin, California); Ashley Wenz, 6-3 RS, Springboro (Ohio)
COMMENT: The Buckeyes’ incoming class is full of talent, including Schirmer, a recent member of the 2012
USA Volleyball National Youth team that captured gold at the NORCECA championships in Mexico. No. 32
on PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces list, Schirmer is a true six-rotation talent who set four school career
records at Pitt-Suth, including having over 2,200 kills. The 2013 AVCA Under Armour First Team All-America
was named Monroe County Division III Most Valuable Player for four-consecutive years and was twice
named New York’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Two of Ohio’s best pin hitters, Wenz and Chatman, will add
to the firepower in Ohio State’s front row. Wenz is a three-time Greater Western Ohio Conference First
Team honoree. Ranked No. 69 on the PrepVolleyball Senior Aces list, Wenz is a long lefty with immense
potential. Chatman put away 3.2 kills and nearly a block per set while touching over 10 feet this past
season and has competed at the highest level in juniors’ volleyball on open teams throughout her career at
nationally renowned club Mintonette. The Buckeyes will continue their tradition of strong ball control with
the addition of DS/Liberos Goree and Tsujimoto in the backcourt. Goree was a four-year starter for
Columbia City High School and earned three-consecutive All-Northeast Hoosier Conference and AllNortheast Indiana First Team honors. Also a decorated track athlete in the long jump and hurdles, Goree
was named 2012-13 Whitley County Female Athlete of the Year. Tsujimoto was named MVP when
Saddleback Valley won 17 American last summer in Dallas. This class also includes Duke transfer Elizabeth
Campbell. Campbell was named to the 2012 ACC All-Freshman team and made 25 starts in her freshman
campaign. In her sophomore season, she started in 32 matches and was third on the team with 304 kills
and 255 digs.
27. KANSAS STATE: Kali Eaken, 5-9 S, Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, Kansas); Devan Fairfield, 5-6
Libero, Grain Valley (Kansas); Sami Flattum, 6-3 RS, Lakeville North (Lakeville, Minnesota); Makenzie
Holcomb, 6-1 MB, Derby (Kansas); Bryna Vogel, 6-0 OH, Clearwater (Kansas); Kylee Zumach, 6-3 OH,
Buffalo (Minnesota)
COMMENT: K-State adds one of its deepest classes in the last four years. No. 27 in PrepVolleyball.com’s
Senior Aces, Eaken is the most decorated of the quartet. Arguably the best setter at the December Under
Armour All-America Match, Eaken brings tremendous skill, leadership, and an outstanding work ethic to the
Wildcats. This high-energy leader has provided the spark and speed for perennial USA Volleyball Junior
Olympic contender KC Power and Kansas state champion Bishop Miege. Zumach, a two-time All-State
player from Minnesota, headlines the attackers and will make a case for herself to start on the outside for
the Wildcats. She graduated early and spent the spring at K-State. Zumach combines a heavy arm with
the attack vision and range to hit anywhere on the court. Zumach will have company on the outside from
Vogel, an all-around athlete from Heartland Juniors VBC. The Clearwater three-sport athlete was named 4A
Div. II Player of the Year in both volleyball and basketball her senior year. She averaged 6.5 kills per set in
volleyball and 22 points per game in basketball. Flattum, a 6-3 left-handed right side from Mizuno Northern
Lights, will team back up with Zumach after their 17-1 team finished tied for fifth at the USA
Championships in 2013. Rehabilitating a shoulder injury the Lakeville North High School senior is returning
to the form that allowed her to put up 41 blocks and 216 kills in a state championship winning effort her
junior year. Holcomb, a middle and teammate of Vogel’s at Heartland Juniors; and Fairfield, both local
products; round out this talented and deep class. Look for these young Wildcats to roar in 2014.
28. DENVER: Cassie Baird, 6-2 OH, Perry Meridian (Indianapolis, Indiana); Piyusha Boteju, 6-0 S, Trinity
(Euless, Texas); Nikki Kennedy, 6-3 MB, Legend (Parker, Colorado); Taylor Loyd, 5-7 Libero, Eaglecrest
(Centennial, Colorado); Kayla Principato, 6-3 RS, South Side (Rockville Centre, New York); Cassidy Rooke,
5-5 Libero, La Jolla Country Day (La Jolla, California)
COMMENT: With four seniors graduating from a Pioneers’ team that has cobbled together back-to-back
17-13 seasons, Denver needed an impact recruiting class and scored big with a group that is both deep and
has potential for growth. Baird, a three-time Indiana All-State performer, is a physical, six-rotation outside
hitter with the ability to attack effectively front row and back. The underrated Boteju is an athletic setter
who will thrive in Denver’s tempo-driven offense. Kennedy is a tall, extremely athletic middle with unlimited
potential. Principato, a 6-3 lefty, has the physical ability to make an immediate and deep impact for the
Pioneers. Liberos Loyd and Rooke have both played for high-level club teams and are among the best
nationally at their position. Add in Pepperdine transfer Monique Domme, a gifted setter with three years of
eligibility remaining, and it’s easy to see why head coach Jesse Mahoney says, “As a whole, this is one of
the deepest and most talented recruiting classes we have had at the University of Denver. This group of
players has the athleticism and ability to make an immediate impact on our program at each position.”
