Following last year's 13th ranked recruiting class, Purdue's 2019 class features four Under Armour All-Americans, three of which were named to PrepVolleyball's Top 100 Seniors.
We're excited to announce that Emma Ellis will be a Boilermaker in 2019! Welcome to the family!#Boilerup ????#NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/pY9cg6inFd
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
Emma Ellis | Charlotte, North Carolina | Charlotte Catholic | Carolina UVC | Outside Hitter | 6'2"Emma is one of the best athletes I have ever recruited to Purdue. She is a terrific jumper, very physical and hits the ball hard. She is going to be a terrific impact player for our program."
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
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Notes: 2018 First Team AVCA Under Armour All-American and AVCA Phenom… Tabbed the 24th best senior by PrepVolleyball …Reached 1,125 kills to become the all-time kills leader at Charlotte Catholic … Registered 406 kills (4.4 per set) and 256 digs for the 2018 season … Two-time gold medalist at the High Performance Championships (2017-18) …Named to the 2017 Best of the Carolinas All-Tournament team … Selected as the 2017 South Charlotte Sport Report Athlete … Lettered in volleyball and track at Charlotte Catholic …Set the record for most aces (60) and most blocks (66) in a season at Charlotte Catholic as a sophomore … A four-time selection to the Charlotte Catholic honor roll … Four-time recipient of the Cougar Academic Excellence Award … A member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.
Why Purdue?
"I love the community and the support that surrounds Purdue and especially Purdue volleyball. It is very much a family atmosphere." - Emma Ellis
It's official! We're happy to welcome @Maddy1472 to the #BoilermakerFamily!#BoilerUp ????#NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/FBQo1xqmAr
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
Maddy Chinn | Oakland Township, Michigan | Notre Dame Prep | Michigan Elite | Outside Hitter | 6'2"@maddy1472 is one of the most prolific players to ever play the game from the state of Michigan. She is a six-rotation player and definitely someone I feel will develop into a high level @B1GVolleyball player."
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
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Notes: Recognized as Michigan's 2018 Miss Volleyball … Ranked among PrepVolleyball's top-150 seniors … Second team Under Armour All-American … 2018 MaxPreps Pre-Season All-American High School Team selection … Two-time Ultra Ankle JVA Club All National Team selection … Selected to the National Athletic Association of Private Schools All-American and MaxPreps preseason High School All-American Volleyball teams … Honored as a 2017 AVCA pre-season "Phenom" selection … Three-time PrepVolleyball Player of the Year Finalist (2015-17) … Three-time First Team All-Region selection … Guided Notre Dame Prep to Michigan's Class 2 semifinals … Recorded 628 kills (4.7 per set) on a .463 hitting clip, 134 blocks (1.0 per set), 493 digs (3.7 per set) and 55 aces this season … Tallied over 2,500 kills, 1,400 digs and 225 aces throughout as she directed Notre Dame Prep to over 220 victories throughout her high school career.
Why Purdue?
"My favorite thing about Purdue is that it feels like home, even though it is five hours away from my hometown. I am excited to have the opportunity to play the sport I love, while also earning a degree and being part of the Purdue volleyball family." - Maddy Chinn
Our second signee and maddie of the day! @madeline_koch is coming to Purdue! Welcome to the #BoilermakerFamily!#BoilerUp ???? #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/LphUg1VR3P
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
"I am really excited to have @madeline_koch become a Boilermaker. She comes from a long line of athletes in her family and she's powerful. She is going to be a big time hitter."
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
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Maddie Koch | Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin | Ashwaubenon High School | Milwaukee Sting | Outside Hitter | 6'2
Notes: Ranked 42nd in PrepVolleyball's Top 100 seniors … Selected to the AVCA Under Armour All-American third team … Three-time First Team All-Conference selection … Honored as the 2018 and 2017 Conference Player of the Year … Guided Ashwaubenon to the 2018 Conference Title … Named to the 2018 Division 1 All-State Second Team after registering 530 kills (5.4 per set) while hitting .345 and recording 299 digs (3.0 per set) … amassed 1,354 kills and 157 aces at Ashwaubenon … Lettered in volleyball and basketball … A member of the national honor society.
Why Purdue?
"I love the family atmosphere that Purdue embodies. The culture of the university and the team is really what I fell in love with." - Maddie Koch
We're looking forward to seeing @MeganRennerr in Holloway Gymnasium next season! Welcome to the #BoilermakerFamily!#BoilerUp ????#NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/1uJwepNHcv
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
"@MeganRennerr reminds me of Renata Dargan, the first setter we had when I first came to Purdue. She is a good blocker with great hands and is very coachable."
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 14, 2018
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Megan Renner | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Linn-Mar High School | Iowa Rockets | Setter | 6'2
Notes: Ranked 45th in PrepVolleyball's Top 100 Seniors … Selected to the AVCA Under Armour All-American Third Team … Named Iowa's 2018 Senior All-Star …Directed Linn-Mar to consecutive 5A state semifinals … posted 220 kills and 478 assists this season ... Named to the 2017 5A First Team All-State and 5A State All-Tournament Team, while earning East All-District Achievement honors … Helped the Iowa Rockets to a bronze finish at the 2018 USAV Junior National Championships … Named to the 2018 USAV Junior National Championships National Division All-Tournament team … Lettered in volleyball, basketball and track … Four-time Academic Honoree with Distinction …Her older sister, Sarah Renner, plays volleyball for Georgia State.
Why Purdue?
"I chose Purdue because of the the unwavering support from the community and the team culture. I am beyond excited to play alongside amazing athletes, who are driven like me." - Megan Renner