WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Head coach Dave Shondell announced the addition of Molly Brown and Savana Chacon to the Purdue volleyball program. The duo join Lourdes Myers and Taylor Trammel, who signed in November, as the 2020 incoming class.
In total, the Boilermaker roster increases its depth with two middle blockers (Myers and Trammel), a middle/opposite (Brown) and a defensive specialist (Chacon).
MOLLY BROWN
Position: Middle/Opposite
Height: 6'1
Hometown: Goshen, Ind.
High School: Northridge
Club Team: Impact Volleyball Fort Wayne
Intended Career: Sports Nutrition
Parents: William John and Anne Brown
A three-time first team All-Conference honoree, Brown was nationally recognized on the 2018 Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List. Lettering all four years of high school, she surpassed the 200-kill benchmark in each of her final two seasons. As a senior, the Goshen native produced 234 kills after producing triple digits in both kills and blocks as a junior. Brown was honored with the Northridge Raider Award as the most impactful player for three consecutive years and was class vice president from 2018-2020.
Head coach Dave Shondell on Brown: "Molly is a terrific volleyball athlete who will flourish in our Purdue culture. A hard-working and conscientious player, Molly plays high above the net and presents the versatility to play both middle and opposite. I love her passion for our sport. Molly's blocking skills and her speed off the floor when attacking are two areas that convinced me that she can compete at the Big Ten level. Molly is a cerebral athlete who will be a great addition to our program in many ways."
SAVANA CHACON
Position: Defensive Specialists
Height: 5'8
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
High School: Crown Point
Club Team: Michio Chicago Volleyball
Intended Major: Psychology
Parents: Luis and Brandi Chacon
After receiving an open bid to the junior Olympics in 2018, Chacon led her high school team to a 2019 sectional title. Over the last four years, Chacon helped Crown Point to two IHSAA state championship matches, three sectional, two semi-state champion titles and was recognized on the AVCA Phenom list as a junior. As a defensive specialist, the two-time Defensive Player of the Year produced 564 digs during her senior campaign. With the start of the January 2020 semester, Chacon enrolled at Purdue.
Head coach Dave Shondell on Chacon: Savana brings a unique volleyball IQ to our team. Savana led Crown Point to memorable seasons as the team's libero and emotional leader. A calm and positive leader, Savana has the athleticism and length to be a tremendous passer and defender at the Big Ten level. An early enrollee at Purdue this January, Savana is learning the Boilermaker system quickly. I am convinced that Savana will make our team better. Her intangibles as a productive teammate are remarkable.
LOURDES MYERS
Position: Middle Blocker / Opposite
Height: 6'2
Hometown: Alliance, Ohio
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Club Team: The Academy for Volleyball Cleveland (AVC)
Intended Major: Education
Parents: Michael and Since'Ray Myers Dreger
A four-year starter for St. Thomas Aquinas, Myers is a two-time North Coast League and first-team Stark County selection. In just three seasons, Myers registered 489 kills, 178 blocks and 62 aces. A two-time All-District honoree, she guided the Knights to a regional runner-up finish in 2016 and a second-place standing at the 2017 state championship. In addition, Myers was named the 2018 North Coast League Offensive Player of the Year and the Stark County Division 3/4 Offensive Player of the Year. As a freshman she was also selected to the AVCA Phenom Top-8 Leader Board. At the club level, she was honored as Elite Sports of Ohio's 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, while being named to the OVR High Performance Team.
Head Coach Dave Shondell on Myers: "Lourdes is one of the best natural blockers I have ever seen as a young player. Describing her as 'long' is an understatement. Lourdes penetrates well over the net to block and hits exceptional angles as an attacker. Relatively new to the game, Lourdes has a lofty ceiling and will develop quickly at the Big Ten level. One of the best kept secrets on the recruiting trail, Lourdes has the ability to be a big-timer for the Boilermakers."
TAYLOR TRAMMELL
Position: Middle Blocker
Height: 6'2
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
High School: Henry Clay
Club Team: Lexington United
Intended Career: Dermatology
Parents: Kimberly and Aaron Trammell
A two-time member of the JVA All-National Team, Trammell has been a varsity performer since her eighth grade year. Trammell currently guides the Henry Clay Blue Devils with 701 kills and 316 blocks, following a junior season that saw her tally 301 kills and 129 blocks. She is a two-time first-team KVCA All-State and first-team All-City selection, while also being a three-time KHSA Academic All-State honoree. The Kentucky native was also a member of the 2016 USA Volleyball High Performance team and was recognized as a Prep Volleyball Senior Ace.
Head Coach Dave Shondell on Trammell: "Taylor is a polished middle-blocker with tremendous experience at a very competitive level. Taylor is in her third year of playing at the 18-open level of USAV volleyball. Her club and high school training experience continues to prepare her well for joining the Boilermakers. Taylor has excellent vision and unique lateral speed as a blocker. A very humble athlete, Taylor works diligently to improve. As a middle attacker, Taylor can hit most a variety of sets and elevates high and fast."
In total, the Boilermaker roster increases its depth with two middle blockers (Myers and Trammel), a middle/opposite (Brown) and a defensive specialist (Chacon).
🅽🅾🆆 🅰🆁🆁🅸🆅🅸🅽🅶:
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) January 23, 2020
Molly Brown
🏐: MB/OPP
📏: 6-1
🏆: 3x first team All-Conference
🔗: https://t.co/Re336AAr4p#BoilerUp 🚂 pic.twitter.com/VZWnuGBRel
MOLLY BROWN
Position: Middle/Opposite
Height: 6'1
Hometown: Goshen, Ind.