29. WESTERN KENTUCKY: Alyssa Cavanaugh, 5-10 RS/OH, Assumption (Louisville, Kentucky); Sydney
Engle, 6-0 MB, Floyd Central (Floyd’s Knobs, Indiana); Amara Listenbee, 6-0 MB, Beloit Memorial (Beloit,
Wisconsin); Jessica Lucas, 5-10 S, Seymour (Indiana); Jackie Scott, 5-11 DS/OH, Lafayette (Wildwood,
Missouri)
COMMENT: Comprised of a Fab 50 selection, two PrepVolleyball.com All-Americans, and an Academic AllAmerican, head coach Travis Hudson calls this group of talent the best class in WKU volleyball history. With
size, athleticism and skill in many different areas, the five Hilltopper recruits each comes to Bowling Green
from a winning background with a ton of big game experience. Cavanaugh hails from Assumption in
Louisville, a perennial top 10 national program. An explosive hitter with a great combination of athleticism
and competiveness, Cavanaugh was recently named to the Volleyball Magazine ‘Fab 50’ list highlighting the
top 50 high school recruits in the nation. She was also named a PrepVolleyball.com All-American, an Under
Armour Honorable Mention All-America honoree, and one of PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces. Lucas joined
the Lady Toppers as a mid-year enrollee and will be taking the reigns as setter for the 2014 season. The
physical six-footer was named Highest Honorable Mention on the PrepVolleyball.com All-American list and
to the 2012 AAU Junior National All-America team. Lucas comes to WKU after earning All-Conference, AllArea and team MVP all four years as a setter at nationally ranked Seymour High School. A First-Team AllState honoree, Lucas set the career assist record while guiding her team to the IHSAA Final Four in 2011
and Final Eight in 2012. Engle’s Floyd Central team was also ranked in the PrepVolleyball.com national
rankings. A long, athletic player with great quickness and lateral speed, the middle blocker’s All-State, AllArea and All-Conference performance was a big reason for their national success. She was also recently
named to the Highest Honorable Mention list of PrepVolleyball.com’s High School Academic All-Americans.
Listenbee and Scott, another PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace, round out this deep class as both were integral
players on their respective high school teams. Listenbee’s athleticism is one of the first things people will
notice on the court and Scott’s competitiveness will have her vying for a starting role right away. Scott’s AllState performance helped elevate her Lafayette Lady Lancers in the national rankings after a third straight
Missouri state title.
T-30. ARMY: Avery Alexander, 5-8 S, Carroll (Southlake, Texas); Carolyn Bockrath, 6-2 MB, Newport
Harbor (Newport Beach, California); Megan Bryn, 5-9 Libero, Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Virginia); Amber Clay,
5-10 OH, Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Illinois); Hannah Fairfield, 5-10 RS, Iowa City West (Iowa City,
Iowa); Rachel Gearon, 6-1 MB, Blue Valley (Leawood, Kansas); Rachel Hornick, 5-7 DS, Calvert (Prince
Frederick, Maryland); Lexie Johnson, 6-0 RS/S, Notre Dame de Sion (Kansas City, Missouri); Ellie Petersen,
5-8 S, Metea Valley (Aurora, Illinois); Jaden Pickell, 6-1 OH/RS, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California); Vanessa
Wesley, 6-3 MB, Desert Vista (Phoenix, Arizona)
COMMENT: The largest recruiting class for two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year Alma Kovaci, Army
volleyball welcomes 11 rookies to the fold for the 2014 campaign. The Black Knights return eight players
from a year ago and look to make a conference-record 16th-straight Patriot League Tournament
appearance. The Class of 2018 boasts a tremendous level of talent and diversity with many expected to
step into a starting role out of the gate. Leading the way will be four PrepVolleyball.com All-Americans in
Wesley, Bockrath, Pickell and Gearon. The quartet will provide outstanding support to the Black Knights’
front line as Wesley comes in as a decorated middle/right side hitter, Pickell as an outside hitter and
Bockrath and Gearon as highly projected middles. Wesley touches 10-4, hits a wicked slide, and is a threeyear AIA Scholar-Athlete. Bockrath, who also excels off of one foot behind the setter, and Pickell both
earned All-League and All-County honors. Gearon is an All-State honoree out of Kansas and will be joined
by Invasion club teammate Johnson. Rounding out the group are Clay, a two-time Times Illinois Player of
the Year; Bryn, an AVCA Phenom and a top libero prospect; setters Peterson and Alexander, along with
right side hitter Fairfield and defensive specialist Hornick. An all-area honoree, Peterson played for Sports
Performance, the same club that produced Army’s two-time Patriot League Player of the Year Ariana
Mankus ’13. Fairfield joins older sister, Olivia, at West Point. The elder Fairfield is the reigning Patriot
League Rookie of the Year. In all, the Army volleyball class of 2018 covers all positions and nine different
states.
