DAYTON – The University of Dayton volleyball team has signed six players for the 2027 season as part of National Signing Day.

Nora Breitwieser, Grace Goodyke, Hannah Herrick, Edie Miller, Ainsley Wilson and Kinley Young make up this year's incoming class, bringing talent at each position.

"This is a versatile group with real length and athleticism, and it's a class that's already earned some national attention, as PrepDig ranked it 32nd in the country. We've got two 6'4" attackers in Ainsley Wilson, the No. 2 middle in Illinois, and Kinley Young, who can score from all three front-row spots. Hannah Herrick is a top-150 player nationally who will compete as a six-rotation left side," explained head coach Tim Horsmon. "In the back row, Nora Breitwieser is the No. 1 libero in Indiana, and Edie Miller is the top libero in Iowa. Grace Goodyke is the fourth-ranked pin in Michigan with a high motor. It's a class that makes us deeper and more competitive at just about every position, and we're excited about what they bring to our program. Flyer Nation will be excited to see this group in the Frericks Center."

NORA BREITWIESER – DS/L – JASPER, IND.
Breitwieser is a two-time SIAC Player of the Year, being named First Team All-State in 2025 and 2026. As a member of the Jasper Wildcats, she set school records for career digs with 1798 and career aces with 230. The defensive specialist/libero was a four-time AAU All-American and named to AVCA's Best and Brightest Third Team. Breitwieser also helped Jasper win their first conference title this fall.

"Nora is a tough and athletic back-row player. She passes the ball well in serve-receive, but we think she'll immediately be a player who defends with range and won't allow the ball to touch the floor," said Horsmon. "Nora is extremely competitive and will play gritty volleyball."

GRACE GOODYKE – OH/OPP – ADA, MICH.
From Ada, Mich., Goodyke is a four-year all-conference and all-region selection. She was awarded Second Team All-State in 2023 and 2024, making the First Team in 2025. At Grand Rapids Christian, the outside/opposite tallied 1819 kills, 172 aces, 625 digs, 74 solo blocks and 107 block assists in her career. The Eagles have reached the state semi-finals in 2023 and 2025, winning their district and conference in 2026.

"Grace is a high-flying left side with great pop and a high motor," shared Horsmon. "She will bring athleticism and a competitiveness that our fans will really enjoy. Grace will compete as a six-rotation player who we also believe will be a great back-row attacker."

HANNAH HERRICK – OH – OSWEGO, ILL.
An outside hitter, Herrick is a two-time team captain, earning placement on the All-South Prairie Conference in 2025 and 2026. This fall, she won conference MVP after making Second Team All-Illinois as a junior. Herrick helped Oswego's varsity team win regionals four times from 2023-26, winning the conference in 2024.

"Hannah is really fundamentally sound and will compete as a six-rotation left-side hitter. She can control the ball and has a great arm to score on the left. She will arrive in the spring, and this spring semester will give her a solid jump start to find her way before the fall and the beginning of her freshman year," said Horsmon.

EDIE MILLER – L – NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA
Miller is a three-time unanimous Mississippi Valley First Team All-Conference selection, making the AVCA Phenom Watch List in 2024 and 2025. In her senior season, she has also been named to the Senior Iowa All-Star Team. At Iowa City Liberty, Miller has set records for most digs in a match with 44, most digs in a season with 603 and career records with 137 service aces and 2051 digs. The libero also has 443 assists in her high school career.

"One of the best ball-control players in her class, we believe Edie is an elite passer who consistently digs balls to target, making it look easy," shared Horsmon Edie will have a great career, solidifying our backcourt during her time here as a Flyer."

AINSLEY WILSON – MB – ELGIN, ILL.
Wilson set Burlington Central records for kills by a middle blocker for both single-season (258) and career (650), helping the Rockets win their region in 2024, 2025 and 2026. As a middle blocker, she was named All-Area Team Honorable Mention in 2024 and 2025, receiving All-Conference recognition as a senior. Wilson has 650 kills, 193 blocks, 53 aces and 57 digs in her career. This summer, she was a participant at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.

"Long and athletic, Ainsley will immediately make our middle position group competitive and deep," explained Horsmon. "She can score in front of and behind the setter, and her contact point is high. We love her 6'4" frame and 10'5" approach, and we think she will make it tough for attackers to score around her."

KINLEY YOUNG – RS/MB – PITTSBORO, IND.
Spending time as a rightside hitter and a middle blocker, Young set the Lebanon block record with 129 total blocks. In her senior season, she reached 1000 career kills and was named Second Team All-Sagamore Conference. Young was named MVP in 2024 and 2025, winning an award for her offense in her freshman and senior seasons. In 339 sets played, she tallied 1238 kills, 111 aces, 129 total blocks and 453 total digs. Young has also been invited to try out for the Indianapolis All-Stars, along with earning All-District and Second Team All-State honors.

"We're excited about how versatile Kinley is, and she will compete within our middle and opposite group. Down the road, she could even see time on the left, and her arm is fast enough to score in all three front-row positions," said Horsmon. "She's another 6'4" frame who will continue to bring length and athleticism to our program."