Volleyball Signs Four to 2016-17 Roster
11/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON â€" Houston Volleyball Head Coach Kaddie Platt announced the signing of four student-athletes to the 2016-17 roster during the early signing period.
Megan Duncan from Plano, Texas; Katie Karbo from Azle, Texas; Faith Squier from San Antonio, Texas and Kayla Weixelman from Vanderbilt, Texas make up Platt's newest signing class with the Cougars.
"All of our signees are great competitors and understand the commitment to success and the work it takes to reach their full potential. They all come from successful high school programs and have made it through the third round of high school playoffs. We are looking forward to getting them here this summer."
| Name | Ht. | Pos. | High School / Club Team | Hometown |
| Katie Karbo | 5-7 | Libero/DS | All Saints Episcopal / TAV | Azle, Texas |
| Megan Duncan | 6-1 | OH/RS | Plano Senior HS / Mad Frog | Plano, Texas |
| Faith Squier | 6-1 | OH/RS | Reagan HS / Alamo | San Antonio, Texas |
| Kayla Weixelman | 6-1 | MB/RS | Industrial HS / TEXSTAR | Vanderbilt, Texas |
Katie Karbo
5-7 | Libero/DS | Azle, Texas | All Saints Episcopal HS / Texas Advantage VBC
Katie Karbo is a 5-7 libero/defensive specialist from Alze, Texas. She played for All Saints Episcopal and was a member of the Texas Advantage Volleyball Club. This past summer, Karbo helped the TAV 18 Black team earn a bronze medal at USA Nationals. Karbo also led All Saints Episcopal to the 2015 Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship runner up. She was a member of the 2013 SPC Championship team.
"Katie is a serious competitor with great skills passing, serving, and defending," Platt said. "She has played a high level of volleyball and has great volleyball instincts with a no fear defensive attitude. We are looking for her to step in right away and compete for the libero position."
Megan Duncan
6-1 | OH/RS | Plano, Texas | Plano Senior HS / Mad Frog VBC
Megan Duncan is a 6-1 attacker from Plano, Texas. She plays for Plano Senior High School and was named to the 2014 All-District 6-6A First Team. During her senior season, Duncan helped her team to a regional quarterfinal appearance. She has recorded 374 kills, 98 blocks and 372 digs in 121 sets played this season.
"Megan is a great six rotation player who has a heavy arm, athleticism, and great ball control," Platt said. "She will be an immediate impact player adding ball control and a powerful attack. Megan is another one of our signees that has high level of experience and has unlimited potential."
Faith Squier
6-1 | OH/RS | San Antonio, Texas | Reagan HS / Alamo VBC
Faith Squier is a 6-1 hitter from San Antonio, Texas. She played for Reagan High School and was a member of the Alamo Volleyball Club. Squier helped the Lady Rattlers to the 26-6A District Championship this season and back-to-back playoff appearances including 2014 area finalists and 2015 regional quarterfinals appearance.
"Faith is a great addition to our program. She has a high contact point attacking and can play both right and left pins," Platt said. "Faith is determined and has an incredible work ethic. We look for Faith to contribute right away on a pin."
Kayla Weixelman
6-1 | MB/RS | Vanderbilt, Texas | Industrial HS / TEXSTAR VBC
Kayla Weixelman is a 6-1 middle blocker and right side from Vanderbilt, Texas. She comes to Houston after playing for Industrial High School and TEXSTAR Volleyball Club. During her freshman season, Weixelman was named the 2013 District 30-2A Co-Newcomer of the Year. The following season she was named the 2014 District 28-3A Co-offensive MVP.
"I am excited about Kayla's athleticism and potential. Kayla has quickness and a great jump," Platt said. "She really understands blocking and has a natural talent for it. We can't wait to get her in the gym. Kayla will adjust quick to the fast tempo of being a middle in college."
NEXT SERVE
Houston Volleyball is set to face Tulsa and SMU this weekend on the road. The Cougars take on Tulsa on Friday at 1 p.m. due to a women's basketball game scheduled later that night. Houston then heads to Dallas, Texas, for a Sunday match vs. SMU at 1 p.m.
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