ULM Warhawks

MONROE, La. – ULM Director of Volleyball and Head Indoor Volleyball Coach Charlie Olson announced the signing of nine incoming freshman for the 2023 season.
 
Kenzie Behl, Ariana Brown, Addison Chapman, Morgan Howard, Presley Morris, Maddie Peterson, Hannah Redrow, Olivia Sanchez and Kylie Stehlin are all set to join the team for the fall 2023 season. The class includes six players from Texas and one each from Arkansas, Florida and Missouri.
 
"I'm extremely proud of this signing class as a whole," Olson said. "Top to bottom, we've brought in athletes who will add immediate depth and impact at every position on the court. We've included two National Champions, three All-Americans, multiple All-State award recipients, All-District honorees, and MVPs. The accolades are not only reflected on the court, but in the classroom as well. This group will refuel the last two signing classes we've brought in and will help position this program to take new heights over the next few years. Our goals are high, and it's through bringing in classes such as this that we can reach these goals. I'm ecstatic that each of them has chosen ULM for their collegiate careers. They will leave a lasting impact here on the bayou. This group is special."
 
A brief biography of each signee, as well as a quote from Olson, is included below.
 
Kenzie Behl | 6-0 | Middle Blocker | Freshman | Buda, Texas | Buda Johnson HS
 
Behl is a three-year varsity letterwinner and team captain at Buda Johnson High School in Buda, Texas. As a senior in 2022, she leads the district with 425 kills and 89 blocks with postseason awards yet to be released. In 2021, she was a First-Team All-District selection and Offensive MVP, finishing with 269 kills and 76 blocks. In her sophomore season in 2020, she was named Second-Team All-District and Offensive MVP with 141 kills and 42 blocks. She is a two-time Academic All-District selection. She also is a three-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the high jump, long jump and 4x100-meter relay. She has competed for the Austin Performance club since her 13s year and was named to the AVCA Phenom List in her 17s year. She plans to major in pre-nursing at ULM.
 
Olson on Behl: "Kenzie is tough. She is very fast in transition, a solid blocker and is a genuine teammate. She will work hard for every point and will never back down from a challenge."
 
Ariana Brown | 6-0 | Outside Hitter | Freshman | Spring, Texas | Conroe HS
 
Brown is a four-year varsity letterwinner and a team captain for Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas, where she helped her team advance to the state playoffs three times. As a senior in 2022, she was named AVCA Second-Team All-American and to the AVCA All-Region Team. She is a four-time First-Team All-District selection. She is a three-time selection to the All-Greater Houston First-Team, VYPE Houston First Team, GHVCA Team, AVCA Phenom List, Prep Dig Texas Top-12 Ranked Outside Hitter and Varsity Offensive Player of the Year. The varsity MVP was a VYPE Houston Preseason Hitter of the Year selection. She led the team with 713 kills and 71 aces and was second on the team with 423 digs. She finished her high school career with 1,699 kills and 1,123 digs. As a junior, she led the team with 489 kills and 67 aces. As a sophomore, she helped Conroe to a 44-1 record and a runner-up finish in the state playoffs while leading the team with 336 kills and 50 aces. In her freshman year in 2019, she was District Newcomer of the Year and named to the Prep Volleyball Frosh 59 List. She has played for Willowbrook Volleyball Club for six years, qualifying for nationals five times. She is a four-time Academic All-District team selection and was named to the AVCA Best and Brightest Second Team. She plans to major in pre-nursing at ULM.
 
Olson on Brown: "Ari is a coach's daughter with a very high volleyball IQ, who may be one of the strongest outside hitters in this class. She can generate kills from anywhere on the court and will demand the ball when the match is on the line. She is a true competitor."
 
Addison Chapman | 6-3 | Right Side | Freshman | Katy, Texas | Katy HS
 
Chapman is a two-year varsity letterwinner for Katy High School in Katy, Texas. She helped Katy to two regional championships and a third regional championship game appearance. As a senior, she totaled 214 kills, 84 digs and 45 blocks. As a junior in 2021, she had 155 kills and 41 blocks as Katy finished second in the district and advanced to the Class 6A regional finals. She is a two-time Academic All-District selection and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. She played club volleyball for HJV 17 Elite and HJV 18 Elite. She plans to major in kinesiology at ULM.
 
