Special on the Florida Gators volleyball team GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Six decorated future Florida Gators volleyball players inked National Letters of Intent Wednesday on the first day of the 2015 fall signing period, announced by Florida head coach Mary Wise and the Gator volleyball program. The Gator Nation will welcome Morgyn Greer, Allie Gregory, Cheyenne Huskey, Darrielle King, Rachael Kramer and Mia Sokolowski to Gainesville for the 2016 campaign. This year’s star-studded recruiting class addresses a number of needs for a Florida squad that will depart five starting seniors following the 2015 campaign. “This class, with its talent and size, has the chance to be one of the most special groups to play here,” Wise remarked. The signing class will expand to eight with the addition of two walk-ons, who will be announced upon their enrollment at the University of Florida for the 2016-17 academic year. MORGYN GREER WATCH: Mary Wise on Morgyn Greer 6-3 | OH | Dripping Springs, Texas | Dripping Springs High School | Club: Austin Juniors Greer High School Accolades
- Four-year varsity letterman
- Four-year district champion at Dripping Springs
- 2015 All-Texas First Team
- 2014 State Finalist, 2013 State Semifinalist & 2012 Area Finalist
- 2014 Austin American Statesman All-Centex Player of the Year
- 2014 District MVP, 2013 First Team All-District and 2012 District Newcomer of the Year
- 2013 Austin American Statesman All-Centex First Team
- 2013 & 2014 Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State
- 2015 Frauline Fest and Smithson Valley Tournament Champions
- 2013, 2014, 2015 Frauline Fest All-Tournament Team and 2015 Smithson Valley and Pearland All-Tournament Teams
Greer Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 Under Armour High School First Team All-American
- PrepVolleyball.com 2015 No. 33 Senior Ace
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 Top 50 Juniors
- PrepVolleyball.com 2013 Soph 79
- PrepVolleyball.com 2012 Frosh 59 High Honorable Mention
- Has played on Austin Juniors’ Top Team since 8th grade
- Guided the Austin Juniors 18s Team to the USA Volleyball Open Division for the first time
- Placed Third with Austin Juniors at the 2015 Northeast Qualifier
- Helped lead Austin Juniors to 10th in the 2013 USA Volleyball Junior Olympics Open Division
- 2015 USA Girls A2 Beach Team
- 2014 USA Girls Youth National Team NORCECA Championships in Costa Rica
- 2013 USA High Performance A1 Team in Fort Lauderdale
- 2012 USA High Performance A1 Team in Des Moines, Iowa
Greer Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Mike and Lezlie Greer
- Involved with PALS (Peer Assistance Leaders), a high school mentoring program, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- Played sand volleyball, varsity basketball (freshman year), was on the varsity track team at Dripping Springs and was on a competitive dance team for six years
What they’re saying about Greer: “Anticipating Morgyn coming into our program was an understatement. She did not disappoint by immediately making a strong and lasting impression. She was a four-year starter on varsity and along the way earned too many awards to list. Her senior season alone, she has been named to every all-tourney team, along with First Team Under Armour All-American honors, she was a unanimous vote for Player of the Year for the second straight season in our District. More than all the awards, Morgyn has been a great competitor and an even better leader — one who has no doubt left her mark. I am looking forward to seeing her growth and impact Florida, as they too will be blessed to have her in their program. Morgyn’s impact at Dripping Springs will not soon be forgotten and the legacy she leaves behind will be almost impossible to replicate. Wishing her nothing but the best!” — Michael Kane | Head Coach, Dripping Springs High School ALLIE GREGORY WATCH: Mary Wise on Allie Gregory 5-6 | DS/L | Louisville, Ky. | Assumption High School | Club: KIVA Gregory High School Accolades
- Led Assumption to the 2015 High School State Championship
- 2015 MVP of the KHSAA State Volleyball tournament
- 2015 KVCA First Team All-State
- 2015 All-Region
- 2015 Assumption High School Team Captain
- 2015 Durango Fall Classic All-Tournament Team
- 2014 & 2015 Durango Fall Classic Champions
- 2014 Avon Tournament Champions
- 2012 Freshman Coaches Award
Gregory Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 Under Armour High School Second Team All-American
- PrepVolleyball.com Top 250 Senior Aces
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 Defensive Dandies Honorable Mention
- 2014 JVA All-National Team
- 2014 & 2015 AVCA Watch List
- 2011 & 2013 AAU All-American
Gregory Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Andy and Pam Gregory
- Named to the Assumption High School Principal’s List for a 4.0 GPA her freshman and sophomore years
- Picked up First Honors her junior year for a 3.6 GPA
- Devoted community service hours to Daybreak at Sacred Heart Village Adult Day Center, the Kentucky Humane Society and Water with Blessings
