VESTAL, N.Y. – Binghamton volleyball coach
Glenn Kiriyama has announced his 2019 recruiting class – a group of three elite scholastic players set to join the program in the fall.
Signing NLIs this week were
Audrey Haworth (Fishers, Ind./Fishers HS),
Regon Kennedy (Vestal, N.Y./Vestal HS) and
Anna Sprys (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny HS).
"We are excited for all three to join us in the fall as each will bring a wide set of skills and experience," Kiriyama said. "As all three are accomplished students and athletes, they will be a pleasure to have in the gym and to coach."
Here is a capsule look at each incoming student-athlete.
Regon Kennedy (Vestal, N.Y./Vestal HS)
- Libero/DS
- Three-year letterwinner at nearby Vestal High
- Two-time Southern Tier Athletic Conference all-star
- Three-time Scholar-Athlete
- All-Division selection as sophomore
- Played club for Whirlwind Volleyball Club from 2012-19
- Earned "Best Digger" award in 2016
- Four year Honor Roll student
Coach Kiriyama says … "
Regon will be a welcome addition to our back row defense. She has a great attitude and passion for the game and is always working to improve."
Anna Sprys (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny HS)
- Six-foot middle blocker
- Four-year letterwinner at North Allegheny High
- First team all-state selection for two-time Pennsylvania AAAA state championship team
- Led team to back-to-back undefeated seasons (47-0)
- Led teams in kills and blocks as senior
- Also played basketball for state runnerup team
- Four-year Scholar-Athlete
Coach Kiriyama says … "
Anna is a versatile middle who brings a ton of experience and talent to the position. Her athleticism will enable us to use her in a verity of ways along the net."
Audrey Haworth (Fishers, Ind./Fishers HS)
- Outside hitter
- Four-year letterwinner at Fishers High in Indiana
- Two-time all-conference selection
- Named to Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) "Watch List" all four years in high school
- Averaged 2.3 kills per set in high school career with kill percentage of 39%
- Amassed 730 career kills
- Captained sectional championship team to 25-5 record and state ranking of No. 5 as senior
- Four-year Dean's List recipient
Coach Kiriyama says … "
Coming from one of the stronger club teams in Indiana, Audrey is already a seasoned all-around player who will immediately be in the mix for playing time as a pin hitter."
