Kramer Adds Three to 2019 Class
12/20/2018 4:26:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Head coach Jill Kramer signs added three Texas natives to the 2019 class.
FORT WORTH, Texas – TCU volleyball head coach Jill Kramer announced the addition of three Texas natives to the 2019 signing on Thursday afternoon.
Madilyn Cole (Magnolia, Texas), Ina Ignacio (Allen, Texas) and Bella Swafford (Johnson City, Texas) complete the 2019 class for the Horned Frogs as all seven incoming freshmen hail from the state of Texas. The three newest signees join Julia Adams (Plano, Texas), Afedo "Smiley" Manyang (Fort Worth, Texas), Audrey Nalls (Waxahachie, Texas) and McKenzie Nichols (Southlake, Texas) as members of the 2019 signing class.
"Madi, Bella, and Ina round out what will be the most highly touted recruiting class in TCU volleyball history," Kramer said. "Everyone in this class brings not only volleyball talent, but culture, community and academic commitment. They all see the vision we have for TCU volleyball and are truly great Horned Frogs in every sense of the word. Our 2019 class is another building block for our program to continue to grow."
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Madilyn Cole
6-3 | MB | Magnolia HS | Magnolia, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Two-year letterwinner at Magnolia High School under head coach Ashley Farris … also played one year at Northern Burlington County Regional High School in Columbus, N.J. … named to the 2016 and 2017 AVCA Phenom Lists … 2017 20-5A District Newcomer of the Year … ranked No. 2 in District 20-5A for the 2017 season in total blocks with 98 … earned a spot on the 2015 WJIVL First-Team and the 2015 All-Start Olympic Conference First-Team … named the 2015 NBHS Varsity Team MVP … broke the NBHS single-season kills and blocks records … also broke the NBHS career-record in blocks … 2015 Burlington County Player of the Year … 2016 AAU Academic All-American … ranked third in the state of New Jersey in total blocks in 2015 with 121 … 2014 USAV GJNC MVP for her club team CJVA 13 Black … also a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta
Kramer on Cole:
"Madi is a player who has the drive and potential to be really special. She is long and explosive with a whip of an arm, has a great blocking presence at the net and can take a lot of space away from a hitter. She is very competitive both on the court and in the classroom and is willing to put in the time and effort necessary to learn and grow in both. Madi is kind, humble and a servant leader by nature, which you can never have enough of in any program."
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Ina Ignacio
5-6 | DS/L | Allen HS | Allen, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Three-year letterwinner at Allen High School under head coach Kelley Gregoriew … named to the PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces 150 list … helped lead high school team to 2016 District 9-6A Championship and was named to the 2016 District 9-6A All-District Team Honorable Mention … played for Summit Volleyball Club which took the bronze medal at the 2017 USAV Junior National Championships in the 16 Open division … three-time Skyline Royal Best Defensive Player from 2014-16 … finished high school career with 619 digs, 2.43 digs per set and 51 service aces … also a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the 2016 District 9-6A Academic All-District Team.
Kramer on Ignacio:
"Ina is someone we knew we wanted to be a part of TCU volleyball from the moment we watched her play. She has great vision and an outstanding platform, is very coachable and has been trained by a great coach in Andy Gass. Ina has competed alongside Julia Adams for years and their team has been one of the premier club teams in the country. She is a student of the game in every sense of the word and we are excited to get in the gym with her."
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Bella Swafford
5-8 | DS/L | Lyndon B. Johnson HS | Johnson City, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Four-year letterwinner at Lyndon B. Johnson High School under head coach Heather Wilson … named 2016 and 2017 District 25-3A MVP … earned 2015 District 27-2A Newcomer of the Year … named to the USAV Lone Star Region High Performance Team in 2016 … member of the A2 National Beach Team in 2016 and 2016 … member of the 2017 A1 National Beach Team … placed fifth at the USAV HP Beach Championships in the 15U Division in 2015 … finished high school career with 787 kills, a .445 hitting percentage, 131 service aces, 54 total blocks and 573 total digs … also named to the District 25-3A Academic All-District Teams.
Kramer on Swafford:
"Bella is an exceptional indoor and beach volleyball player. Our staff admires her passion and drive to be great on the court and in the classroom. She is a player that will have a positive impact on the culture of our program because of her work ethic and dedication. She is a highly skilled passer and defender and plays for Austin Juniors Volleyball Club."
