Roots Volleyball

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With a team of highly dedicated and experienced recruiting staff, Roots offers a personalized and comprehensive approach to help student athletes navigate the complex recruiting process and transform their high school sports experiences into collegiate opportunities. What sets us apart is our commitment to ensuring that our athletes set realistic expectations and find a college that is the perfect fit for them, both athletically and academically. We understand that success in sports should be accompanied by personal and academic fulfillment. Our local recruiting staff work closely with League One Volleyball's national recruiting director to identify the best fit for our athletes. Please contact a member of our team below for more information.

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Ava Kostroun Commits to Sam Houston State University

We are so happy to announce that Ava Kostroun, 2025 MB, has verbally committed to Sam Houston State University to continue her volleyball career at the next level. Ava was a member of the Roots 171 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and has been a leader on this squad for the past four seasons….

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Mikayla Gray Commits to Cornell University

We are so happy to announce that Mikayla Gray, 2025 S/OPP, has verbally committed to the application process at Cornell University to continue her academic and volleyball career at the next level. Mikayla is a member of the Roots 171 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and has been a leader in this age group…

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Kate Westmoreland Commits to Belhaven University

Roots 18 Blue athlete, Kate Westmoreland (Class of 2024), has committed to continue her academic and volleyball career at Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. During her time at Roots, Kate has shown tireless work ethic and commitment to the sport to earn her spot at the national team level. Kate was an instrumental part of…

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Lana Wright Commits to Temple College

Roots 18 Blue athlete, Lana Wright (Class of 2024), has committed to continue her academic and volleyball career at Temple College. Lana has been a valuable contribution to the Roots Volleyball program, playing a leading role on 18 Blue, the first 182 team in Roots history to qualify for USAV Nationals. In addition to being…

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Mary Heneghan Commits to Westfield State University

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Roots Volleyball athlete, Mary Heneghan, who has committed to play volleyball at Westfield State. Mary plays middle blocker for the Roots 182 Blue team for the 2023-2024 season and was also a starter for the Meridian World School Varsity volleyball team who finished second in state for…

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Aleida Moreno Commits to Swarthmore College

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Aleida Moreno, has committed to play volleyball at Swarthmore College. Aleida has been an incredible athlete to the Roots Volleyball program and is competing on the 182 Blue team for the 2023-2024 season. Aleida was also a starter for the Austin High School Varsity volleyball…

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TaNia Penn Commits to Vernon College

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, TaNia Penn, has committed to play volleyball at Vernon College. We have gotten to see TaNia’s incredible growth over the years and are so excited to have her join the Roots Volleyball family as a member of the 181 Green team for the 2023-2024 season….

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Annie Witt Commits to Angelo State University

We are so happy to announce that Annie Witt, 2025 OH/DS, has verbally committed to Angelo State University to continue her volleyball career at the next level. Annie is a member of the Roots 171 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and has been a leader on this squad for the past three seasons. In…

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Ava Wind Commits to University of Montevallo

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Ava Wind, has committed to play volleyball at the University of Montevallo. Ava is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and also a member of the Glenn High School Varsity Volleyball team. Ava’s extraordinary work ethic, coupled with her impressive…

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Maddie Steusser Commits to University of North Carolina – Charlotte

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Maddie Steusser, has committed to play volleyball at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Maddie s a member of the 18 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and also a member of the Anderson High School Varsity Volleyball team. “We are so excited to watch…

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Jordyn Zink Commits to Oklahoma Christian University

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Jordyn Zink, has committed to play volleyball at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. Jordyn continues to make her mark both with our 18 Green team for the upcoming 2023-2024 season and as an essential member of the Vista Ridge High School Varsity Volleyball team. Jordyn’s…

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Mia Rojas-Avila Commits to Long Island University

We’re thrilled to share the exciting news of Mia Rojas-Avila’s commitment to play volleyball at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Mia’s journey has been marked by dedication and hard work, as she not only contributes her skills to our 18 Green team for the 2023-2024 season but also plays an integral role on the…

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Tessa Burton Commits to John Brown University

We’re thrilled to announce that Tessa Burton, a dedicated Roots Volleyball athlete, has made the commitment to play volleyball at John Brown University. Tessa is an essential part of our 182 Blue team for the 2023-2024 season and also a key player on the Granger High School Varsity Volleyball team. This marks her second season…

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Ava Hight Commits to Texas A&M Corpus Christi

We are thrilled to share the exciting news of Ava Hight’s commitment to play college volleyball at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. As a dedicated member of the 171 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and now in her second year as an integral part of the Liberty Hill High School Varsity Volleyball team. Ava possesses…

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Sara Randall Commits to University of St. Thomas

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Sara Randall, has committed to play volleyball at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Sara is a pivotal member of the 182 Blue team for the 2023-2024 season and is also a member of the Weiss High School Varsity Volleyball team. This will be…

