Eagle Volleyball Signs Four to Join 2027 Roster

MOREHEAD, Ky.-- The Morehead State volleyball team has signed four high school players to be added to the roster next Fall.
 
The 2027 class includes two players from Ohio, a player from Indiana and the program's first ever native of Alabama.
 
"I'm very excited to officially welcome Maysen, Monika, Savanna and Ella to Morehead State," said Morehead State head coach Kyrsten Becker-McBride. "All four come from winning programs and understand what it takes to be part of a successful team. Culture is set by the people in the program, and all four of them are high character, disciplined, and hard-working individuals who align with how we do things within Morehead State Volleyball.  I look forward to having them on campus in the fall!"
 
Maysen Freed
 
Maysen Freed, a 5-11 defensive specialist from Dublin, Ohio, posted 475 career kills averaging 2.42 kills per set with 90 service aces and 535 digs in her three years of varsity play at Dublin Coffman High School. 
 
"Maysen understands the game and does so many things well," said Morehead State head coach Kyrsten Becker-McBride.  "At 5'11, she has good length as a passer, and she has a great feel for the ball. She is a strong defender and does an excellent job setting out of system, which makes her valuable in a variety of situations.  A great out of system setter can be a game changer, and it allows her to set attackers up for success even if she's not the first contact."
 
This season, in 81 sets played, she smacked 260 kills, averaging 3.21 kills per set, with 41 aces and 267 digs. She helped lead her team to sectional and district championships and an appearance in the regional semifinals and was named First Team Central District and was a All-OCC First Team selection.
 
Freed is the sister of Morehead State beach player Addie Freed.
 
"Having her sister, Addie, already on our beach team makes this even more special, as Maysen and Addie will be the first sister duo in the history of our beach volleyball program," said Becker McBride. "She also brings a strong skill set to the beach game, and we're excited about the impact she can make on that side of our program. We're excited to welcome Maysen to Morehead State and see all the ways she will contribute to our programs."
 
Monika Howard
 
Monika Howard, a 6-1 middle blocker from Dothan, Alabama, has amassed nearly 540 kills in her three varsity seasons at Enterprise High School, posting a career .345 hitting percentage with 174 total blocks and 84 aces.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Monika to our program. Alabama is outside our usual recruiting footprint, but from the very beginning, it was clear that Morehead State could offer all the things she was looking for," said Becker-McBride. "Academically, Monika has a passion for space systems engineering, and we are excited to support her as she pursues that degree. On the court, she is a strong, dynamic athlete with good jumping ability, natural blocking instincts, and the ability to put real power behind the ball."
 
This fall, she led her team with 211 kills while posting a .389 attack efficiency. She also tallied 53 total blocks. In her junior season, she smacked 268 kills posting a .340 hitting percentage with 49 aces and 70 total blocks and was a 7A All-State Honorable Mention selection by AL.com. Her Enterprise team posted a 35-8 record this season.
 
"She has a lot of natural talent," added Becker-McBride. "I'm excited to get her in our gym, challenge her in training, and help her continue to develop her game. We believe she has a very bright future ahead of her at Morehead State."

Savanna Stacey
 
Savanna Stacey is a 6-0 outside hitter from Goshen, Ohio, and a star at Archbishop McNicolas High School, was named to the All-State First Team and was selected as the District 16 Player of the Year after slugging 355 kills, averaging 4.08 kills per set with a .332 hitting percentage, while racking up 30 service aces, 39 blocks and 301 digs.
 
Stacy and McNicholas aren't done yet: they have advanced to the Ohio Division 3 semi-finals to be played this Friday.
 
Stacy is a four-time all-conference and all-district selection in her four varsity seasons at Archbishop McNicholas High School. Last season as a junior, she was a 3^rd Team All-State selection after posting 278 kills, averaging 3.39 kills per set with a .318 hitting percentage. She added 30 total blocks and smacked 41 aces.
 
"Savanna is the type of volleyball player who makes every team she is part of better," said Becker-McBride "She is fundamentally sound, a very good passer, and has a natural feel for the game. She understands that consistent execution and doing the little things well are more valuable than one big, flashy play. She has a heavy arm, a great line swing, and the ability to make an impact in so many areas of the game."
 
Stacey has been a part of a winning program at McNicholas throughout her high school career, having been part of Ohio Division 3 state runners-up team in her freshman season, a regional runner up finish in her sophomore campaign and a state championship last season.
 
"It's no surprise that she has been part of so many successful teams because her selfless style of play puts the good of the team above what personally benefits her," added Becker-McBride. "While her high school stats are impressive, it's the moments that don't make the box score that set Savanna apart. Beyond what she brings to the court, Savanna is simply a great person who treats others well and genuinely loves volleyball. Our staff has said more than once that it's hard to watch her play and not have smile on your face."
 
She is a member of the 1,000-kill/1,000-dig club for her career, a rarity in the high school game.
 
 
Ella Miller
 
Ella Miller is a 6-1 outside hitter from West Lafayette, Indiana helped lead Benton Central High School to a 2A Indiana state championship this fall. Miller notched 211 kills with a .259 hitting percentage this fall, with 23 blocks and 80 digs.   
 
"It was clear early on that Ella and Morehead State were going to be a great combination," said Becker-McBride. "Since committing to our program nearly two years ago, we've had the opportunity to watch her continue to grow and develop as a player.
 
As a junior, Miller was an all-conference and Second Team All-State selection after posting 250 kills, averaging 2.45 kills per set with a .320 hitting percentage.
 
"Ella has good length, the ability to contact the ball at a high point, and solid ball control especially for someone at her height," added Becker-McBride. She does a lot of things well, and it's going to be fun to see the variety of ways we can use her flexibility.  I've seen her play well on the outside and the right side, and she'll be able to train in both of those positions as an Eagle.  One of the things that excites me most is the trajectory she is on. I'm confident her best volleyball is still ahead of her and can't wait to see how she grows in our program."