McGuyre Announces 2023 VB Signing Class
11/10/2022 2:12:00 PM | Volleyball
BU signs seven to 2023 volleyball roster
WACO, Texas – Head coach Ryan McGuyre of the Baylor volleyball team announced his 2023 signing class, revealed Thursday.
Seven student-athletes have committed to join the Bears' squad for the 2023 season.
Manuela Bibinbe | MB | 6'3" | Yaounde, Cameroon | Missouri State West Plains
A transfer from Missouri State West Plains … She was the Region 16 Player of the Year and a First Team All-American in 2021 … At MSUWP, she helped the Grizzlies to be Region 16 champions in both the Fall and Spring of 2021 with the Grizzlies finishing third in the Rankings for the Fall season … Graduated high school from Lycee d'Etoug-Ebe in Cameroon.
McGuyre on Bibinbe: "Manuela will be bringing an aggressive arm and beautiful smile to Baylor volleyball. She is a tall, strong and physical athlete with a determined heart and strong work ethic. I am confident Manuela will make an immediate impact on the court and in the locker room. She has a tender and caring heart with a competitive spirit. This is an athlete that will be very fun to watch."
Kendal Murphy | OH | 6'3" | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Horizon HS
The No. 18 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … Plays club for Revolution Volleyball Academy … Amassed more than 300 kills, 180 aces, 800 digs and 160 blocks in her prep career … In 2019, she was named the Northeast Valley Region Player of the Year, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, PVUSD All-District Team, Horizon HS MVP, AIA 5A Second Team All-Conference, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, PrepVolleyball.com Frosh 59 List and she was a finalist for the PrepVolleyball.com Freshman of the Year … In 2020, she was the PVUSD Player of the Year, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, HHS Coaches Award and AVCA Phenom … In 2021, she was the 5A Northeast Valley Region Player of the Year, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, PVUSD All-District Team, Nike Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team, AIA 5A Conference Player of the Year, AIA 5A First Team All-Conference, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, AZCentral Sports Award Athlete of the Week, Nominee for AZCentral Sports Award Volleyball Athlete of the Year, AVCA Phenom and GJNC MVP for the National Division … In her senior year, she was a member of the PrepVolleyball.com Nike Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team, VBall Recruiter Nike Tournament of Champions Show Stopper and a member of the Westwood Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team … In 2022, she and her team were the Regional Champions and AIA 5A State Champions, also named a 2022 AVCA High School All-Region selection.
McGuyre on Murphy: "Kendal is a pure six-rotation athlete with ability to elevate and terminate. She is an exciting athlete who is consistently communicating and making her teammates better. Kendal has a genuine love for the game and a healthy drive to keep improving. She has a strong volleyball IQ with a great foundation of training and executing every skill. Fans will love her contagious energy."
Kyndal Stowers | OH | 5'11" | Denton, Texas | Guyre HS
The No. 16 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … No. 1 player out of Texas according to PrepDig.com ... Plays club for Texas Advantage Volleyball … Amassed 1,330 kills and 92 aces in her prep career … In 2019, she was the DFW Newcomer of the Year … She was All-District in back-to-back years '19 and '20 … The 2021 District MVP … She earned Academic All-District Honors … She and her team were the 2019 Regional Finalists, 2020 Regional Semi-Finalist and the 2021 and 2022 District Champions … Named Denton Record-Chronicle's All-Area teams for 2019-2021 ... Named 2022 AVCA High School Second-Team All-America, Under Armour All-American, AVCA First Team Best and Brightest Award and Academic All-District 5-6A ... 2022 District 5-6A Most Valuable Player, her team making it to the Regional Semi-Finals ... Her brother, Eli, is a quarterback at Texas A&M University ... Her mom is a Baylor graduate.
McGuyre on Stowers: "Kyndal is another pure six-rotation athlete with a powerful arm and incredible defensive and instinctive skills. Kyndal is a selfless athlete with a gritty and determined work ethic. She is consistently rising to the top. She executes at the highest level and is at her best when the match is on the line. Her speed of learning and ability to perform on command make her an incredible addition to Baylor. Most importantly, she competes for a bigger purpose than herself."
