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Shondell Signs Malia Rogers

HC Dave Shondell on Malia Rogers

HC Dave Shondell on Malia Rogers

"Purdue is getting a tremendous student-athlete in Malia Rogers. The 6’2 multi-purpose pin attacker is bright and athletic. Her potential is as large as her personality and I know she will be a fan favorite at Purdue. She has the skillset to be a high level six-rotation player in our league. She plays high above the net and has the desire to get better every day. She is a big dreamer who believes in her ability to become great. Our team is looking forward to her arrival in January."

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Art and Connie Euler women’s volleyball head coach Dave Shondell announced the signing of Malia Rogers, a 6-2 outside hitter, for the 2027 season.

The West Des Moines, Iowa, native is known for the ability to take over matches, her shot versatility and ability to play all six rotations. Rogers will be the second player in program history out of the state of Iowa.

She will join the Boilermakers in January.

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Malia Rogers
Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
Height: 6-2
Position: Outside hitter
High School: Waukee
Club: Six Pack

  • Set numerous records at Waukee High School, including the record for single-season kills as a senior (379), career kills (1,041) and the single-match kill record (35)
  • Ranks No. 3 overall in the state of Iowa and No. 57 nationally among outside hitters
  • National runner-up in the 16U Patriot Division (2025)
  • 3x First Team All-Conference honoree (Sophomore, junior and senior year) and All-Conference Honorable Mention as a freshman
  • Named Third Team All-State as a sophomore
  • First Team All-Region (2025)
  • Owns over 600 career digs with Waukee
  • Posted a 34-kill, 20 dig performance with two aces and two blocks vs. Waukee Northwest on October 27, 2026
  • As a senior, recorded 379 kills on a .225 hitting % while totaling 277 digs and 23 block solos
  • As a junior, totaled 299 kills on a .231 clip with 241 digs and 18 block solos
  • Helped guide the Warriors to a State Quarterfinalist finish in her sophomore campaign (2024)
  • Her sophomore season culminated in 215 kills, 119 digs, 11 solo blocks
  • As a freshman, secured 148 kills
  • Parents: Natasha and Lynnrick Rogers
  • Siblings: Jaden and Kyra
  • Comes from an athletic family with sister Kyra playing volleyball at UCLA (2015-18), brother Jaden playing basketball at South Dakota State (currently a sophomore) and father, Lynnrick, playing basketball at Drake (1993-97, 4th all-time in steals and 11th all-time for career three-pointers made)
  • Career plans: Neuropsychology
  • Dream job: Pediatric Psychologist
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