Volleyball announces four class of 2022 signees
12/21/2021 1:33:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
MU will welcome Daugherty, Holmstrom, Ifill and Ring this summer
MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women's volleyball team has announced the addition of Morgan Daugherty, Ella Holmstrom, Sienna Ifill and Natalie Ring for the fall of 2022.
All four will arrive at Marquette over the summer and each have four years of NCAA eligibility remaining.
"I really like this collection of young ladies in our incoming freshman class," said Marquette head coach Ryan Theis. "They come from terrific families and will fit right in with our culture. They are high-end athletically and academically. With our large group of senior/super-senior pin attackers, we needed to reload. The class has a nice combination of big arms and height above the net. I look forward to getting them here this summer."
The class includes four hitters and three nationally ranked recruits in Holmstrom, Ifill and Ring, each of whom are in the Prep Volleyball Top 150 for the class of 2022. Holmstrom (Rockford, Illinois/Guilford High School) is ranked as the No. 42 player in the country, while Ring earned second team AVCA All-America honors this fall at Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin. Ifill was an AVCA All-America Honorable Mention at Eagan High School in Minnesota and Daugherty was a 2019 AAU All-American.
As AVCA High School All-Americans, Ring and Ifill join four others on Marquette's roster in Hannah Vanden Berg (2018), Aubrey Hamilton (2019), Ella Foti and Jenna Reitsma (2020).
Holmstrom was a club teammate of Daugherty (Brookfield, Wisconsin/Brookfield Central) with VC United, while Ring played high school and club volleyball with Foti.
Marquette previously announced that two-time NJCAA Division I Player of the Year Yadhira Anchante and 2019 Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year Aubrey Hamilton, an outside hitter from Hartland, Wisconsin by way of Notre Dame, would join the Golden Eagles for the spring semester.
The Golden Eagles went 26-6 and are coming off a BIG EAST Conference regular season championship and 10th NCAA tournament appearance this fall. They are set to lose seven players from this year's roster, including all-conference performers at setter, outside hitter and middle blocker.
Keep up with the Marquette University women's volleyball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteVB) and Instagram (@MarquetteVB) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteVolleyball).
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Morgan Daugherty | 6-3 | MB | Brookfield, Wis. | Brookfield Central | Milwaukee Sting
Prior to Marquette: Daugherty earned four letters in girls' volleyball at Brookfield Central High School … Was a two-time first team all-conference and second team all-state performer for the Lancers … Named a 2019 AAU All-American, while helping the Milwaukee Sting to a fifth-place finish at AAU Nationals, and named twice to the AVCA Phenom List … Helped Brookfield Central to the state tournament for the first time in 2021 as the Lancers placed third … Brookfield Central won regional and sectional titles in 2021 and regional championships in both 2019 and 2020 … Led the Lancers in blocks all four seasons of her high school career with four-year totals of 725 kills and 258 blocks … Led conference in hitting percentage as a junior … Played club volleyball for Milwaukee Sting Gold Teams (14s-17s), VC United 181 team and Badger Region High Performance Team in 2018, 2019 and 2021 … Played for former MU women's volleyball player Tiffany (Helmbrecht) Voge at Brookfield Central … Club teammate with VC United of fellow MU signee Ella Holmstrom.
Personal: Daugherty was born in Madison, Wisconsin and is the oldest child of Christine and Sean Daugherty … Has a younger brother, Jack, and younger sister, Molly … Father, Sean, played men's basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison …Is a black belt in karate … Plans to enroll in the College of Business Administration.
Theis on Daugherty: "As a local, I have been fortunate enough to watch Morgan play over the last several years. I was immediately intrigued with her size and physicality. We think she can play the middle or the right-side position and score points at either position."
Why Daugherty chose MU: "Being close to home and my family was very important to me in deciding where I wanted to attend college and play volleyball. Marquette had everything else I wanted as well – great campus, coaches, culture, academics, and athletics. I fell in love the environment of Marquette and I am beyond excited about my decision."
Ella Holmstrom | 6-1 | OH | Rockford, Ill. | Guilford | VC United
Prior to Marquette: Holmstrom played four years of girls' volleyball at Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois, where she was a four-year captain and the No. 42 player in the Class of 2022, according to Prep Volleyball … Four-time all-conference performer … Averaged 4.88 kills per set and hit .410 as a senior … Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Team with VC United … Club teammate of fellow MU signee Morgan Daugherty.