T-30. MISSOURI STATE: Lauren Boone, 6-1 S, Branson (Missouri); Brianne Dixon, 5-7 DS, Kickapoo
(Springfield, Missouri); Caroline Finnell, 6-1 RS, Marquette (Chesterfield, Missouri); Lily Johnson, 5-11 OH,
Lafayette (Wildwood, Missouri); Mary Maerz, 6-0 DS/OH, Central (Springfield, Missouri); Lynsey Wright, 6-0
MB, Edwardsville (Illinois)
COMMENT:Missouri State brings in a talented group of six players, headlined by Johnson, a high school
All-American who led Lafayette to three straight Missouri large-class state titles. Johnson is a terminal pin
attacker and true six-rotation player expected to make an immediate impact for the Bears both offensively
and defensively. Finnell and Wright play for the same Rockwood Thunder club team as Johnson and has
qualified for Nationals in the Open division for the fourth year in a row. Finnell and Wright both bring
height, speed and athleticism to the Bears roster. Finnell has competed with the USA Volleyball High
Performance Program for the past three years, while Wright has broken multiple high school records,
including service aces, to go along with her impressive foot speed and ability to score in the middle.
Boone’s height and athleticism allows her to both attack and set. Boone has also broken multiple school
records and will make an immediate as well as a long term impact in the Bears’ setting department. Maerz
is a productive pin hitter who earned First Team All-District honors. Dixon is entering her third year with
the USA High Performance Program, where this year summer she will be competing on the USA High
Performance A1 team.
HIGHEST HONORABLE MENTION
ARKANSAS: Sophie Bethke, 6-0 S, Wimberley (Texas); Bailee Hankenson, 5-9 S, Bellmont (Decatur,
Indiana); Holly Hankenson, 5-9 OH, Bellmont (Decatur, Indiana); Shelby Harper, 6-2 MB, Flour Bluff (Corpus
Christi, Texas); Krista Kolbinskie, 5-10 OH, Reagan (San Antonio, Texas); Kori Ortiz, 5-6 DS/L, Carroll
(Southlake, Texas)
CLEMSON: Gabby Blados, 6-3 MB, Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio); Ashley Dina, 5-7 Libero, Lake Zurich
(Illinois); Kate Federico, 5-10 S, Plainfield North (Plainfield, Illinois); Meghan Hanewall, 5-11 OH, Glenbard
East (Lombard, Illinois)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: Olivia Bin, 6-2 OH, LaSalle 9pasadena, California); Mackenzie Cooler, 6-1
S/RS, Bluffton (South Carolina); Kristen Mummey, 6-3 MB, Hudson (Ohio); Megan Quigley, 5-7 DS/L,
Archbishop John Carroll (Wayne, Pennsylvania); Britney Vallez, 5-7 DS/OH, Wando (Charleston, South
Carolina)
COLORADO: Anna Pfefferle, 6-1 MB, Northfield (Michigan); Stephanie Shadley, 6-0 OH, Prince of Peace
(Carrollton, Texas); Gabby Simpson, 6-3 S, Doherty (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
CREIGHTON: Brittany Lawrence, 6-4 MB, St. Patrick’s (North Platte, Nebraska); Toni Tupper, 6-3 MB,
Northeast (Lincoln, Nebraska); Marysa Wilkinson, 6-1 MB, Southeast (Lincoln, Nebraska)
DUKE: Cadie Bates, 6-1 OH, Great Oak (Temecula, California); Nicole Elattrache, 5-6 S, Harvard-Westlake
(North Hollywood, California); Anna Kropf, 6-1 MB, St. Teresa’s Academy (Kansas City, Missouri)
GEORGIA: Cassidy Anderson, 5-8 Libero, Assumption (Louisville, Kentucky); Kendall Kazor, 6-2 S/RS,
Ursuline Academy (Dallas, Texas); Maddie Lobenstein, 6-3 OH, Deerfield (Wisconsin); Devan Porter, 6-0 OH,