Harley Kreck | S | 6'0" | Emory, Texas | Rains HS
The No. 19 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … Played at Rains HS under coach Kaley Jones ... Played club for Skyline Juniors Dallas under Ryan Mitchell … She and her team were 2021 District Champions … She was the East Texas Freshman of the Year, a member of the All-State Team, District Freshman of the Year and two-time District MVP ... Earned first place at the Willis Point Tournament then second place in another year, also placing third at the Wimberly Tournament ... Also lettered in track for Rains HS, running in five Gold Medal meets for the Wildcats as well as being an area qualifier ... Member of the National Honors Society, Student Council and FCA ... Mother (Sarah Sivertson Kreck), aunt (Cory Sivertson Williams) and cousin (Callie Williams) played volleyball at Baylor and uncle Jason Williams was an assistant coach while aunt (Krista Sivertson Sheldon) also played and coached collegiate volleyball.
McGuyre on Kreck: "I believe Harley to be the top setter in Texas and am thrilled to have her elite-level hands joining our program. Harley is a strong, athletic setter that can be both offensive and defensive. She commands the court well with determined focus and energy. She is a beautiful teammate that leads by example and with encouragement."
Victoria Davis | MB | 6'2" | Santa Clarita, Calif. | West Ranch HS
Plays club for Legacy Volleyball … Three-time varsity Foothill League Champions… She is a two-time member of the All-League First Team, four-time Honor Scholar-Athlete Award recipient and 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Volleyball MVP … Daughter of beach volleyball Olympian and current head volleyball coach of The Master's University, Annett Davis.
McGuyre on Davis: "Tori comes from an extremely athletic family and brings her own elite level of athleticism to the court. Tori's ability to elevate and annihilate the ball is impressive. Her explosiveness brings incredible offensive potential to Baylor, and her quickness will make her a strong defensive athlete. She already lives a life filled with maturity and selflessness. As a coach, I am inspired by how she pours into others and her willingness to learn and improve. Tori may be the most explosive jumper to ever compete at Baylor."
Joya Screen | OH | 6'3" | Dacula, Ga. | North Gwinnett HS
Plays club for Rio Volleyball Club … In 2019, she was AVCA All-Region Second Team and her high school squad made the sweet 16 … In the 2020 season, she was AVCA All-Region Second Team and her high school team made the final four while being County and Region champions … In 2021, she and her North Gwinnett team went to the elite eight and were Region champions … A 2022 AVCA High School All-Region selection as well as AVCA High School First Team All-America selection, while her HS squad were Region champions and advanced to the final four and she was named Gwinnett County Super 6 as well as Region Player of the Year … Related to Ralph Garr, former professional baseball player, scout, coach and National League All-Star.
McGuyre on Screen: "Joya is an exceptionally gifted athlete who can play several positions. She is a high flyer with an explosive arm. She combines a healthy determination with a steadfast spirit. She brings depth of character and depth to our front court."
Tehani Ulufatu | L/DS | 5'5" | San Francisco, Calif. | Marin Catholic HS
Plays club for Absolute 18 Black under Tom Amberg in San Rafael, Calif. ... In 2019, she made varsity volleyball as a freshman for the Wildcats at Marin Catholic, MCAL Champions, NCS Champions, NorCal Champions and were the runners-up of the State Championship s in the open division under coach Jake Spain ... In the 2021 season, she and her varsity team were MCAL Champions and NCS Champions under coach Jake Spain ... Her senior season in 2022 she was the team captain and the MVP of the Durango Tournament; Stockton Classic Champions and 2nd place in the MCAL under coach Jane Seslar ... Has had over 50 aces, 60 assists and 340 digs in her prep career ... Member of the Honor Roll and Dean's List for her school as well as a National Honors Society member and CSF member.
McGuyre on Ulufatu: "Tehani is an elite-level libero who competes with an infectious joy and energy. She is passionate about everything she does. She is tough and fearless on the court while remaining consistent in her kindness towards others. She will be a great addition to Baylor volleyball."