Personal: Holmstrom was born in Rockford, Illinois and is the younger of two children to Marissa and Benjamin Holmstrom … Has an older brother, Jack … Father played basketball at Illinois State and brother plays basketball at Monmouth University … Plans to major in journalism.
Theis on Holmstrom: "Ella was a bit of a late pick up for us and we are excited to add her. She's not only a highly-rated outside hitter but wants to put in the work to be a complete player. She has a nice mix of size, jump, hand contact and velocity. She is the type of outside hitter that can score in system and out."
Why Holmstrom chose MU: "I chose to attend Marquette University because of the outstanding volleyball program and education. The culture, competitive atmosphere and the support that surrounds Marquette volleyball is incredible. Right when I stepped foot on campus, I knew that Marquette was meant to be my new home, where I can create new relationships and continue my athletic and academic career."
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Sienna Ifill | 6-1 | RS | Eagan, Minn. | Eagan | Mizuno Northern Lights
Prior to Marquette: Ifill played four years of girls' volleyball at Eagan High School and was a team captain as a senior … No. 104 player in the class of 2022, according to Prep Volleyball … Was a Ms. Volleyball finalist in 2021 after earning Class AAAA First Team All-State from the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association, in addition to first team all-metro honors from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and East Metro Volleyball Player of the Year from the St. Paul Pioneer Press … Earned all-conference honors from 2019-21 … In high school career, posted 1,459 kills, 158 blocks, 40 aces and 166 digs … Academic all-state as a senior and junior … AVCA All-America honorable mention and all-region as a senior … Breakdown MN Super 100 Senior … Second team all-metro as a junior … All-state Class AAA in 2020 … Minnesota state championship all-tournament team in 2019 … Led Eagan to a 62-6 record over her final three seasons with a conference championship and sectional runner-up finish in 2021 … Eagan posted a 31-1 record while earning conference and sectional championships in 2019 as the state tournament runner-up … Played club volleyball for Mizuno Northern Lights from 2016-21 and earned three bids to GJNC Nationals … Also competed in track & field for four years at Eagan High School and was an all-conference honorable mention as a junior … Owns Eagan school record in the triple jump at 36 feet, 1.5 inches.
Personal: Ifill was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and is the daughter of Jennifer and Karl Ifill … Plans to major in computer science … Advanced Placement Scholar and part of the High Achievers Program at Eagan High School … LINK Leader in 2020 and 2021 … Member of the Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Panel for District 196 while in high school.
Theis on Ifill: "This fall Carsen Murray set our program's jump touch record and I think Sienna has a shot at breaking it. She is a high-flying lefty that can create angles over the net. Her club team has competed for a national championship every year, and her high school has been in the mix for a state title every year. Sienna has been in a lot of big matches and always shows up ready to play."
Why Ifill chose MU: "I felt like I fit well with the campus, academics, and staff, and I really love the team."
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Natalie Ring | 6-1 | OH | Madison, Wis. | Edgewood | Capital Volleyball Academy
Prior to Marquette: Ring played four years of volleyball at Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin where she was team captain as a senior and four-time all-state performer … 2021 AVCA Second Team All-America … Prep Volleyball Top 150 (No. 133), also recognized in the 'Frosh 59' and 'Soph 79' … Conference co-player of the year as a senior while helping the Crusaders to a conference title … Also unanimous first team all-conference selection as a senior, first team all-league as a sophomore and second team as a freshman … Helped Edgewater to a pair of regional titles (2018 and 2020) in addition to a 2020 sectional title, while qualifying for the state tournament … Concluded high school career with 1,287 kills, 564 digs, 170 aces, 179 blocks and a .280 hitting percentage … Capital Volleyball Academy National Teams from 2016 to 2022 … A2 USA Volleyball Training Programs in 2018 and A1 USA Volleyball Training Programs in 2019 … Was a teammate of Marquette setter Ella Foti at Edgewood High School and with Capital Volleyball Academy.
Personal: Ring was born in Madison, Wisconsin and is the older of two daughters to Christen and Joe Ring … Has a younger sister, Rebecca … Father, Joe, played golf at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and mother, Christen, played basketball at Regis University … Plans to major in education.
Theis on Ring: "Natalie has been at Marquette's camps for years and is an absolute treat to be around. She brings cannon of an arm and a huge work ethic. Natalie wants to be great and is willing to work for it. I think she is going to score a lot of points in her career."