High School: Northridge
Club Team: Impact Volleyball Fort Wayne
Intended Career: Sports Nutrition
Parents: William John and Anne Brown
A three-time first team All-Conference honoree, Brown was nationally recognized on the 2018 Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List. Lettering all four years of high school, she surpassed the 200-kill benchmark in each of her final two seasons. As a senior, the Goshen native produced 234 kills after producing triple digits in both kills and blocks as a junior. Brown was honored with the Northridge Raider Award as the most impactful player for three consecutive years and was class vice president from 2018-2020.
Head coach Dave Shondell on Brown: "Molly is a terrific volleyball athlete who will flourish in our Purdue culture. A hard-working and conscientious player, Molly plays high above the net and presents the versatility to play both middle and opposite. I love her passion for our sport. Molly's blocking skills and her speed off the floor when attacking are two areas that convinced me that she can compete at the Big Ten level. Molly is a cerebral athlete who will be a great addition to our program in many ways."
🅽🅾🆆 🅰🆁🆁🅸🆅🅸🅽🅶:
— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) January 23, 2020
Savana Chacon
🏐: DS
📏: 5-8
📊: 1,354 digs in 3 years
🔗: https://t.co/Re336AS1VX#BoilerUp 🚂 pic.twitter.com/5SYXU1F8Du
SAVANA CHACON
Position: Defensive Specialists
Height: 5'8
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
High School: Crown Point
Club Team: Michio Chicago Volleyball
Intended Major: Psychology
Parents: Luis and Brandi Chacon
After receiving an open bid to the junior Olympics in 2018, Chacon led her high school team to a 2019 sectional title. Over the last four years, Chacon helped Crown Point to two IHSAA state championship matches, three sectional, two semi-state champion titles and was recognized on the AVCA Phenom list as a junior. As a defensive specialist, the two-time Defensive Player of the Year produced 564 digs during her senior campaign. With the start of the January 2020 semester, Chacon enrolled at Purdue.
Head coach Dave Shondell on Chacon: Savana brings a unique volleyball IQ to our team. Savana led Crown Point to memorable seasons as the team's libero and emotional leader. A calm and positive leader, Savana has the athleticism and length to be a tremendous passer and defender at the Big Ten level. An early enrollee at Purdue this January, Savana is learning the Boilermaker system quickly. I am convinced that Savana will make our team better. Her intangibles as a productive teammate are remarkable.
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— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 13, 2019
Lourdes Myers
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LOURDES MYERS
Position: Middle Blocker / Opposite
Height: 6'2
Hometown: Alliance, Ohio
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Club Team: The Academy for Volleyball Cleveland (AVC)
Intended Major: Education
Parents: Michael and Since'Ray Myers Dreger
A four-year starter for St. Thomas Aquinas, Myers is a two-time North Coast League and first-team Stark County selection. In just three seasons, Myers registered 489 kills, 178 blocks and 62 aces. A two-time All-District honoree, she guided the Knights to a regional runner-up finish in 2016 and a second-place standing at the 2017 state championship. In addition, Myers was named the 2018 North Coast League Offensive Player of the Year and the Stark County Division 3/4 Offensive Player of the Year. As a freshman she was also selected to the AVCA Phenom Top-8 Leader Board. At the club level, she was honored as Elite Sports of Ohio's 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, while being named to the OVR High Performance Team.
Head Coach Dave Shondell on Myers: "Lourdes is one of the best natural blockers I have ever seen as a young player. Describing her as 'long' is an understatement. Lourdes penetrates well over the net to block and hits exceptional angles as an attacker. Relatively new to the game, Lourdes has a lofty ceiling and will develop quickly at the Big Ten level. One of the best kept secrets on the recruiting trail, Lourdes has the ability to be a big-timer for the Boilermakers."
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— Purdue Volleyball (@PurdueVB) November 13, 2019
Taylor Trammell
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??: 6'2
??: KVCA first-team All State
??: 701 kills & 316 blocks in 3 years. #BoilerUp ?? pic.twitter.com/toc0KRVZiS
TAYLOR TRAMMELL
Position: Middle Blocker
Height: 6'2
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
High School: Henry Clay
Club Team: Lexington United
Intended Career: Dermatology
Parents: Kimberly and Aaron Trammell
A two-time member of the JVA All-National Team, Trammell has been a varsity performer since her eighth grade year. Trammell currently guides the Henry Clay Blue Devils with 701 kills and 316 blocks, following a junior season that saw her tally 301 kills and 129 blocks. She is a two-time first-team KVCA All-State and first-team All-City selection, while also being a three-time KHSA Academic All-State honoree. The Kentucky native was also a member of the 2016 USA Volleyball High Performance team and was recognized as a Prep Volleyball Senior Ace.
Head Coach Dave Shondell on Trammell: "Taylor is a polished middle-blocker with tremendous experience at a very competitive level. Taylor is in her third year of playing at the 18-open level of USAV volleyball. Her club and high school training experience continues to prepare her well for joining the Boilermakers. Taylor has excellent vision and unique lateral speed as a blocker. A very humble athlete, Taylor works diligently to improve. As a middle attacker, Taylor can hit most a variety of sets and elevates high and fast."