Bettendorf (Iowa)
IOWA: Taylin Alm, 6-4 OH/RS, Mitchell (South Dakota); Danielle Cabel, 6-2 OH, Assumption (Davenport,
Iowa); Michelle Fugarino, 5-5 Libero, Muskego (Wisconsin); Jess Janota, 6-3 MB, Gilmour Academy (Gates
Mills, Ohio); Kaylee Smith, 5-11 S, Indianola (Iowa); Chenelle Walker, 6-1 MB, Riverdale (Fort Myers,
Florida)
IOWA STATE: Branen Berta, 5-7 Libero, Cherokee Trail (Aurora, Colorado); Alexis Conaway, 6-0 OH, MOCFloyd Valley (Orange City, Iowa); Monique Harris, 5-8 S/DS, Clinton (Iowa); Rachel Manriquez, 5-6 DS,
Edmond North (Edmond, Oklahoma)
LOUISVILLE: Tess Clark, 6-4 MB, Horizon (Scottsdale, Arizona); Maggie DeJong, 6-1 MB, Roosevelt (Sioux
Falls, South Dakota); Eleni Georgiafandis, 5-9 DS, Bearden (Knoxville, Tennessee); Gabby Wiley, 5-7 Libero,
Hannibal (Missouri)
MARQUETTE: Gabrielle Benda, 5-11 S, Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina); Taylor Louis, 6-2 OH, Niles
North (Skokie, Illinois); Jenna Rosenthal, 6-5 MB, Fond du Lac (Wisconsin)
MISSOURI: Alexa Armendariz, 5-5 DS/L, Blue Springs South (Blue Springs, Missouri); Sydney Deeken, 6-1
OH, California (Missouri); Ali Kreklow, 5-9 S, Rock Bridge (Columbia, Missouri); Kasey Reuter, 6-0 OH,
Hinton (Iowa)
NEW MEXICO: Keaton Alley, 5-10 S, Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, California); Eastyn Baleto, 5-9
OH, West Seattle (Seattle, Washington); Mariessa Carrasco, 6-1 MB, Chapin (El Paso, Texas); Stephanie
Chavez, 5-4 DS, Nolan Catholic (Fort Worth, Texas); Taylor Cross, 5-7 Libero, Pine Creek (Colorado Springs,
Colorado) Samantha Sofka, 5-9 OH, Piedra Vista (Farmington, New Mexico); Victoria Spragg, 6-4 MB, Belen
( New Mexico)
NORTH CAROLINA: Keimaya Hunter, 6-0 MB, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, North Carolina); Taylor Leath, 6-3
OH, State College (Pennsylvania); Beth Nordhorn, 6-6 MB, Winter Park (Florida)
OKLAHOMA: Marion Hazelwood, 6-4 MB, Barbers Hill (Mont Belvieu, Texas); Harley Kelly, 6-1 OH,
Friendswood (Texas)
OREGON STATE: Madison Gravley, 6-2 MB, Santiam Christian (Adair Village, Oregon); McKenna
Hollingsworth, 6-0 S/OH, Tri-City Christian (Vista, California); Mary-Kate Marshall, 6-1 OH, Coppell (Texas);
Lanesha Reagan, 5-10 OH Snohomish (Washington); Hannah Troutman, 5-9 OH, Crook County (Prineville,
Oregon)
RICE: Shelby Livingstone, 6-3 OH, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, California); Portia Okafor, 6-2 MB,
Lewisville (Texas); Katie Steel, 5-11 S/RS, New Braunfels (Texas)
SOUTH CAROLINA: Courtney McKeag, 6-0 MB, San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, California); Taylr
McNeil, 6-2 OH, Eagan (Minnesota); Allie Monserez, 5-9 S, Bishop Moore (Orlando, Florida)
TENNESSEE: Kelsey Bawcombe, 6-2 OH, Temecula Valley (Temecula, California); Iesha Bryant, 6-1 MB,
Carthage (Texas); Claudia Coco, 5-6 Libero, Chattahoochee (Johns Creek, Georgia); Sabrina Tavakoli, 5-8 S,
Centennial (Corona, California); Kendra Turner, 6-2 OH, Riverside Academy (Reserve, Louisiana)
UC IRVINE: Emily Blair, 5-10 S, Orange Lutheran (Orange, California); Chloe Hakim, 5-6 Libero, St. Francis
(Sacramento, California); Tawnee Luafalemana, 6-0 MB, Carson (California); Aspen Potter, 6-2 MB, Yorba
Linda (California)
UCSB: Sydney Bast, 5-6 Libero, St. Lucy’s Priory (Glendora, California); Kelly Bielaski, 5-7 DS, Dougherty