Olson on Chapman: "Addie is long and lean at 6-3 and can play anywhere on the front row. She is a gamer who will do whatever it takes for the team to win. She is a great blocker who also has a killer serve and a great personality."
 
Morgan Howard | 6-0 | Setter | Freshman | Grapevine, Texas | Colleyville Heritage HS
 
Howard is a four-year varsity letterwinner and a team captain for Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. As a senior, she is the top-ranked player in Fort Worth, Texas. She was named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram All-Area Setter of the Year as a junior and led the state in assists. She was named Second-Team All-District as a sophomore and District Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. She is a three-time Academic All-District selection. She plays for the Dallas Skyline Volleyball Club and won the USA Girls Junior National Championship in 2022. She is undecided on a major at ULM.
 
Olson on Howard: "Morgan is one of the top setters coming from the state of Texas. She knows how to run the floor, is extremely competitive and humble. I'm excited to see what new heights she can help elevate ULM Volleyball. The sky is the limit with Morgan."
 
Presley Morris | 5-3 | Defensive Specialist/Libero | Freshman | North Little Rock, Arkansas | Baptist Preparatory School
 
Morris is a three-year varsity letterwinner for Baptist Preparatory School in Little Rock, where she helped her team win the 2022 Class 3A state championship. As a senior in 2022, she was the starting libero for Baptist Prep and was named All-Conference, All-State and to the All-Tournament team for the Class 3A state tournament. She was nominated for next summer's All-Star game. She picked up over 500 digs on the season. As a junior, she transferred to Baptist Prep, which made her ineligible to play at the varsity level. As a sophomore, she played at Central Arkansas Christian School, where she started at libero and was named All-Conference and All-State. As a freshman at CAC, she was the starting libero as the team qualified for the state tournament before losing in the first round. She was named All-Conference, All-State and to the All-State Tournament team. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club. She plays club volleyball for 501 Volley, playing on regional and national teams since her 14 year. She plans to major in criminal justice at ULM.
 
Olson on Morris: "Don't let her height fool you. Presley is feisty, has extremely good ball control on first touch and is one of the best teammates. She will help our serve receive and defensive core immensely."
 
Maddie Peterson | 6-0 | Outside Hitter | Freshman | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | New Smyrna Beach HS
 
Peterson is a four-year varsity letterwinner and a team captain at New Smyrna Beach High School in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she helped her team to a pair of district championships and a beach volleyball state championship. As a senior in 2022, she has picked up 168 kills, 146 digs and 20 aces while serving as a team captain. As a junior in 2021, she had 299 kills, 286 digs and 44 aces while earning the Coaches Award and serving as a team captain. As a sophomore in 2020, she had 164 kills and earned the Coaches Award. As a freshman in 2019, she had 190 kills and 39 aces. She is a four-year varsity player for the beach volleyball team, earning one letter after the sport became officially sanctioned. She also played varsity basketball as a freshman. She plays club volleyball for OTVA Jacksonville after previously playing for DME Sports Academy. Her OTVA team triple qualified in open to USAVs and placed third in open at AAU Nationals. She is listed on the Straight-A Honor Roll for four years and is Senior Class Vice President. She plans to major in construction management at ULM.
 
Olson on Peterson: "Maddie is our only indoor signee from Florida. She is the most well-rounded six-rotation outside hitter who can terminate, but also is one of the smartest outside hitters in her class from the state. She can perform every skill at a high level, is competitive and very coachable."
 
