K-State Volleyball’s 2019 Recruiting Class Ranked No. 20
May 22, 2019 | Volleyball
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State volleyball's 2019 recruiting class, which features five incoming freshmen, was tabbed as the nation's 20th-best, according to PrepVolleyball.com.
The Wildcats' incoming class includes setter Teana Adams-Kaonohi (Honolulu, Hawai'i), outside hitter Anna Dixon (Louisburg, Kansas), middle blocker Faith Hammontree (Shawnee, Kansas), libero/setter Loren Hinkle (Shawnee, Kansas) and defensive specialist/libero Dru Kuck (Sheboygan, Wis.).
"This is a well-rounded class with the ability to make a significant impact on our program due to their collective skill level, athletic makeup and high standards," head coach Suzie Fritz said of the 2019 signing class. "They have had proven academic success and are young women of high character from wonderfully supportive families.
"We are excited about the impact this class can have, both with the culture of the team and the future success of our volleyball program."
Adams-Kaonohi, a 6-foot-1 setter, was a three-year letterwinner at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawai'i, playing her club volleyball for Rainbows VBC. A captain her senior season for the Buff 'n Blue, she was named a 2018 Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball.com as one of the top 150 recruits in the nation while twice being named All-State Fab 15 list. Adams-Kaonohi led her high school and club teams to multiple tournament titles, including a Junior Prep Sports Under-18 tournament championship as a sophomore and Power League Under-18 championship in 2017.
A 6-foot-2 outside hitter from Louisburg, Kansas, Dixon tallied over 2,000 kills in her high school career and is a two-time Class 4A Kansas Player of the Year. She earned an Under Armour All-America Honorable Mention selection along with being named a finalist for the 2018 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year. Dixon led Louisburg High School to back-to-back 4A state runner-up finishes, twice being named first team all-state. Playing her club volleyball for KC Power, she was tabbed a top 50 recruit for the 2019 class by PrepVolleyball.com.
Hammontree, a middle blocker who stands 6-foot-5, led De Soto High School to a 5A substate championship and earned a second-team all-league selection her senior season. She also won back-to-back 2A state titles while at Christian Heritage Academy in her sophomore and junior campaigns while collecting two straight first-team all-state and 2A state all-tournament team nods. Hammontree played her club volleyball for MAVS and was named one of PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces as one of the nation's top 150 recruits.
A 5-foot-10 utility player, Hinkle played outside hitter, defensive specialist and setter in her career at De Soto High School and in club ball with MAVS. As a setter her senior year, she led the Wildcats to a 5A substate championships while earning 5A all-state honorable mention and state all-tournament team accolades. A three-time all-academic team recipient, Hinkle helped her team claim three straight Frontier League titles.
Kuck was listed as the No. 2 recruit in Wisconsin for the class of 2019 according to PrepDig.com. She was named second team all-state in Division I by the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association and co-player of the year in the Fox River Classic Conference. Kuck led the FRCC in digs with 694 – 151 more than her nearest competitor – finishing fourth in the state. The 5-foot-6 libero played her club ball for Milwaukee Sting and was named a PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace as a top-150 recruit in the nation.
The Cats will embark on a nine-day foreign tour of Brazil that includes stops in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo as well as the Brazilian National Team Training Center. While in Brazil, the Wildcats will play five exhibition matches against professional clubs as well as train with the Brazil U20 National Team.
K-State's home opener will be Thursday, September 5 against Clemson at 6 p.m. The matchup with the Tigers kicks off the annual K-State Invitational, which will be played September 5-7. The tournament field also includes Central Arkansas and Omaha.
Season tickets for the 2019 campaign, which start at less than $3 per match, are now on sale. Fans can purchase season tickets by visiting K-StateSports.com/tickets, calling 1-800-221-CATS or stopping by the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State is set to return eight letterwinners from last year's squad, including seniors Sarah Dixon and Mckenzi Weber. The Cats retain 2018 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention selections in Dixon and Gloria Mutiri.
K-State Volleyball Signing Class
The Wildcats' incoming class includes setter Teana Adams-Kaonohi (Honolulu, Hawai'i), outside hitter Anna Dixon (Louisburg, Kansas), middle blocker Faith Hammontree (Shawnee, Kansas), libero/setter Loren Hinkle (Shawnee, Kansas) and defensive specialist/libero Dru Kuck (Sheboygan, Wis.).