Valley (San Ramon, California); Chanel Hoffman, 6-0 OH, Santiago (Corona, California); Jane Lamp, 5-3
Libero, Thousand Oaks (California); Noa Nightingale, 6-0 S, St. Francis (Sacramento, California); Megan
Sullivan, 6-3 MB, St. Francis (Sacramento, California)
UTAH: Adore Anae, 6-1 OH/RS, Kahuku (Hawaii); Jessie Jorgensen, 5-9 S, Timpview (Provo, Utah); Eliza
Katoa, 5-10 OH, Layton (Utah); Emma Kirst, 6-4 OH, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada); McCall Phillips,
5-8 DS, Palo Verde (Las Vegas, Nevada); Katie Roux, 5-8 S, Mission Viejo (California)
WESTERN MICHIGAN: Sydney Cheatham, 5-7 S, Naperville North (Naperville Illinois); Sierra Hubbard
Neil, 5-10 OH, St. Philip (Battle Creek, Michigan); Olivia Kofie, 6-1 MB, Larkin (Elgin, Illinois); Sydney
LeMay, 6-3 MB, Thornapple Kellogg (Grand Rapids, Michigan); Teagan Reeves, 6-2 MB, Three Rivers
(Michigan)
WICHITA STATE: McKenzie Fyfe, 5-5 S, Grand Island (Nebraska); Rylea Kilburn, 6-5 MB, Amarillo (Texas);
Kara Maleski, 6-4 MB/RS, Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Illinois); Gabi Mostrom, 5-8 DS/S, Parkview (Springfield,
Illinois); Regan Peare, 5-11 S, Andover (Kansas); Mikaela Raudsepp, 6-2 OH, CS Lewis (Newberg, Oregon);
Hanna Shelton, 5-9 DS/L, Valley Center (Kansas)
YALE: Kelsey Crawford, 5-9 S, Archbishop Mitty, (San Jose, California); Kaitlyn Gibbons, 6-0 OH, Orange
Lutheran (Orange, California); Megan Rasmussen, 5-11 OH, Clear Lake (Houston, Texas); Meaghan
Truman, 6-4 MB, Notre Dame Academy (Los Angeles, California)
HIGH HONORABLE MENTION
AIR FORCE: Piper Heineck, 6-1 OH, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Arizona); Sarah Hellman, 5-6 Libero,
Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colorado); Erin Hoppe, 5-11 S, McKinney (Texas); Abigail Miksch, 6-2
MB, St. Dominic Savio Catholic (Austin, Texas); Natalie Seitz, 5-9 Libero, Dover Area (York, Pennsylvania);
Shelley Spires, 6-1 OH, St. Paul’s Episcopal (Mobile, Alabama)
ARKANSAS STATE: Drew Jones, 6-1 MB, Southside (Fort Smith, Arkansas); Nicole Knight, 5-9 DS/L,
Northside (Fort Smith, Arkansas); Marie Less, 5-10 OH, St. Teresa (Decatur, Illinois); Anna Murphy, 6-3
MB/RS, Helias Catholic (Jefferson City, Missouri); Jessica Uke, 6-1 MB, Ursuline Academy (Dallas, Texas);
Brentlee Weaver, 5-9 RS, Valley View (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
BOISE STATE: Jayme Lee Bulda, 5-6 S, Christian Brothers (Sacramento, California); Sierra Nobley, 6-1 OH,
Horizon (Scottsdale, Arizona)
BOWLING GREEN: Michaela Gabanic, 6-1 RS. Magnificat (Rocky Rover, Ohio); Paige O’Connor, 6-0
OH/DS, Forest Hills Northern (Grand Rapids, Michigan); Katherine Scholten, 6-0 S, Visitation (St. Louis,
Missouri); Nicole Slmko, 6-0 OH, Crystal Lake South (Crystal Lake, Illinois)
BRADLEY: Jamie Livaudais, 6-1 MB, Rockwood Summit (Fenton, Missouri); Afton Sobasky, 5-11 S, St,
Croix Lutheran (West St. Paul, Minnesota); Taylor Thiele, 6-0 OH, Aurora (Nebraska)
BYU: Jaiden Achermann, 5-9 DS/L, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah); Danielle Parady, 5-11 OH, Riverton (Utah);
Alohi Robins-Hardy, 6-1 S/RS, Kamehameha (Honolulu, Hawaii); Malery Wahlin, 5-11 S, Keller (Texas)
CAL STATE FULLERTON: Stephanie Buss, 6-1 MB, Lincoln (Sioux Falls, South Dakota); Allyson Forsberg,
