KOKOMO, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo volleyball program has announced its 2026 recruiting class, a group that features seven student-athletes, including six freshmen and one transfer.

The Cougar volleyball program is coming off another successful season in 2025, continuing its tradition as one of the premier programs in the River States Conference and NAIA. IU Kokomo finished with an overall record of 32-6 and a perfect 16-0 mark in River States Conference play, capturing the RSC regular season and tournament championships.

The Cougars once again competed among the nation's elite at the NAIA Volleyball Championship Final Site, earning their third consecutive top-16 finish before concluding another memorable season. IU Kokomo will look to build on that success as they welcome a talented incoming class to campus this fall.

Head coach Heather Hayes, entering her 14th season at the helm of the program, alongside assistant coaches Lori Elson and Olivia Brooke and Volunteer Director of Operations Randy Fishman, are excited to welcome another talented group of student-athletes to the Cougar Volleyball family.

2026 Recruiting Class:

Claire Campanello | Setter | Elkhart, IN | Concord HS
Claire Campanello is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from Concord High School. A standout setter for the Minutemen, Campanello was a four-year varsity volleyball player, earning academic honors all four years while also being named a scholar athlete all four years of her prep career. She was a two-time All-Conference selection and served as a three-year team captain, while also competing in basketball for one season and track and field for three seasons during her high school career. Campanello was a two-time Kiwanis Athlete of the Year honoree, was named Goshen News Athlete of the Week, and earned Sports Michiana Student-Athlete of the Week recognition.

Campanello plans on majoring in Biology at IU Kokomo.

Makenzie Creviston | Right Side | Coatesville, IN | Greencastle HS
Makenzie Creviston is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from Greencastle High School. A standout right side hitter for the Tiger Cubs, Creviston was a four-year varsity volleyball player and three-year varsity softball athlete, earning a decorated prep career both on the court and in the classroom. She was a four-year Academic All-Conference selection, earned cumulative academic honors all four years, and was a member of the National Technical Honor Society. On the court, Creviston was a three-time All-Putnam County selection and was named the 2024 Putnam County Volleyball Player of the Year. She also earned Volleyball Academic All-State honors and was named All-District in 2025.

Creviston plans on majoring in Biology at IU Kokomo.

Jaycee Jones | PIN | Logansport, IN | Mt. Vernon HS
Jaycee Jones is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from Mt. Vernon High School. A three-year varsity volleyball player for the Marauders, Jones contributed as a steady presence on the court throughout her prep career. She was recognized with the Mental Attitude Award, highlighting her leadership, character, and positive impact on her program. Jones chose IU Kokomo because the campus felt like a strong fit, offering the right balance of being close to home while still providing an independent college experience. She is most looking forward to building new friendships, making memories, and continuing to learn and grow through her experiences as a Cougar student-athlete.

Jones plans on majoring in Education at IU Kokomo.

Gracelynn Olson | Setter | Fruitport, MI | Fruitport HS
Gracelynn Olson is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from Fruitport High School. A standout setter for the Trojans, Olson was a four-year varsity volleyball and soccer student-athlete, serving as a three-year volleyball captain in her prep career. She earned an impressive list of honors, including Academic All-State recognition, First Team All-Conference, All-Area, All-Region, and All-State honors, as well as being named All-Area Setter of the Year. Olson was also a finalist for the MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award and earned the OK Conference Scholar Award and Female Athlete of the Year distinction, while excelling in the classroom as a Summa Cum Laude honoree from 2022–2026 and a four-year Academic Achievement Award recipient.

Olson plans on majoring in Occupational Therapy at IU Kokomo.

Natalie Sevier | PIN | New Palestine, IN | New Palestine HS
Natalie Sevier is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from New Palestine High School. A four-year varsity volleyball player for the Dragons, Sevier also competed in basketball for two seasons and unified track and field for two seasons, establishing herself as a versatile multi-sport athlete. She earned All-Conference recognition, All-County First and Second Team honors, was named Most Improved in 2023 and 2024, and capped her career with a 2025 Most Valuable Player selection while also excelling in the classroom as a four-year Honor Roll student, Core 40 Honors recipient, National Honor Society member, and Sugar Creek Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Sevier plans on majoring in Business Management at IU Kokomo

Rylee Springer | Setter | Evansville, IN | Castle HS | Lindsey Wilson University
Rylee Springer is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after transferring from Lindsey Wilson University ahead of the 2026 spring semester and previously graduating from Castle High School. A setter, Springer was a three-year varsity letter winner for the Knights and was part of one of the most successful runs in program history, helping lead Castle to four SIAC Conference Championships, two 4A Regional Championships, and two 4A State Runner-Up finishes. She also earned academic honors upon graduating high school, balancing success on the court with strong performance in the classroom. Springer chose IU Kokomo because it immediately felt like a place where she belonged.

Springer plans on majoring in Exercise Science at IU Kokomo.

Tia Williams | Defensive Specialist | Kokomo, IN | Kokomo HS
Tia Williams is set to join the IU Kokomo program this fall after recently graduating from Kokomo High School. A defensive specialist, Williams was a four-year varsity volleyball and track & field student-athlete for the Wildkats, earning NCC All-Conference and NCC Academic All-Conference honors while also being named Most Improved Athlete in both girls track and girls volleyball, as well as Most Valuable Athlete for volleyball. In the classroom, Williams was just as accomplished, earning Honor Ring recognition, National Honor Society membership, the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, the Scholar Athlete Award, and the Sue Huggler Scholarship.

Williams plans on majoring in Radiology at IU Kokomo.

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