To stay up to date on all things Baylor volleyball, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @BaylorVBall.
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Seven student-athletes have committed to join the Bears' squad for the 2023 season.
Manuela Bibinbe | MB | 6'3" | Yaounde, Cameroon | Missouri State West Plains
A transfer from Missouri State West Plains … She was the Region 16 Player of the Year and a First Team All-American in 2021 … At MSUWP, she helped the Grizzlies to be Region 16 champions in both the Fall and Spring of 2021 with the Grizzlies finishing third in the Rankings for the Fall season … Graduated high school from Lycee d'Etoug-Ebe in Cameroon.
McGuyre on Bibinbe: "Manuela will be bringing an aggressive arm and beautiful smile to Baylor volleyball. She is a tall, strong and physical athlete with a determined heart and strong work ethic. I am confident Manuela will make an immediate impact on the court and in the locker room. She has a tender and caring heart with a competitive spirit. This is an athlete that will be very fun to watch."
Kendal Murphy | OH | 6'3" | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Horizon HS
The No. 18 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … Plays club for Revolution Volleyball Academy … Amassed more than 300 kills, 180 aces, 800 digs and 160 blocks in her prep career … In 2019, she was named the Northeast Valley Region Player of the Year, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, PVUSD All-District Team, Horizon HS MVP, AIA 5A Second Team All-Conference, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, PrepVolleyball.com Frosh 59 List and she was a finalist for the PrepVolleyball.com Freshman of the Year … In 2020, she was the PVUSD Player of the Year, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, HHS Coaches Award and AVCA Phenom … In 2021, she was the 5A Northeast Valley Region Player of the Year, Northeast Valley All-Region First Team, PVUSD All-District Team, Nike Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team, AIA 5A Conference Player of the Year, AIA 5A First Team All-Conference, Sports360AZ Honorable Mention All-Academic Team, AZCentral Sports Award Athlete of the Week, Nominee for AZCentral Sports Award Volleyball Athlete of the Year, AVCA Phenom and GJNC MVP for the National Division … In her senior year, she was a member of the PrepVolleyball.com Nike Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team, VBall Recruiter Nike Tournament of Champions Show Stopper and a member of the Westwood Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team … In 2022, she and her team were the Regional Champions and AIA 5A State Champions, also named a 2022 AVCA High School All-Region selection.
McGuyre on Murphy: "Kendal is a pure six-rotation athlete with ability to elevate and terminate. She is an exciting athlete who is consistently communicating and making her teammates better. Kendal has a genuine love for the game and a healthy drive to keep improving. She has a strong volleyball IQ with a great foundation of training and executing every skill. Fans will love her contagious energy."
Kyndal Stowers | OH | 5'11" | Denton, Texas | Guyre HS
The No. 16 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … No. 1 player out of Texas according to PrepDig.com ... Plays club for Texas Advantage Volleyball … Amassed 1,330 kills and 92 aces in her prep career … In 2019, she was the DFW Newcomer of the Year … She was All-District in back-to-back years '19 and '20 … The 2021 District MVP … She earned Academic All-District Honors … She and her team were the 2019 Regional Finalists, 2020 Regional Semi-Finalist and the 2021 and 2022 District Champions … Named Denton Record-Chronicle's All-Area teams for 2019-2021 ... Named 2022 AVCA High School Second-Team All-America, Under Armour All-American, AVCA First Team Best and Brightest Award and Academic All-District 5-6A ... 2022 District 5-6A Most Valuable Player, her team making it to the Regional Semi-Finals ... Her brother, Eli, is a quarterback at Texas A&M University ... Her mom is a Baylor graduate.
McGuyre on Stowers: "Kyndal is another pure six-rotation athlete with a powerful arm and incredible defensive and instinctive skills. Kyndal is a selfless athlete with a gritty and determined work ethic. She is consistently rising to the top. She executes at the highest level and is at her best when the match is on the line. Her speed of learning and ability to perform on command make her an incredible addition to Baylor. Most importantly, she competes for a bigger purpose than herself."