6-3 MB, Huntington Beach (California); Katelyn Nielsen, 6-0 OH, Murrieta Valley (Murrieta, California); Niki
Withers, 5-11 OH, Poly (Long Beach, California)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN: Jordan Bueter, 6-0 OH, Marian (Mishawaka, Indiana); Paige Carey, 6-0 MB, Marian
(Bloomfield Hills, Michigan); Kylie Copple, 6-0 S, Grandview (Aurora, Colorado); Courtney Hiltibran,
Mechanicsburg (Ohio)
CINCINNATI: Cortnee Bowser, 6-4 MB, Roosevelt (Kent, Ohio); Christine Chandler, 5-9 RS, Mount Notre
Dame (Cincinnati, Ohio); Corie Flood, 5-6 DS, St. Henry (Villa Hills, Kentucky); Maya Muldrow, 6-1 MB,
Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina); Macie Pifer, 5-7 DS, Beaumont (Euclid, Ohio); Parker Shepherd, 5-10 S,
Boyd (McKinney, Texas)
CLEVELAND STATE: Shannon Grega, 5-2 DS/L, Magnificat (Rocky River, Ohio); Gina Kilner, 5-9 S Padua
Franciscan (Parma, Ohio); Alexis Middlebrooks, 6-1 MB, Elyria (Ohio); Katie Mihalik, 6-0 OH/RS, Avon Lake
(Ohio)
DAYTON: Jane Emmenecker, 5-10 S, Central Catholic (Toledo, Ohio); Amber Erhahon, 6-0 MB, Albany
(California); Alexandra O’Brien, 5-10 DS/L, Naperville Central (Naperville, Illinois); Magie Schutter, 5-9 S/DS,
Centerville (Ohio), Jessica Sloan, 6-0 OH, Walton (Marietta, Georgia)
DEPAUL: Lexi Bolotin, 5-9 Libero, La Jolla Country Day (La Jolla, California); Haley Buesser, 5-7 DS,
Westmont (Illinois); Caitlyn Coffey, 6-2 MB, Divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); Kelsey
Horvath, 5-9 S, Poway (California); Myah Reed, 6-1 OH. Gwendolyn Brooks (Chicago, Illinois)
EASTERN MICHIGAN: Samantha Falco, 6-4 MB, Antioch (Illinois); Mallory Rajewski, 5-9 S, Midland
(Michigan)
ELON: Sydney Busa, 6-1 OH, Heritage (Leesburg, Virginia); Michelle Klein, 6-2 MB, Park Vista (Lake Worth,
Florida)
FURMAN: Meg DeMaar, 5-9 Libero, Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, Illinois); Kasey Hohlen, 6-2 MB, Norris
(Firth, Nebraska); Kylie Hohlen, 5-10 OH, Norris (Firth, Nebraska); Christen Sikora, 5-10 OH, Carroll
(Southlake, Illinois); Hunter Thompson, 5-10 S, Brentwood (Tennessee)
GEORGE MASON: Mara Barkley, 6-2 MB, Cheyenne Mountain (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Sydney
Fanoga, 6-0 MB, Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii); Jordan Glass, 6-0 MB, Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina);
Ashley Mennes, 5-6 DS, McLean (Virginia); Kelly Schaller, 5-10 S, Freedom (Tampa, Florida)
GEORGETOWN: Terese Cannon, 6-2 OH, Our Lady of Mercy (Rochester, New York); Casey Speer, 5-8
DS/L, Riverside (Durham, North Carolina)
GEORGIA TECH: Ashley Askins, 6-0 OH, Sacred Heart (Louisville, Kentucky); Annika Olsen, 5-10 L/OH,
Johns Creek (Georgia); Sydney Wilson, 6-2 MB, Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Georgia)
HIGH POINT: Haley Barnes, 6-0 OH, Neenah (Wisconsin); Camryn Freiberg, 5-11 MB, Allen (Texas); Carly
Jimenez, 6-0 S, St. Charles East (St. Charles, Illinois); Amy Pilat, 5-8 DS/L, Kenston (Chagrin Falls, Ohio)
IDAHO: Casey Kline, 6-0 OH, Galena (Reno, Nevada); Becca Mau, 6-0 OH, Longmont (Colorado); Sami
Parris, 5-11 S, Century (Pocatello, Idaho); Sarah Sharp, 6-3 OH, Fier (Idaho); Kaela Straw, 6-0 OH,
Freeman (Spokane, Washington)
INDIANA STATE: Stephanie Bindernagel, 5-8 Libero, Kenston (Chagrin Falls, Ohio); Rachel Griffin, 5-9 S,
