Texas Tech University Athletics
Volleyball Adds Four During Summer Signing Period
July 12, 2016 | Women's Volleyball
The Red Raiders signing four more student-athletes, raising their 2016 signing class total to nine.
LUBBOCK, Texas – Head coach Tony Graystone and the Texas Tech volleyball coaching staff announced the addition of four more signees to a strong 2016-17 class on Thursday, July 14, bringing the total to nine future Red Raiders.
The summer signees include: Sophia Canales, Hannah Henriksen, Taylor Martinez and Michelle Irvin. They join five others who were signed earlier in 2016: Chandler Atwood, Eighmy Dobbins, Toni McDougald, Kylie Rittimann and Maggie Sagers.
"This will complete our 2016 roster, and as we prepare for the start of preseason workouts, I couldn't be more excited," Graystone said. "We've put together a deep, talented team and a group that our fans will identify with and enjoy watching compete. Red Raider volleyball has a lot to look forward to and we can't wait to get started."
SUMMER SIGNEES
The summer signees include: Sophia Canales, Hannah Henriksen, Taylor Martinez and Michelle Irvin. They join five others who were signed earlier in 2016: Chandler Atwood, Eighmy Dobbins, Toni McDougald, Kylie Rittimann and Maggie Sagers.
"This will complete our 2016 roster, and as we prepare for the start of preseason workouts, I couldn't be more excited," Graystone said. "We've put together a deep, talented team and a group that our fans will identify with and enjoy watching compete. Red Raider volleyball has a lot to look forward to and we can't wait to get started."
SUMMER SIGNEES
| Sophia Canales | ||
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| Alamo Heights High School (San Antonio, Texas) | ||
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| Coach Tony Graystone - "I really like Sophia's game and expect her to greatly improve our depth at the setter position. She has a great touch and understands how to run an offense. Our hitters are going to love playing with her." |
| Hannah Henriksen | ||
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| Frontier High School (Bakersfield, Calif.) | ||
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| Coach Tony Graystone - "Hannah spent the last two seasons playing at Long Beach State and is a great addition for Texas Tech. She gives size and a big arm on the outside and she's going to be able to score points for us right away. We were looking for one more pin hitter to complete the roster and we're thrilled Hannah is now a Red Raider. Our fans are really going to enjoy watching her play." | ||
| Taylor Martinez | ||
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| Winston Churchill High School (San Antonio, Texas) | ||
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| Coach Tony Graystone - "Taylor spent the last two years at SMU as a member of the their track team, but has come back to volleyball and we're fortunate to have her as a Red Raider. Taylor's a big jumper and her athleticism gives her the potential to be a dominant middle blocker. I love Taylor's work ethic and commitment to being the best athlete possible. She's going to make a big impact on every part of our program." | ||
| Michelle Irvin | ||
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| Westlake High School (Austin, Texas) | ||
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| Coach Tony Graystone - "We've been talking to Michelle since I got to Lubbock and I'm so happy to finally announce her as a Red Raider. Michelle's been through a tough year. She got hurt and ended up redshirting at LSU before ultimately deciding to transfer. But I know she's found a home with us and we're looking forward to giving her a new opportunity and watching her develop. It's unfortunate Michelle has to sit out a year because of transfer rules, but eventually she's going to do big things for us." | ||
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