Why Ring chose MU: "I chose Marquette because of the amazing coaching staff and team culture. Marquette gave me the opportunity to play high level Division I volleyball while being surrounded by incredible coaches and players. Marquette is a strong academic institution that is close to home. The volleyball program has strong support from the University and the community."
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All four will arrive at Marquette over the summer and each have four years of NCAA eligibility remaining.
"I really like this collection of young ladies in our incoming freshman class," said Marquette head coach Ryan Theis. "They come from terrific families and will fit right in with our culture. They are high-end athletically and academically. With our large group of senior/super-senior pin attackers, we needed to reload. The class has a nice combination of big arms and height above the net. I look forward to getting them here this summer."
The class includes four hitters and three nationally ranked recruits in Holmstrom, Ifill and Ring, each of whom are in the Prep Volleyball Top 150 for the class of 2022. Holmstrom (Rockford, Illinois/Guilford High School) is ranked as the No. 42 player in the country, while Ring earned second team AVCA All-America honors this fall at Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin. Ifill was an AVCA All-America Honorable Mention at Eagan High School in Minnesota and Daugherty was a 2019 AAU All-American.
As AVCA High School All-Americans, Ring and Ifill join four others on Marquette's roster in Hannah Vanden Berg (2018), Aubrey Hamilton (2019), Ella Foti and Jenna Reitsma (2020).
Holmstrom was a club teammate of Daugherty (Brookfield, Wisconsin/Brookfield Central) with VC United, while Ring played high school and club volleyball with Foti.
Marquette previously announced that two-time NJCAA Division I Player of the Year Yadhira Anchante and 2019 Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year Aubrey Hamilton, an outside hitter from Hartland, Wisconsin by way of Notre Dame, would join the Golden Eagles for the spring semester.
The Golden Eagles went 26-6 and are coming off a BIG EAST Conference regular season championship and 10th NCAA tournament appearance this fall. They are set to lose seven players from this year's roster, including all-conference performers at setter, outside hitter and middle blocker.
Keep up with the Marquette University women's volleyball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteVB) and Instagram (@MarquetteVB) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteVolleyball).
 Morgan Daugherty | 6-3 | MB | Brookfield, Wis. | Brookfield Central | Milwaukee Sting
Prior to Marquette: Daugherty earned four letters in girls' volleyball at Brookfield Central High School … Was a two-time first team all-conference and second team all-state performer for the Lancers … Named a 2019 AAU All-American, while helping the Milwaukee Sting to a fifth-place finish at AAU Nationals, and named twice to the AVCA Phenom List … Helped Brookfield Central to the state tournament for the first time in 2021 as the Lancers placed third … Brookfield Central won regional and sectional titles in 2021 and regional championships in both 2019 and 2020 … Led the Lancers in blocks all four seasons of her high school career with four-year totals of 725 kills and 258 blocks … Led conference in hitting percentage as a junior … Played club volleyball for Milwaukee Sting Gold Teams (14s-17s), VC United 181 team and Badger Region High Performance Team in 2018, 2019 and 2021 … Played for former MU women's volleyball player Tiffany (Helmbrecht) Voge at Brookfield Central … Club teammate with VC United of fellow MU signee Ella Holmstrom.
Personal: Daugherty was born in Madison, Wisconsin and is the oldest child of Christine and Sean Daugherty … Has a younger brother, Jack, and younger sister, Molly … Father, Sean, played men's basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison …Is a black belt in karate … Plans to enroll in the College of Business Administration.
Theis on Daugherty: "As a local, I have been fortunate enough to watch Morgan play over the last several years. I was immediately intrigued with her size and physicality. We think she can play the middle or the right-side position and score points at either position."
Why Daugherty chose MU: "Being close to home and my family was very important to me in deciding where I wanted to attend college and play volleyball. Marquette had everything else I wanted as well – great campus, coaches, culture, academics, and athletics. I fell in love the environment of Marquette and I am beyond excited about my decision."
Ella Holmstrom | 6-1 | OH | Rockford, Ill. | Guilford | VC United
Prior to Marquette: Holmstrom played four years of girls' volleyball at Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois, where she was a four-year captain and the No. 42 player in the Class of 2022, according to Prep Volleyball … Four-time all-conference performer … Averaged 4.88 kills per set and hit .410 as a senior … Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Team with VC United … Club teammate of fellow MU signee Morgan Daugherty.
Personal: Holmstrom was born in Rockford, Illinois and is the younger of two children to Marissa and Benjamin Holmstrom … Has an older brother, Jack … Father played basketball at Illinois State and brother plays basketball at Monmouth University … Plans to major in journalism.