Avon (Indiana); Sarah Peterson, 6-0 OH, Padua Franciscan (Parma, Ohio); Danielle Waedekin, 5-9 Libero,
Parkway North (St. Louis, Missouri)
KENT STATE: Kelsey Bittinger, 6-1 OH, Strongsville (Ohio); Challen Geraghty, 5-5 Libero, Holy Cross
(Louisville, Kentucky); Amber Gerdeman, 6-1 MB, Leipsic (Ohio); Brittney Jakscht, 5-11 S, East Troy
(Wisconsin); Heather Younkin, 6-0 MB, Clearview (Lorain, Ohio)
LIBERTY: Rachel Morris, 5-10 DS/S, Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, Virgina); Gabrielle Vess, 6-0 OH,
Fredericksburg Christian (Fredericksburg, Virginia); Sirena Vorster, 6-2 MB, Wellington (Florida); Hannah
Weidner, 6-1 RS, Minnetonka (Minnesota); Anna Willey, 6-1 RS/S, Bettendorf (Iowa); Hannah Williams, 5-6
DS/L, Grafton (Yorktown, Virginia)
LIPSCOMB: Desteny Boyd, 5-11 MB, Cornerstone Christian, (Willoughby Hills, Ohio); Jenny Phelan, 5-5
Libero, Mother McAuley (Chicago, Illinois); Chloe Rogers, 6-0 OH, Blue Valley (Stillwell, Kansas); Brittany
Thomas, 5-3 Libero, St. Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park, Kansas)
MEMPHIS: Oluchi Agomuo, 6-0 OH, Wunsche (Houston, Texas); Kate Gibson, 6-0 OH, Valor Christian
(Highlands Ranch, Colorado); Faith Myers, 5-10 S, Columbus East (Columbus, Indiana)
MIAMI (FLA.): Sylvia Hernandez, 5-10 OH/DS, Westminster Christian (Miami, Florida); Brooke McDermott,
6-1 OH, Terra (Miami, Florida); Sakile Simmons, 6-1 MB, St. Agnes (Houston, Texas); Haley Templeton, 6-0
S, Chattahoochee (Johns Creek, Georgia)
MIAMI (OHIO): Courtney Bemis, 6-2 MB, DeKalb (Illinois); Maeva McDonald, 5-6 Libero, East Grand
Rapids (Grand Rapids, Michigan); Olivia Rusek, 5-10 OH, Niles West (Skokie, Illinois); Katie Tomasic, 6-1
OH, Stevenson (Livonia, Michigan); Mackenzie Zielinski, 5-7 S, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale,
Florida)
MONTANA: Rachel DeArman, 5-8 S, Colony (Ontario, California); Brianna Gardner, 6-2 MB, Alta Loma
(Rancho Cucamonga, California); Mykaela Hammer, 6-1 OH, Ironwood Ridge (Tucson, Arizona); Jace
Henderson, 6-0 S, Billings Senior (Billings, Montana); Janell Sparks 5-11 OH, Curtis (University Place,
Washington)
NORTH CAROLINA STATE: Julia Brown, 6-1 OH, Hough (Cornelius, North Carolina); Emily Harris, 5-7 DS,
Carroll (Southlake, Texas); Kaitlyn Kearney, 6-2 MB, Frisco (Texas); Erica Narel, 6-0 MB/OH, Flint Hill
(Oakton, Virginia); Perry Ramsey, 6-0 OH, Chapel Hill (North Carolina)
NORTH TEXAS: Chelsea Abii, 5-10 OH, Oakridge (Arlington, Texas); Bailey Banks, 5-10 OH, Elkins
(Missouri City, Texas); Alex Bollier, 5-7 Libero, Troy (Fullerton, California); Meredith Bramer, 5-9 DS, Prosper
(Texas); Amanda Chamberlain, 6-3 MB, Valley Christian (Cerritos, California); Kate Dicken, 5-11 OH, Coppell
(Texas); Holly Milam, 6-1 MB, Burleson (Texas); Mikali Myers, 6-2 MB, Marcos (San Marcos, Texas);
McKenna Thornlow, 5-9 Libero, Rampart (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Alexis Wright, 6-0 MB, Martin
(Arlington, Texas)
PACIFIC: Janie Feldsher, 6-0 MB, Claremont (California); Keri Gee, 5-4 Libero, Palo Alto (California);
Maycie LaBass, 6-0 OH, Gregori (Modesto, California); Andie Shelton, 5-9 S, Ripon Christian (Ripon,
California)
SAINT LOUIS: Jose Gandall, 6-0 OH, Bishop Kelley (Tulsa, Oklahoma); Lauren Leverenz, 6-0 MB, Crystal
Lake Central (Crystal Lake, Illinois); Mackenzie Long, 5-4 Libero, Big Foot (Walworth, Wisconsin); Madeline