Hannah Redrow | 6-2 | Middle Blocker | Freshman | Carrollton, Texas | Hebron HS
 
Redrow is a four-year varsity letterwinner and team captain at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas. She is a two-time First-Team All-District selection, coming in her junior and senior seasons. She also was named MVP as a senior. As a junior, she was an honorable mention Class 6A All-State selection and an All-Star Game alternate after picking up 370 kills. As a sophomore in 2020, she was an honorable mention All-District selection. She was a two-time Academic All-District selection, coming as a freshman and a senior. She plays club volleyball for Skyline 17 and 18 Black, and also played for TAV Blue from 14-16. She was part of the 16s USA GJNC All-Tournament Team, 17s USA National Championship and Lone Star Championship and 16s USA Northern Lights Championship. She plans to major in psychology at ULM.
 
Olson on Redrow: "She's a physical middle blocker, who is very good off one foot running behind the setter. Hannah has a great connection with our incoming setter, Morgan Howard, having played two years of club with her. That hitter-setter relationship is priceless."
 
Olivia Sanchez | 5-9 | Defensive Specialist/Libero | Freshman | Argyle, Texas | Argyle HS
 
Sanchez is a three-year varsity letterwinner and team captain at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. As a senior in 2022, she had 419 digs, 308 kills, 42 aces, 28 assists and 19 blocks. As a junior, she totaled 190 kills, 131 digs, 26 blocks, nine assists and nine aces. As a sophomore in 2020, she joined the varsity team, picking up 77 kills, 30 digs, 17 blocks, 12 aces and seven assists. She was an Academic All-District selection. She plays club volleyball for Excel 17 Red. She plans to major in kinesiology at ULM.
 
Olson on Sanchez: "Liv is a competitor. She's feisty, will never back down from a competition and will be an extremely compassionate teammate. She will undoubtably make our team better from day one." 
 
Kylie Stehlin | 6-2 | Middle Blocker | Freshman | Fenton, Missouri | Rockwood Summit HS
 
Stehlin is a four-year varsity letterwinner and team captain for Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Missouri, helping the Falcons to district championships in 2021 and 2022. She was a three-time First-Team All-District selection. She was a two-time First-Team All-Conference selection, Best Offensive Player of the Year, team captain and part of the Falcon Leadership Council. She was a Second-Team All-Conference selection as a sophomore in 2020. As a senior in 2022, she was All-Conference Player of the Year and named to Prep Dig Missouri Players to Watch, finishing with 337 kills, 205 digs, 38 blocks, 29 aces and 14 assists. As a junior in 2021, she had 212 kills, 64 digs, 38 blocks and six assists. As a sophomore in 2020, she had 165 kills, 44 blocks and 40 digs. As a freshman in 2019, she set the school hitting percentage record at .299, while adding 141 kills and 54 blocks. She was named Most Improved Player and earned a silver medal with USA Volleyball High Performance A2 Training Team. She was in honors biology, accelerated language arts, AP government, AP literature, earned the Bronze Scholastic Athletic Award in 2019 and was on the honor roll all four seasons. She plays club volleyball for High Performance St. Louis and previously played for Team Elite St. Louis and USA Volleyball High Performance A2 Training Team.
 
Olson on Stehlin: "Tapping into the Midwest, Kylie brings size and physicality to our team. She can swing from any position, serve tough, and is a huge blocker. She is going to elevate our program on many levels."
 
2023 ULM Volleyball Recruiting Class (as of Dec. 7)

Name	Ht.	Pos.	Class	Hometown/Previous School
Kenzie Behl	6-0	MB	Fr.	Buda, Texas/Buda Johnson HS
Ariana Brown	6-0	OH	Fr.	Spring, Texas/Conroe HS
Addison Chapman	6-3	RS	Fr.	Katy, Texas/Katy HS
Morgan Howard	6-0	S	Fr.	Grapevine, Texas/ Colleyville Heritage HS
Presley Morris	5-3	DS/L	Fr.	North Little Rock, Arkansas/ Baptist Preparatory School
Maddie Peterson	6-0	OH	Fr.	New Smyrna Beach, Florida/ New Smyrna Beach HS
Hannah Redrow	6-2	MB	Fr.	Carrollton, Texas/Hebron HS
Olivia Sanchez	5-9	DS/L	Fr.	Argyle, Texas/Argyle HS
Kylie Stehlin	6-2	MB	Fr.	Fenton, Missouri/ Rockwood Summit HS