Theis on Holmstrom: "Ella was a bit of a late pick up for us and we are excited to add her. She's not only a highly-rated outside hitter but wants to put in the work to be a complete player. She has a nice mix of size, jump, hand contact and velocity. She is the type of outside hitter that can score in system and out."
Why Holmstrom chose MU: "I chose to attend Marquette University because of the outstanding volleyball program and education. The culture, competitive atmosphere and the support that surrounds Marquette volleyball is incredible. Right when I stepped foot on campus, I knew that Marquette was meant to be my new home, where I can create new relationships and continue my athletic and academic career."
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Sienna Ifill | 6-1 | RS | Eagan, Minn. | Eagan | Mizuno Northern Lights
Prior to Marquette: Ifill played four years of girls' volleyball at Eagan High School and was a team captain as a senior … No. 104 player in the class of 2022, according to Prep Volleyball … Was a Ms. Volleyball finalist in 2021 after earning Class AAAA First Team All-State from the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association, in addition to first team all-metro honors from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and East Metro Volleyball Player of the Year from the St. Paul Pioneer Press … Earned all-conference honors from 2019-21 … In high school career, posted 1,459 kills, 158 blocks, 40 aces and 166 digs … Academic all-state as a senior and junior … AVCA All-America honorable mention and all-region as a senior … Breakdown MN Super 100 Senior … Second team all-metro as a junior … All-state Class AAA in 2020 … Minnesota state championship all-tournament team in 2019 … Led Eagan to a 62-6 record over her final three seasons with a conference championship and sectional runner-up finish in 2021 … Eagan posted a 31-1 record while earning conference and sectional championships in 2019 as the state tournament runner-up … Played club volleyball for Mizuno Northern Lights from 2016-21 and earned three bids to GJNC Nationals … Also competed in track & field for four years at Eagan High School and was an all-conference honorable mention as a junior … Owns Eagan school record in the triple jump at 36 feet, 1.5 inches.
Personal: Ifill was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and is the daughter of Jennifer and Karl Ifill … Plans to major in computer science … Advanced Placement Scholar and part of the High Achievers Program at Eagan High School … LINK Leader in 2020 and 2021 … Member of the Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Panel for District 196 while in high school.
Theis on Ifill: "This fall Carsen Murray set our program's jump touch record and I think Sienna has a shot at breaking it. She is a high-flying lefty that can create angles over the net. Her club team has competed for a national championship every year, and her high school has been in the mix for a state title every year. Sienna has been in a lot of big matches and always shows up ready to play."
Why Ifill chose MU: "I felt like I fit well with the campus, academics, and staff, and I really love the team."
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Natalie Ring | 6-1 | OH | Madison, Wis. | Edgewood | Capital Volleyball Academy
Prior to Marquette: Ring played four years of volleyball at Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin where she was team captain as a senior and four-time all-state performer … 2021 AVCA Second Team All-America … Prep Volleyball Top 150 (No. 133), also recognized in the 'Frosh 59' and 'Soph 79' … Conference co-player of the year as a senior while helping the Crusaders to a conference title … Also unanimous first team all-conference selection as a senior, first team all-league as a sophomore and second team as a freshman … Helped Edgewater to a pair of regional titles (2018 and 2020) in addition to a 2020 sectional title, while qualifying for the state tournament … Concluded high school career with 1,287 kills, 564 digs, 170 aces, 179 blocks and a .280 hitting percentage … Capital Volleyball Academy National Teams from 2016 to 2022 … A2 USA Volleyball Training Programs in 2018 and A1 USA Volleyball Training Programs in 2019 … Was a teammate of Marquette setter Ella Foti at Edgewood High School and with Capital Volleyball Academy.
Personal: Ring was born in Madison, Wisconsin and is the older of two daughters to Christen and Joe Ring … Has a younger sister, Rebecca … Father, Joe, played golf at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and mother, Christen, played basketball at Regis University … Plans to major in education.
Theis on Ring: "Natalie has been at Marquette's camps for years and is an absolute treat to be around. She brings cannon of an arm and a huge work ethic. Natalie wants to be great and is willing to work for it. I think she is going to score a lot of points in her career."
Why Ring chose MU: "I chose Marquette because of the amazing coaching staff and team culture. Marquette gave me the opportunity to play high level Division I volleyball while being surrounded by incredible coaches and players. Marquette is a strong academic institution that is close to home. The volleyball program has strong support from the University and the community."
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