- Grandpa officiated NCAA, Arena and USFL football
What they’re saying about Gregory: “When searching for a strong foundation to support your program, you look no further than Allie Gregory. Not only is Allie extremely athletic, she is a fierce competitor and hates to lose. Allie makes players around her better. She leads by hard work and holding herself, along with her teammates, accountable for the team’s performance. In addition to the success she has experienced, she has an unquenchable thirst to get better; constantly in the gym, grabbing a coach to serve or hit balls at her for extra reps. In addition, she is a phenomenal teammate and I feel that is as great a compliment you can pay someone competing in a team sport. She will make a great GATOR!” — Ron Kordes | Head Coach, Assumption High School CHEYENNE HUSKEY WATCH: Mary Wise on Cheyenne Huskey 6-2 | S | Columbus, Texas | Columbus High School | Club: Texstar/Houston Skyline Huskey High School Accolades
- 2015 All-Texas First Team
- 2014 All-Texas Second Team
- Currently leading Columbus High School through the 2015 UIL State Tournament
- Scheduled to play in the state Regional Semifinals Friday, Nov. 13, vs. Fredericksburg
- 2014 District Offensive MVP
- 2013 & 2014 All-State
- 2012, 2013 & 2014 First Team All-District
Huskey Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 Under Armour High School First Team All-American
- PrepVolleyball.com 2015 No. 46 Senior Ace
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 Top 50 Juniors
- PrepVolleyball.com 2013 Soph 79 High Honorable Mention
- PrepVolleyball.com 2012 Frosh 59
- 2013 AAU National Champions
- 2013 AAU All-Tournament Team
Huskey Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Keith and Rhonda Huskey
- 2013 & 2014 Academic All-District
- 2014 All-Area High Jumper
- Father, Keith, played basketball for St. Thomas University
- Mother, Rhonda, played volleyball for Texas Woman’s University
- Sister, Elise, played collegiate volleyball for University of Texas San Antonio
- Sister, Brandy, played volleyball for Texas Tech and University of Texas San Antonio
- Cousin, Clayton Weishuhn, played in the NFL for the New England Patriots
What they’re saying about Huskey: “Cheyenne is one of those players/athletes that every coach wants on their team. After the first day of practice, and my first day of knowing her, I knew she would be our team leader. She is a hard worker on and off the court and leads her team by example every day. Cheyenne plays with such passion and is always exciting to watch. Her ability to set a tight ball or a pass that is not great allows her to make a huge impact on matches. She has an aggressive serve, is a tremendous defender, and brings lots of power when hitting. Her leadership, personality, and love/passion for the game will be missed at Columbus next year, but I know she will bring this same passion and make exciting things happen at Florida.” — Kayley Johns | Head Coach, Columbus High School DARRIELLE KING WATCH: Mary Wise on Darrielle King 6-3 | MB | Desoto, Texas | Desoto High School | Club: Texas Advantage Volleyball Club King High School Accolades
- 2015 All-Texas First Team
- 2014 All-Texas Team Special Recognition
- 2014 First Team All-District
- 2014 District 7-5A Most Outstanding Blocker
- 2014 Dallas Morning News All-Area Honorable Mention
King Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 Under Armour High School Second Team All-American
- 2015 USA Junior National Championship Bronze Medalist
- 2014 USA Junior National Championship Silver Medal
- 2015 USA Junior Nationals All-Tournament Team
- 2015 Volleyball Magazine 25 Underclassmen to Watch
- PrepVolleyball.com 2015 No. 8 Senior Ace
- PrepVolleyball.com 2015 First Team All-American
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 Top 50 Junior
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 First Team All-American
- PrepVolleyball.com 2013 Soph 79 Elite Honorable Mention
King Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Ingrid King
- Mother was a scholarship track athlete in college in the shot put and discus
- Father was a basketball player and was drafted by the NBA to the Denver Nuggets
What they’re saying about King: “When Darrielle came to the TAV program she seemed like a shy, tall, athletic player eager to learn the game. Little did we know that behind that shy smile lurked a super competitive player not only eager to learn, but fiercely committed to competing at the highest level. Off the court, Darrielle is incredibly funny with a great sense of humor and a lot of humility. On the court the shyness goes away and the competitive beast comes out, ready to block every shot, attack at every chance and totally control the net. We have been fortunate the last few years to watch Darrielle blossom into a complete player both in high school and club — player that can dominate or change a match with a significant block or booming kills. Her net play is amazing, but her ball handling, serve receive and serve have improved by a large margin. I am truly looking forward to helping her develop this year on the TAV 18 Black and then watching her make a significant impact with the Florida Gators. I believe that Mary and the staff at Florida are the perfect fit for Darrielle both as mentors and coaches to lead her to a whole new level of volleyball.” — John Sample | Head Coach and Owner, Texas Advantage Volleyball RACHAEL KRAMER WATCH: Mary Wise on Rachael Kramer 6-8 | MB | Phoenix, Ariz. | Desert Vista High School | Club: Aspire Volleyball Club Kramer High School Accolades
