MONROE, La. - Head Volleyball Coach Ernest Vasquez announced the signing of Madison Martin for the 2012 season. Martin joins ULM after a highly-successful career at Granbury High School in Granbury, Texas. As a senior, Martin was named 4A All-State and also was selected to play in the Texas High School All-Star game.
During the 2011 season the Lady Pirates advanced to the Class 4A Regional Quarterfinals for the third straight year. She was the Player of the Year in District 7 and also received Academic All-District honors.
"I am most impressed by Madison's all around skills," said Vasquez. "She is a pure volleyball player in every sense of the word. She can do every skill on the court and her background in gymnastics makes her a very dynamic athlete who is fun to watch. In addition, she has a mental focus that is well above many players her age. I am expecting big things from her In the future."
2012 Signees
Madison Martin (Granbury, Texas / Granbury)
Maria Garcia (Sun Tan Valley, Ariz. / Chandler-Gilbert CC)
Amy Grabiec (Cleveland, Ohio / Cleveland State)
Katie Harrington (Millersport, Ohio / Newark Catholic)
Nora Burvap Lavik (Toensberg, Norway)
Hazel Perrens (Stavanger, Norway)
Sarah Tatarko (Manhatten, Kan. / Manhatten)