COLLEGIATE WOMEN
Hayley Hodson – Stanford University OH/Opp, Fr., 6-2, Hometown: Newport Beach, California • 2015 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team/U.S. Women’s National Team Pan Am Cup
Holly’s take: “Only a freshman but has already played for the U.S.
National Team. Great all around player who will be a huge force for the Cardinal over the next four years.”
Alex Holston – University of Florida Opp, Jr., 6-1, Hometown: Olney, Maryland • * 2015 U.S. Collegiate National Team/ World University Games, U.S. Women’s National Team Winter Training Block
Holly’s take: “Physical lefty with very good range who is a six-rota- tion player. Hits well out of the back row and is capable of taking over a match.”
Cat McCoy – University of Texas L, So., 5-7, Hometown: Southlake, Texas
Holly’s take: “Highly touted recruit a year ago who had a great freshman season. Tough competitor who fl ies all over the court. Very athletic.”
Taylor Morey – University of Wisconsin L, Sr., 5-6, Hometown: Muncie, Indiana • 2015 U.S. Collegiate National Team - China Tour Holly’s take: “She plays with aggression, which is important for a libero. She is quick, fi erce and fearless and an excellent bump setter.”
Ebony Nwanebu – University of Texas Opp, Jr., 6-4, Hometown: Fairview, Texas • 2014 U.S. Women’s National Team/Montreux
Holly’s take: “Transferred from University of Southern California. Big, 44 | VOLLEYBALLUSA • Digital Issue at
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physical player with nice touch. Freshman of the Year in 2013. Plagued by back injury last year.”
Chiaka Ogbogu– University of Texas MB, Jr., 6-2, Hometown: Coppell, Texas Holly’s take: “Big jumper who is dynamic and physical. Good vision. Can dominate at the net. Another in a long line of Longhorns who has the potential to move to the next level.”
Jordyn Poulter – University of Illinois Setter, Fr., 6-2, Hometown: Aurora, Colorado • 2015 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team Holly’s take: “Already one of the best setters in the country in her fi rst
year of college volleyball. Set the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team to a gold medal at the European Global Challenge in Croatia in July.”
Kadie Rolfzen – University of Nebraska OH, Jr., 6-3, OH Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska Holly’s take: “Six-rotation player who does it all. Very steady. Twin sister, Amber, is a starting MB for the Cornhuskers.”
Taylor Sandbothe – Ohio State University MB, Jr., 6-2, Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri Holly’s take: “Go to player for the Buckeyes who is one of the best slide hitters in the country.”
Sarah Sponcil – Loyola Marymount University OH/Setter, So., 5-10, Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Holly’s take: “One of the best college players in the country and also a
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