By: Luke Kotcher, Assistant Athletics Communication Director
ROLLA, Mo. – Missouri S&T Women's Volleyball has announced their 2025 signing class of six players.
Kaitlyn Brady | S | Springdale, Ark.
Kaitlyn Brady, a setter, joins Missouri S&T out of Springdale, Arkansas. She earned All-State Tournament Team honors in 2023 and the Chamber of Commerce award during her time at Rogers High School.
"Brady is a fighter and great teammate," head coach
Jacquie Cason said. "She is super coachable and loves being a part of something bigger than herself. She is a great addition to our strong leaders in the setter position."
Elly Decker | OH | Manhattan, Ill.
A 5'8 outside hitter from Manhattan, Illinois, Elly Decker will join Missouri S&T this fall. She was named an All-Conference player at Lincoln Way West High School. Academically, she was an Academic All-State and high Honor Roll student.
"Elly is a textbook example of a 6-rotation OH," Cason said. "She plays back row with the same intensity as she does when she is going for a kill. She is a stable and reliable player and teammate every time she is on the court."
Avery Patton | MB | Lathrop, Mo.
Avery Patton is a 5'11 middle blocker from Lathrop, Missouri. She earned all-district and all-conference honors at Truman High School. Academically, she was a National Honor Society member and an Honor Roll student.
"Avery plays with a lot of fire and passion," Cason said. "Her volleyball IQ and blocking ability is what separates her from most middles."
Addie Schoenberger | RS | Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Addie Schoenberger, a 5'11 right side out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, comes to Rolla after a second-place trophy at the state championship. She was an All-State Tournament team member and an All-State and All-Conference honorable mention. She was a member of the honor roll at Hamilton Sussex High School.
"Addie always plays with a smile on her face," Cason said. "She loves the game and loves watching her teammates succeed. Not only is she a good teammate she can also find a kill in any location on the court."
Danielle Wilke | RS | Palmer Lake, Colo.
Danielle Wilke is a 6'3 right side from Palmer Lake, Colorado. She won the Class 4A state championship this past season at Palmer Ridge High School. She earned PPAC first team All-State honors this season and second team All-State in 2024. She was awarded academic all-state honors in her junior and senior years.
"Dani is gentle giant off the court and passionate on the court," Cason said. "She uses her height to her advantage offensively and defensively and is hard to stop."
Kate Zipprich | MB | Hardin, Ill.
A 6'2 middle blocker out of Hardin, Illinois, Kate Zipprich attends Calhoun High School. She was a 2024 IHSA State Champion, four-time all-conference player and an all-state athlete. Zipprich is also an Illinois State Scholar, a National Honor Society member and a WIVC all-academic athlete.
"Kate is a very athletic and fast in all aspects of the game," Cason said. "Her block is one of the best assets then you watch her run behind and she raises at the ball and can hit it anywhere."
What's Next
Preparation for the 2025 season is underway. The Miners 2025 schedule will be announced this summer.
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