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Lauren Petty Commits to University of Texas at Dallas

Congratulations to Roots Volleyball athlete, Lauren Petty, for announcing her commitment to continue her volleyball career at the University of Texas at Dallas! Lauren is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2023-2024 season and also Brentwood Christian School Volleyball team. This will be her first season as part of the Roots volleyball…

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Ashlynn Axtell Commits to Troy University

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Ashlynn Axtell, has committed to play volleyball at Troy University located in Troy, AL. Ashlynn is a member of the 17 Green team for the 2022-2023 season. “Ashlynn’s growth over the last year has been so fun to watch. Her unmatched speed and reach makes her…

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Calissa Allison Commits to the University of Incarnate Word

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Calissa Allison, has committed to play volleyball at the University of Incarnate Word located in San Antonio, TX. Calissa is a member of the 17 Green team for the 2022-2023 season. “Calissa is one of the most dynamic athletes I have had the privilege of…

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Lydia Karli Commits to Knox College

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Lydia Karli, has committed to play volleyball at Knox College located in Galesburg, Illinois. Lydia is a member of the 18 Blue team for the 2022-2023 season. “Lydia is one of the most coachable athletes I have worked with. She has great vision and has…

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Catyn Wright Commits to Frank Phillips College

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Catyn Wright, has committed to play volleyball at Frank Phillips College in Borger, TX. Catyn is a member of the 18 Blue team for the 2022-2023 season and is in her first year as part of the Roots volleyball program.  Catyn is an explosive and…

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Cameron Shelley Commits to Bowdoin College

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Cameron Shelly, has committed to play volleyball at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Cameron is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and also was a member of the Westlake High School Varsity Volleyball team, earning District 26-6A MVP her senior…

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Bella Briceno Commits to UT Tyler

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Bella Briceno, has committed to play volleyball at the University of Texas at Tyler. Bella is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and also was a member of the Hays High School Varsity Volleyball team. This will be her second…

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Emma Wegner Commits to Randolph-Macon College

Roots Volleyball athlete, Emma Wegner, has committed to play volleyball at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virgina. Emma is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and is also a member of the Dripping Springs Varsity Volleyball team. This will be her second season as part of the Roots volleyball program.  Emma…

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Julia Hopkins Commits to Angelo State University

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Julia Hopkins, has committed to play volleyball at Angelo State University. Julia has been a part of the Roots family (formerly Texas Eclipse) since her 12s year and has been an integral part of each team that she has been a part of. Julia is…

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Madi Disu Commits to The University of Rhode Island

We couldn’t be happier to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Madi Disu, has committed to play volleyball at The University of Rhode Island in Kingston. Madi is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and is also a member of the Hays High School Varsity Volleyball team. This will be her…

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Megan Disu Commits to The University of Rhode Island

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Megan Disu, has committed to play volleyball at The University of Rhode Island in Kingston. Megan is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and is also a member of the Hays High School Varsity Volleyball team. This will be her…

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Evie Naumann Commits to Columbia University

Roots Volleyball athlete, Evie Naumann, has committed to play volleyball at Columbia University in New York City. Evie is a member of the 181 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and is also a member of the Westlake varsity volleyball team. This will be her second season as part of the Roots Volleyball program.  Evie…

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Morgan Poulain Commits to Sam Houston State University

Roots Volleyball athlete, Morgan Poulain, has committed to play volleyball at Sam Houston State University in Hunstville. Morgan is a member of the 18 Green team for the 2022-2023 season and is also a member of the Liberty Hill Varsity Volleyball team. This will be her second season as part of the Roots volleyball program. …

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Marina Crownover Commits to University of Texas

We are so happy to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Marina Crownover, has committed to play volleyball at The University of Texas at Austin. Marina is a part of the 18 Under Armour Green team for the 2021-2022 season and plays varsity volleyball at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. This is Marina’s third year with the…

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Claire Bauer commits to Southwestern University

Roots Volleyball athlete, Claire Bauer (Class of 2023), has committed to play volleyball at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Claire is a part of the 17 Under Armour Blue team for the 2021-2022 club season and plays varsity volleyball at Anderson High School. “Claire is a difference maker. The commitment, passion and drive she has…

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Chamberlin Farley commits to Queens University

Roots Volleyball athlete, Chamberlin Farley, has committed to play volleyball at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chamberlin is a part of the 18 Under Armour Blue team and plays varsity volleyball at Hyde Park. “Chamberlin gives 100% in all that she does. Not only is she a great teammate, but a selfless one. She…

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Nykeriah Allen commits to Benedictine College

We are so excited to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Blue athlete, Nykeriah (Nyke) Allen, has committed to play volleyball and participate in track and field at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Nyke has been an integral part of the Roots Volleyball program this season and we look forward to watching her succeed at…