Harley Kreck | S | 6'0" | Emory, Texas | Rains HS
The No. 19 recruit in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com … Played at Rains HS under coach Kaley Jones ... Played club for Skyline Juniors Dallas under Ryan Mitchell … She and her team were 2021 District Champions … She was the East Texas Freshman of the Year, a member of the All-State Team, District Freshman of the Year and two-time District MVP ... Earned first place at the Willis Point Tournament then second place in another year, also placing third at the Wimberly Tournament ... Also lettered in track for Rains HS, running in five Gold Medal meets for the Wildcats as well as being an area qualifier ... Member of the National Honors Society, Student Council and FCA ... Mother (Sarah Sivertson Kreck), aunt (Cory Sivertson Williams) and cousin (Callie Williams) played volleyball at Baylor and uncle Jason Williams was an assistant coach while aunt (Krista Sivertson Sheldon) also played and coached collegiate volleyball.
McGuyre on Kreck: "I believe Harley to be the top setter in Texas and am thrilled to have her elite-level hands joining our program. Harley is a strong, athletic setter that can be both offensive and defensive. She commands the court well with determined focus and energy. She is a beautiful teammate that leads by example and with encouragement."
Victoria Davis | MB | 6'2" | Santa Clarita, Calif. | West Ranch HS
Plays club for Legacy Volleyball … Three-time varsity Foothill League Champions… She is a two-time member of the All-League First Team, four-time Honor Scholar-Athlete Award recipient and 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Volleyball MVP … Daughter of beach volleyball Olympian and current head volleyball coach of The Master's University, Annett Davis.
McGuyre on Davis: "Tori comes from an extremely athletic family and brings her own elite level of athleticism to the court. Tori's ability to elevate and annihilate the ball is impressive. Her explosiveness brings incredible offensive potential to Baylor, and her quickness will make her a strong defensive athlete. She already lives a life filled with maturity and selflessness. As a coach, I am inspired by how she pours into others and her willingness to learn and improve. Tori may be the most explosive jumper to ever compete at Baylor."
Joya Screen | OH | 6'3" | Dacula, Ga. | North Gwinnett HS
Plays club for Rio Volleyball Club … In 2019, she was AVCA All-Region Second Team and her high school squad made the sweet 16 … In the 2020 season, she was AVCA All-Region Second Team and her high school team made the final four while being County and Region champions … In 2021, she and her North Gwinnett team went to the elite eight and were Region champions … A 2022 AVCA High School All-Region selection as well as AVCA High School First Team All-America selection, while her HS squad were Region champions and advanced to the final four and she was named Gwinnett County Super 6 as well as Region Player of the Year … Related to Ralph Garr, former professional baseball player, scout, coach and National League All-Star.
McGuyre on Screen: "Joya is an exceptionally gifted athlete who can play several positions. She is a high flyer with an explosive arm. She combines a healthy determination with a steadfast spirit. She brings depth of character and depth to our front court."
Tehani Ulufatu | L/DS | 5'5" | San Francisco, Calif. | Marin Catholic HS
Plays club for Absolute 18 Black under Tom Amberg in San Rafael, Calif. ... In 2019, she made varsity volleyball as a freshman for the Wildcats at Marin Catholic, MCAL Champions, NCS Champions, NorCal Champions and were the runners-up of the State Championship s in the open division under coach Jake Spain ... In the 2021 season, she and her varsity team were MCAL Champions and NCS Champions under coach Jake Spain ... Her senior season in 2022 she was the team captain and the MVP of the Durango Tournament; Stockton Classic Champions and 2nd place in the MCAL under coach Jane Seslar ... Has had over 50 aces, 60 assists and 340 digs in her prep career ... Member of the Honor Roll and Dean's List for her school as well as a National Honors Society member and CSF member.
McGuyre on Ulufatu: "Tehani is an elite-level libero who competes with an infectious joy and energy. She is passionate about everything she does. She is tough and fearless on the court while remaining consistent in her kindness towards others. She will be a great addition to Baylor volleyball."
To stay up to date on all things Baylor volleyball, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @BaylorVBall.
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