- Her senior season in 2015, led Desert Vista in hitting efficiency (.420) and blocks per set (1.50)
- Led Desert Vista to No. 14 on MaxPreps 2015 Xcellent 25 National Volleyball Rankings and a No. 1 ranking within Arizona’s Division I
- In 2014, also led the Thunder in hitting percentage (.470) and blocks per set (1.40)
- Guided Desert Vista to the 2014 Arizona Division I State Championship and a No. 20 ranking on MaxPreps Xcellent 50 Final National Volleyball Rankings
- 2014 Tempe All-City Team and All-Arizona Division I Honorable Mention
- 2012 & 2013 led Desert Vista to a fifth-place finish in Arizona’s Division I
Kramer Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 Under Armour High School Second Team All-American
- Four-year letterwinner at Desert Vista
- PrepVolleyball.com No. 28 Senior Ace
- PrepVolleyball.com 2014 Top 50 Juniors
- Has played club with Aspire Volleyball Club in Tempe for six years
- Five-time Girls’ Junior National Championships Qualifier
- 14-American National Champions
- Qualified for Open Division competition on 16s and 17s squads
- 2014 PrepVolleyball.com 16s Second Team All-American at MB
- 2012-14, invited to play in USA Volleyball’s Holiday Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
- 2013 USA Volleyball Girls’ Select A1 “White” at the High Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale
- 2012 USA Volleyball Girls’ Select A1 “White” at the High Performance Championships in Des Moines
Kramer Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Jeff and Carmelle Kramer
- Tallest player in the class of 2016 and to ever play at Florida
- First person in her family to play Division I athletics
- Owns a cumulative 4.16 weighted GPA at Desert Vista and ranks in the top 25 percent of her class
- Brother, Jason, is a junior at Arizona State University studying at the W.P. Carey School of Business
- Class of 2016 grade-level president in 2013-14
- 2015-16 Aspire Volleyball Club volunteer assistant
- Member of the National Charity League (Ahwatukee Chapter)
What they’re saying about Kramer: “Rachael has shown a lot of growth and maturity this season. She has become a consistent force to deal with and she is just scratching the surface of her potential. I am very proud of how she has really blossomed as a player and a leader this season. It’s been a pleasure watching her through her high school career and evolve to the player she is today. I am very excited to see Rachael embrace the challenges of playing at the next level to truly see what she can do as I know she can! I will miss her happy demeanor and energy she brings to our team every day.” — Molly West | Head Coach, Desert Vista High School MIA SOKOLOWSKI WATCH: Mary Wise on Mia Sokolowski 6-3 | OH | Tuscon, Ariz. | Tuscon High School | Club: Zona Volleyball Club Sokolowski High School Accolades
- 2014-15 Arizona Daily Star First Team
- 2013-14 Arizona Daily Star First Team
- AllSportsTucson.com 2015 Preseason Volleyball All-Star and Player of the Year
- 2014 First Team All-Southern
- 2014 Second Team All-State Selection
- 2013 Arizona Division II State Semifinals, led Tuscon with 508 kills on the season
- 2012 TUSD Tournament Champions
- 2012 Lion’s Den Tournament Champions
Sokolowski Club and National Team Accolades
- 2015 USA Volleyball Youth National Training Team
- PrepVolleyball.com No. 39 Senior Ace
- PrepVolleyball.com Top 50 Juniors
- PrepVolleyball.com Soph 79
- 2015 Volleyball Magazine 25 Underclassmen to Watch
- 2015 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals Qualifier
- Earned two straight nationals bids with Volleyball Club Dinamo
Sokolowski Off the Court Notables
- Daughter of Kimberly Sokolowski
- Grandfather played basketball at St. Francis College in Pennsylvania
- Father, George Banks, was an All-WAC forward at UTEP and played 14 seasons in the EuroLeague
What they’re saying about Sokolowski: “Not only is Mia a talented, highly coachable athlete with an incredible work ethic, but she is also a kind, caring young woman with a great sense of humor. Every day she came to practice with the desire to become a better player and the willingness to help make her teammates better players as well. Her hard work through the years led to her being at the top of every statistical category except for assists, where she was 2nd. We will truly miss her physical presence on the court at THS and the way she made all of us laugh. I cannot wait to see the amazing things she will accomplish at Florida when she is surrounded by, and challenged by athletes of her same caliber!” — Amanda Larriva | Head Coach, Tucson Magnet High School