SALEM, Ore. – Corban University head volleyball coach Kim McLain announced her 2018 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon, naming 10 players that will be joining the Navy and Gold.
"The versatility, athleticism, and passion of this class is contagious, and will be fun for Corban Volleyball fans to watch!" said McLain. "After graduating a large senior class—which was very instrumental in putting Corban Volleyball on the map as a national contender—we are extremely excited to announce an outstanding incoming class."
McLain comes into the upcoming 2018 season following another tremendous year at the helm of the Corban volleyball program. After reaching the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in program history in 2016, the Navy and Gold returned in 2017 and advanced to the NAIA Quarterfinals, marking the team's highest finish ever. The Warriors will look to build upon their recent success in the upcoming 2018 campaign.
"These student-athletes bring with them experience of competing at a high level," McLain added. "They will make an immediate impact for Corban Volleyball. We believe these athletes will excel in the classroom, make a difference at Corban and in the community for Christ, and continue the great success of those before them."
Regan Murray – 6' 1" – Opposite – Chico HS – California
Murray joins the Warriors after a successful high school career, during which she was named a Northern Section Senior All-Star, and served as a team captain for two years. The 6'1" opposite from Chico, Calif. helped lead her squad to the CIF Northern Section Championship, earning Player of the Match honors for her performance.
Murray intends to major in Forensic Psychology at Corban.
Tori Edwards – 6' 0" – Opposite – Twin Falls HS – Idaho
Hailing from southern Idaho, Edwards is slated to join Corban after a heavily-decorated high school career. Through her four-year varsity career, she racked up four All-District accolades, First-Team All-State plaudits during her senior campaign, and helped lead her team to four district championships.
Avari Ridgway – 6'1" – Outside Hitter – McMinnville HS – Oregon
An outside hitter from nearby McMinnville, Ore., Ridgway brings an impressive résumé to the Navy and Gold. In high school, Ridgway was named a two-time First-Team All-League honoree, as well as a two-time All Valley Athlete of the Year. As a two-sport athlete, she garnered recognition for her athletic excellence as a tennis player, as well.
Ridgway plans to major in Business Management at Corban.
Makenna Campbell – 5'8" – Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist – West Salem HS – Oregon
Campbell, a local standout, joins the Warriors after serving as an impact player at West Salem HS. While playing for the Titans, she provided leadership as a team captain, and helped spearhead the team to two Greater Valley Conference (GVC) Championships. During her time, she also earned Second-Team All-GVC plaudits.
Jadyn Mullen – 5'8" – Setter – Emerald Ridge HS – Washington
Mullen joins the Warriors following an impressive high school career, during which she accrued numerous honors for her performance on the court. As a setter, she racked up 2,904 career assists and 135 aces, earning All-League honors during her junior and senior campaigns. In 2016, she was named to the Prep Volleyball High School All-American Watch List, and also earned Tacoma Athletic Commission Volleyball Athlete of the Year accolades.
Mullen intends to major in Elementary Education at Corban.
Madison Pfaff – 5'6" – Libero/Defensive Specialist – Camas HS – Washington
Pfaff begins her college career after serving as a four-year varsity standout in high school. In 2014 and 2015, she was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and received the Stephanie Weishaar Award in 2017 for her exceptional defensive play. A three-time Scholar-Athlete honoree, Pfaff garnered First-Team All-League plaudits in 2017, while also serving as a team captain for three years.
Pfaff plans to major in Elementary Education during her time here at Corban.
Jacquelyn Clark – 6' 0" – Outside Hitter – West Albany HS – Oregon
Hailing from nearby Albany, Ore., Clark comes to Corban with intentions to continue her successful career at the collegiate level. The 6' 0" outside hitter earned All-League Honorable Mention plaudits after her junior year, and First-Team All-League honors following her senior campaign. Exceptional on and off the court, Clark was also named an Academic All-Star three times, while graduating with honors.
Clark intends to major in Education at Corban.
Cassie Cunningham – 5'9" – Outside Hitter – Creswell HS – Oregon
Cunningham joins the Warriors following an impressive high school career, during which she accrued a trio of All-League honors, while also garnering First-Team All-State accolades. A clutch performer, Cunningham was twice named to the postseason All-Tournament Team, and her exceptional ability earned her Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year plaudits.
Kealani Ontai – 5'4" – Libero/Defensive Specialist – Kamehameha Schools Kapalama – Hawaii
Coming to Corban from Pearl City, Hawaii, Ontai is set to become the third member of the Corban Warrior squad (joining teammates Cierra Leopoldino and Lauren Condon) to come from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. During her time there, Ontai helped lead the decorated program to four region championships and a pair of state championships, while being named to the Division I All-Tournament State Team in 2017.
Ontai plans to major in Business Management while attending Corban.
Shenna McLaughlin – 5'7" – Outside Hitter – Umpqua Valley Christian School/Biola University – Oregon
McLaughlin joins the Navy and Gold after spending her freshman year at Biola University. A multiple-sport athlete in high school, the 5'7" outside hitter from Roseburg received recognition for her athletic excellence in both volleyball and basketball. A leader in all facets, McLaughlin received OSAA Academic All-State honors in 2016, and was named the Varsity Volleyball Umpqua Valley Christian Spiritual Leader.
McLaughlin intends to major in Political Science at Corban.
Alongside the strong core of returning players (Leopoldino, Condon, Adriana Aguayo, Demi Winters), the Corban volleyball recruiting class of 2018 will seek to continue the program's success, as the Warriors will look to defend their 2017 Conference Championship and Conference Tournament Championship in the upcoming fall campaign.
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