Oh, 5-6 DS, Springfield (Illinois); Chinenye Okoro, 5-10 OH, Duchesne Academy (Houston, Texas)
SAINT MARY’S: Mary Hernendez, 5-7 S, Wilson (Long Beach, California); Clare Powers, 6-3 OH,
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, California); Madi Wilkerson, 5-5 Libero, Bishop Lynch (Dallas, Texas)
SOUTH FLORIDA: Payton Brown, 5-3 DS, Cypress Creek (Houston, Texas); Priscilla Ehieze, 5-11 OH,
Cinco Ranch (Katy, Texas); Adyson Goodnight, 6-0 OH, Papillion-La Vista South (Papillion, Nebraska); Joli
Holland, 5-11 MB, Dublin (California); Brittany Kelly, 5-11 MB, Winter Park (Florida); Alexandra Mendoza, 511 S, Lake Minneola (Minneola, Florida)
STANFORD: Sarah Benjamin, 5-8 DS, Francis Parker (San Diego, California); Sidney Brown, 5-10 OH,
Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Florida)
TENNESSEE TECH: Sam Cash, 6-0 S, Miami East (Casstown, Ohio); K’Vonna Johnson, 5-11 MB, Elkins
(Missouri City, Texas); Allison Morrett, 5-7 Libero, Miami East (Casstown, Ohio); Jordan Wachowiak, 6-4 MB,
Muskego (Wisconsin); Kellie Williams, 6-0 OH, Charlotte Latin (Charlotte, North Carolina)
TEXAS STATE: Morgan Eason, 6-0 MB, The Woodlands (Texas); Lauren Kirch, 6-2 MB, Hebron (Carrollton,
Texas); Jordan Kohl, 6-3 RS, Central (San Antonio, Texas); Meagan Wellenbruch, 5-6 DS, Westlake (Austin,
Texas); Sydney Paradeaux, 6-1 OH, Hays (Buda, Texas); Samantha Sellars, 6-0 OH, Magnolia West
(Magnolia, Texas); Alex Silver, 5-1 Libero, Coppell (Texas); Kathryn Turman, 6-3 MB/RS, Westlake (Austin,
Texas)
UCLA: Reily Buechler, 6-1 OH, Torrey Pines (San Diego, California); Taylor Schlener, 5-3 DS, Yorba Linda
(California); Elise Zappia, 5-10 DS/OH, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
UNLV: Haley Bilbruck, 6-3 OH, Hot Springs (South Dakota); Ashley Owens, 6-3 MB, Amarillo (Texas); Lexi
Patterson, 6-0 S, Northwest Christian (Phoenix, Arizona); Caitlin Wernentin, 6-0 OH, Bettendorf (Iowa)
UTAH STATE: Taylor Barnson, 6-2 OH, Chaparral (Temecula, California); Rachel Gale, 6-0 OH, Pleasant
Grove (Utah); Shannon McPherron, 6-0 MB, Brighton (Sandy, Utah); Hailey Zimmerman, 6-1 MB/RS, Dana
Hills (Dana Point, California)
VIRGINIA TECH: Kyra Coundourides, 5-10 S, Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio); Brianna Lanktree, 5-10
RS, Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, California); Rhana Mitchell, 5-10 DS/OH, McIntosh (Peachtree City,
Georgia); Rhegan Mitchell, 5-10 S, McIntosh (Peachtree City, Georgia)
WAKE FOREST: Ciara Appelbaum, 6-2 OH, New College Prep (Houston, Texas); Kylie Long, 6-2 OH/RS,
Plano (Texas); Brianna Lynch, 6-0 OH, Westbury Christian (Houston, Texas); Caroline Wolf, 5-8 Libero,
Benet Academy (Lisle, Illinois)
WASHINGTON STATE: Casey Schoenlein, 6-4 OH, Newport (Bellevue, Washington); Haylee Mathis, 5-11
RS/S, St. Anthony (Effingham, Illinois); Arlicia Ortiz, 5-4 DS/L, Spanaway Lake (Spanaway, Washington)
WINGATE: Kori Adams, 5-9 S, Conley (Greenville, North Carolina); Katie Bludau, 6-0 OH, Clear Falls
(League City, Texas); Haley Henderson, 6-1 OH/RS, Santa Fe (Texas); Natalya King, 6-0 MB, Regis Jesuit
(Denver, Colorado); Stefani Nell, 5-9 DS, Jenks (Oklahoma); Rachel Truslow, 5-8 DS, Weddington
(Matthews, North Carolina)
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