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The No. 7 Wisconsin volleyball program fared well on Wednesday, announcing the additions of four talented players to its already deep roster.
Head coach Kelly Sheffield added athleticism and depth to his squad, signing setter Izzy Ashburn, middle blocker Courtney Gorum, outside hitter Liz Gregorski and libero Anna MacDonald.
This 2019 freshman class is highly decorated, with multiple state champions and three of the four named to the Under Armour All-America First Team.
Let’s take a look at the signees:
Welcome to the family!
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 15, 2018
“I’m excited about this class. I would describe this group as mature, optimistic & people who love challenges. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a player or two find their way into the rotation, somehow, early in their careers.” @KellyPSheffield#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/1VFF4O3MgP
Setter Izzy Ashburn, Dayton, Minn. (Champlain Park)
- 6’1 setter; averaged 12.2 assists per set and set school record with 3,858 assists
- 2018 AVCA Under Armour All-America First Team
- PrepVolleyball.com No. 38 Senior Ace
- Two-time first-team all-state in Minnesota
- 2018 Minnesota State Class AAA champion
- 2018 Ms. Baden Volleyball
- Former high school teammate of Badgers setter Sydney Hilley
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 14, 2018
- 2018 AVCA Under Armour first-team honoree
- https://t.co/dlGD1VtYjZ No. 38 Senior Ace
- 2018 Ms. Baden Volleyball
- A two-time first-team all-state selection
- 3-time state all-tournament pick
#NationalSigningDay || @izzyashburn2 pic.twitter.com/UYxwDddwPk
Middle blocker Courtney Gorum, Chesapeake, Va. (Grassfield High School/Coastal Virginia Volleyball Club)
- 6’3 middle blocker; Averaged 3.2 kills per set, 1.4 blocks per set for Grassfield as a senior
- 2018 AVCA Under Armour All-America First Team
- PrepVolleyball.com No. 50 Senior Ace
- Two-time all-conference
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 14, 2018
- No. 50 on the https://t.co/dlGD1VtYjZ Senior Aces
- A two-time all-conference pick while also earning all-district and all-region honors
-2018 AVCA Under Armour All-America first team selection#NationalSigningDay || #BringIt pic.twitter.com/fhgZgRIACh
Outside hitter Liz Gregorski, Appleton, Wis. (Xavier)
- 5’11 outside hitter; Averaged 3.6 kills per set during high school career
- Three-time all-state selection in Wisconsin
- Conference Player of the Year 2016
- All-tournament player, 2017 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals
- 2017 Showcase MVP
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 14, 2018
- 3-time all-state selection
- A two-time first-team all-conference pick and was named the conference player of the year
- Also plays basketball and beach volleyball and is a member of the High Honor Roll#NationalSigningDay || @LizGregorski pic.twitter.com/M9KCoLNvoG
Libero Anna MacDonald, Alpharette, Ga. (Blessed Trinity High School/TK Volleyball Club)
- 5’8 libero; averaged 5.9 digs/set for Blessed Trinity in four-year career
- 2018 AVCA Under Armour All-American First Team
- 4A Georgia State Player of the Year
- Georgia state record in digs
- Two-time state champion
- Four-time all-state
- Team captain of 2018 USA Volleyball Junior A-1 National Team
- Sister of former Wisconsin player Amber MacDonald
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 14, 2018
- A 2018 AVCA Under Armour first-team All-American
- Set the Georgia record for career digs with 3,297 while adding 366 career service aces
- Aided her HS to 2 state championships, 4 all-state honors#NationalSigningDay || @annamacdonald38 pic.twitter.com/ALIEUOMMVh