Madilyn Cole (Magnolia, Texas), Ina Ignacio (Allen, Texas) and Bella Swafford (Johnson City, Texas) complete the 2019 class for the Horned Frogs as all seven incoming freshmen hail from the state of Texas. The three newest signees join Julia Adams (Plano, Texas), Afedo "Smiley" Manyang (Fort Worth, Texas), Audrey Nalls (Waxahachie, Texas) and McKenzie Nichols (Southlake, Texas) as members of the 2019 signing class.
"Madi, Bella, and Ina round out what will be the most highly touted recruiting class in TCU volleyball history," Kramer said. "Everyone in this class brings not only volleyball talent, but culture, community and academic commitment. They all see the vision we have for TCU volleyball and are truly great Horned Frogs in every sense of the word. Our 2019 class is another building block for our program to continue to grow."
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Madilyn Cole
6-3 | MB | Magnolia HS | Magnolia, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Two-year letterwinner at Magnolia High School under head coach Ashley Farris … also played one year at Northern Burlington County Regional High School in Columbus, N.J. … named to the 2016 and 2017 AVCA Phenom Lists … 2017 20-5A District Newcomer of the Year … ranked No. 2 in District 20-5A for the 2017 season in total blocks with 98 … earned a spot on the 2015 WJIVL First-Team and the 2015 All-Start Olympic Conference First-Team … named the 2015 NBHS Varsity Team MVP … broke the NBHS single-season kills and blocks records … also broke the NBHS career-record in blocks … 2015 Burlington County Player of the Year … 2016 AAU Academic All-American … ranked third in the state of New Jersey in total blocks in 2015 with 121 … 2014 USAV GJNC MVP for her club team CJVA 13 Black … also a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta
Kramer on Cole:
"Madi is a player who has the drive and potential to be really special. She is long and explosive with a whip of an arm, has a great blocking presence at the net and can take a lot of space away from a hitter. She is very competitive both on the court and in the classroom and is willing to put in the time and effort necessary to learn and grow in both. Madi is kind, humble and a servant leader by nature, which you can never have enough of in any program."
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Ina Ignacio
5-6 | DS/L | Allen HS | Allen, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Three-year letterwinner at Allen High School under head coach Kelley Gregoriew … named to the PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces 150 list … helped lead high school team to 2016 District 9-6A Championship and was named to the 2016 District 9-6A All-District Team Honorable Mention … played for Summit Volleyball Club which took the bronze medal at the 2017 USAV Junior National Championships in the 16 Open division … three-time Skyline Royal Best Defensive Player from 2014-16 … finished high school career with 619 digs, 2.43 digs per set and 51 service aces … also a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the 2016 District 9-6A Academic All-District Team.
Kramer on Ignacio:
"Ina is someone we knew we wanted to be a part of TCU volleyball from the moment we watched her play. She has great vision and an outstanding platform, is very coachable and has been trained by a great coach in Andy Gass. Ina has competed alongside Julia Adams for years and their team has been one of the premier club teams in the country. She is a student of the game in every sense of the word and we are excited to get in the gym with her."
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Bella Swafford
5-8 | DS/L | Lyndon B. Johnson HS | Johnson City, Texas
High School/Juniors:
Four-year letterwinner at Lyndon B. Johnson High School under head coach Heather Wilson … named 2016 and 2017 District 25-3A MVP … earned 2015 District 27-2A Newcomer of the Year … named to the USAV Lone Star Region High Performance Team in 2016 … member of the A2 National Beach Team in 2016 and 2016 … member of the 2017 A1 National Beach Team … placed fifth at the USAV HP Beach Championships in the 15U Division in 2015 … finished high school career with 787 kills, a .445 hitting percentage, 131 service aces, 54 total blocks and 573 total digs … also named to the District 25-3A Academic All-District Teams.
Kramer on Swafford:
"Bella is an exceptional indoor and beach volleyball player. Our staff admires her passion and drive to be great on the court and in the classroom. She is a player that will have a positive impact on the culture of our program because of her work ethic and dedication. She is a highly skilled passer and defender and plays for Austin Juniors Volleyball Club."
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