Volleyball Announces 2021 Recruiting Class

Bronx, N.Y. – Head volleyball coach Ian Choi has today announced three student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Fordham Volleyball program next year. Audrey Brown, Alexa Pyle, and Zoe Talabong make up the Class of 2026.
 
"I am very much looking forward to this recruiting class joining the Ramily." Choi said, "I'm confident they are going to thrive and contribute to the continued success here at Fordham."

 

Brown, a 6'1 outside hitter from Birmingham, Mich., has played at Seaholm under head coach Heather Gambone. A three-time varsity captain, Brown is also a three-time MHSAA All-Region selection prior to this senior season. As a freshman, she was named to the Oakland County Red Division All-Conference squad and to the White Division's All-Conference team as a sophomore, in addition to MHSAA All-State Honorable Mention. Brown was also a recipient of the AVCA Best and Brightest award, as well as their All-Region award. Audrey played her club ball for Legacy.
 
"We're graduating two right sides so Audrey's experience at the highest level in club ball will provide solid depth for the position. She's an intelligent and dynamic attacker with considerable upside."
 
Pyle, a 6'3 middle blocker from Spring Branch, Texas, has played at Smithson Valley under head coach Melissa Miller. Enjoyed a tremendous junior season, setting her school's single-season blocks per set record, leading her district, and garnering both First Team All-District and Academic All-District accolades, as well as a San Antonio Express News Game Ball award. As a senior, led her district in hitting percentage (.371) and was named AVCA All-Region 4 and Best & Brightest while again earning both All-District awards. Pyle plays her club ball with San Antonio Juniors.
 

"Alexa is a true 6'3 middle blocker who will bring in solid physicality and athleticism to the position. She's got great athletic instincts and we're all excited to have her."
 
Talabong, a 5'10 outside hitter from Orlando, Fla., has earned four varsity letters at Boone high school under head coach Cole Trimble. A two-time team captain this year and last, she was named her team's MVP as a junior. Talabong garnered All-Conference Metro First Team awards after her sophomore and junior campaigns. She plays her club ball with OTVA where she's had a decorated career – first being named an AAU National Championship All-American for the U14s in 2018 and then helping the U15s to three first-place finishes with at the JVA Championships, Big South National Qualifier, and Sunshine National Qualifier, plus a third-place finish at the USAV National Championships. Last year, she helped the U16s to a bronze finish at the AAU National Championships, as well.

 

"I'm excited for Zoe to step foot onto Rose Hill. She's a dynamic six rotation outside hitter with a mature, competitive mindset who will fit right in with our culture."
 
The trio will join the program for the 2022 campaign. The 2021 Rams have secured a second consecutive postseason berth, a first for the program since 2007-08, and will play #3 Saint Louis on Friday at 5 p.m. at Duquesne in the opening round.