"This is a well-rounded class with the ability to make a significant impact on our program due to their collective skill level, athletic makeup and high standards," head coach Suzie Fritz said of the 2019 signing class. "They have had proven academic success and are young women of high character from wonderfully supportive families.
"We are excited about the impact this class can have, both with the culture of the team and the future success of our volleyball program."
Adams-Kaonohi, a 6-foot-1 setter, was a three-year letterwinner at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawai'i, playing her club volleyball for Rainbows VBC. A captain her senior season for the Buff 'n Blue, she was named a 2018 Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball.com as one of the top 150 recruits in the nation while twice being named All-State Fab 15 list. Adams-Kaonohi led her high school and club teams to multiple tournament titles, including a Junior Prep Sports Under-18 tournament championship as a sophomore and Power League Under-18 championship in 2017.
A 6-foot-2 outside hitter from Louisburg, Kansas, Dixon tallied over 2,000 kills in her high school career and is a two-time Class 4A Kansas Player of the Year. She earned an Under Armour All-America Honorable Mention selection along with being named a finalist for the 2018 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year. Dixon led Louisburg High School to back-to-back 4A state runner-up finishes, twice being named first team all-state. Playing her club volleyball for KC Power, she was tabbed a top 50 recruit for the 2019 class by PrepVolleyball.com.
Hammontree, a middle blocker who stands 6-foot-5, led De Soto High School to a 5A substate championship and earned a second-team all-league selection her senior season. She also won back-to-back 2A state titles while at Christian Heritage Academy in her sophomore and junior campaigns while collecting two straight first-team all-state and 2A state all-tournament team nods. Hammontree played her club volleyball for MAVS and was named one of PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces as one of the nation's top 150 recruits.
A 5-foot-10 utility player, Hinkle played outside hitter, defensive specialist and setter in her career at De Soto High School and in club ball with MAVS. As a setter her senior year, she led the Wildcats to a 5A substate championships while earning 5A all-state honorable mention and state all-tournament team accolades. A three-time all-academic team recipient, Hinkle helped her team claim three straight Frontier League titles.
Kuck was listed as the No. 2 recruit in Wisconsin for the class of 2019 according to PrepDig.com. She was named second team all-state in Division I by the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association and co-player of the year in the Fox River Classic Conference. Kuck led the FRCC in digs with 694 – 151 more than her nearest competitor – finishing fourth in the state. The 5-foot-6 libero played her club ball for Milwaukee Sting and was named a PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace as a top-150 recruit in the nation.
The Cats will embark on a nine-day foreign tour of Brazil that includes stops in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo as well as the Brazilian National Team Training Center. While in Brazil, the Wildcats will play five exhibition matches against professional clubs as well as train with the Brazil U20 National Team.
K-State's home opener will be Thursday, September 5 against Clemson at 6 p.m. The matchup with the Tigers kicks off the annual K-State Invitational, which will be played September 5-7. The tournament field also includes Central Arkansas and Omaha.
Season tickets for the 2019 campaign, which start at less than $3 per match, are now on sale. Fans can purchase season tickets by visiting K-StateSports.com/tickets, calling 1-800-221-CATS or stopping by the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State is set to return eight letterwinners from last year's squad, including seniors Sarah Dixon and Mckenzi Weber. The Cats retain 2018 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention selections in Dixon and Gloria Mutiri.
K-State Volleyball Signing Class
| Name | Pos. | Height | Hometown / High School / Club |
| Teana Adams-Kaonohi | S | 6-1 | Honolulu, Hawai'i / Punahou School / Rainbows VBC |
| Anna Dixon | OH | 6-2 | Louisburg, Kan. / Louisburg HS / KC Power |
| Faith Hammontree | MB | 6-5 | Shawnee, Kan. / De Soto HS / MAVS |
| Loren Hinkle | L/S | 5-10 | Shawnee, Kan. / De Soto HS / MAVS |
| Dru Kuck | DS/L | 5-6 | Sheboygan, Wis. / Sheboygan North HS / Milwaukee Sting |
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