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Kennedi Bray Commits to University of Houston

We are so happy to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Kennedi Bray, has committed to play volleyball at the University of Houston. Kennedi is a Roots lifer, playing with Roots Volleyball (previously Texas Eclipse) since her 12’s season. Currently she is a part of the Roots 18 Under Armour Green team and plays Varsity Volleyball…

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Tanon Rosenthal Commits to University of Arizona

We are so excited to announce that Roots 17 Under Armour Green athlete, Tanon Rosenthal, has committed to play beach volleyball at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Tanon is in her third season with Roots and plays varsity volleyball at Austin High School.  Tanon is such a dynamic player and will be a huge…

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Lyla Jones Commits to Texas A&M International University

We are so excited to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Blue athlete, Lyla Jones, has committed to play volleyball at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. Lyla is an extremely dynamic player who has been an essential part of the Roots volleyball program.  “We are beyond ecstatic for Lyla’s commitment to TAMIU! She…

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Erin Fagan Commits to Seattle University

We are so excited to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Blue athlete, Erin Fagan, has committed to play collegiate volleyball at Seattle University. Erin is a longtime Roots athlete who also played Varsity Volleyball at Westwood High School.  It has been wonderful to see Erin’s growth as a player and a teammate. “We are…

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Kiara Shank Commits to Mount Mary!

We are so happy to announce that Roots 18 Maple athlete, Kiara Shank, has committed to play volleyball at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   ”We are so incredibly proud of Kiki’s commitment to Mount Mary University! She’s a great teammate with an infectious smile. Kiki always comes ready to work and pushes everyone around…

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Ashley Salas Commits to East Texas Baptist!

We are so happy to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Blue athlete, Ashley Salas, has committed to play beach volleyball at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. Her versatility will be a great asset to the ETBU beach program.  “I couldn’t be more excited for Ashley and ETBU. Ashley is a great defender…

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Olivia Adair Commits to Texas State!

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Olivia Adair, has committed to play volleyball at Texas State University in San Marcos. We have been lucky to have Olivia as an integral part of our program for the past two seasons. Olivia is going into her 18’s season on the Roots 18 Under…

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Kacy Miller Commits to Southwestern University!

We are so happy to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Blue athlete, Kacy Miller, has committed to play volleyball at Southwestern University in Georgetown. Kacy has been part of the Roots family for three years. “I am very excited for Kacy as Southwestern is getting a steady, high-performing player who loves the game of…

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Brooke Jeffrey Commits to Sacred Heart University!

We are so excited to announce that Roots 18 Under Armour Green athlete, Brooke Jeffrey, has committed to play volleyball at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Brooke has been part of the Roots family for three years and currently plays Varsity volleyball at Austin High School. Brooke has been an integral part of her…

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Sadie Swift Commits to University of North Carolina!

We are proud to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Sadie Swift, has committed to play volleyball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sadie made an immediate positive impact on the Roots Volleyball program when she joined her 16’s year and has helped lead the 17 Under Armour Green team to a recent…

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Samantha Wunsch Commits to Texas State University!

We are so excited to announce that Roots Volleyball athlete, Samantha Wunsch, has committed to play volleyball at Texas State University. Sam has been a part of the Roots family (formerly Texas Eclipse) since her 14s year and we have loved having the opportunity to watch her grow as an athlete and a teammate. Sam…

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Iliana Linahan Commits to University of Utah!

Congratulations to Roots Volleyball athlete, Iliana Linahan, who has committed to play volleyball at the University of Utah. Iliana is currently in her second season as part of the Roots Volleyball family and will be graduating from Vandegrift High School in 2022. Iliana has been a vital part in the success of every team that…

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Ryan Drake Commits to Pacific, Forest Grove!

Roots Volleyball athlete, Ryan Drake, has committed to continue her volleyball career at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Ryan has been a part of the Roots Volleyball (formerly Texas Eclipse) organization for three seasons and played for Austin High School on both their JV and Varsity teams. She will graduate from Texas Tech High…

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Kasen Rosenthal Commits to UConn!

Roots Volleyball is proud to announce Kasen Rosenthal’s commitment to play collegiately at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. Kasen will graduate from Austin High School in 2022 and this will be Kasen’s second season with the Roots Volleyball family. Kasen has led three of her past club teams to a USAV Girls’ Junior…

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Ayisha Adekanmbi Commits to Nyack College!

Roots Volleyball is very proud to announce Ayisha Adekanmbi’s commitment to play collegiately at Nyack College in New York City, New York. Ayisha will graduate from Stony Point High School in 2021. This will be Ayisha’s second season with the Roots Volleyball family and second season to play for Coach Korinne on 18 Under Armour….

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