PROVO, Utah - The BYU women's volleyball recruiting class of 2022 has been ranked No. 15 in the country according to PrepVolleyball.com.
"This class brings in physicality to our program that will help at the net and in the back row,” said BYU head coach Heather Olmstead. “They’ve played a lot of high-level volleyball and I’m excited for them to bring that experience to our program. Eden, Hannah and Kate will join the team in January and that will help jump start their careers at BYU. This is invaluable to the success of our 2022 season.”
On PrepVolleyball.com, three of the signees rank in the Top 100 among recruits. Prior is ranked No. 25, followed by Bower at No. 54 and Billeter at No. 81.
HANNAH BILLETER
Billeter, is a 5-11 outside hitter from McKinney, Texas. She attended McKinney Boyd High School. Billeter plans to major in exercise science at BYU.
“Hannah has a great arm and a good platform,” Olmstead said. “I’m excited about her versatility and her ability to help in multiple positions. Hannah’s training and experience will allow for a smooth transition to college volleyball.”
Achievements include:
- AVCA Honorable Mention All-American (2021)
- AVCA Regional Team (2021)
- First Team All-District 5-6a (2019, 2020, 2021
- District 5-6a Offensive Player of the Year (2020, 2021)
- TGCA 5-6a All Star Team (2021)
- Prep Volleyball Top 150, No. 81
- Academic All-District 5-6a (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
EDEN BOWER
From Nampa, Idaho, Bower comes from a long line of BYU athletes. Her father, Danny, played for BYU basketball, while her mother, Caroline, played for BYU volleyball. Additionally, the 6-3 newcomer has two sisters on the team: junior setter Whitney Bower and junior libero Morgan Bower.
Bower played as an outside hitter at Skyview High School and plans to major in wildlife science.
“Eden plays a physical game and loves to be in the gym,” Olmstead said. “She wants to be coached and is excited to follow in the footsteps of her parents and sisters who have played at BYU. Eden always brings the energy and plays with passion.”
Achievements include:
- 5A State Champion (2020, 2021)
- AVCA High School First-Team All-American (2021)
- 5A SIC Player of the Year (2020, 2021)
- All-Tournament Team Durango Classic (2021)
- USA Today National Player of the Year Nominee (2021)
- No. 13 USA Today National Ranking
- Idaho Press Volleyball Player of the Year (2020)
- Honorable mention All-American Prepvolleyball.com (2020)
- First-Team All-State 5A (2020)
- Honorable mention All-State 5A (2018)
- Second-Team All-SIC (2018)
NATALY MORAVEC
From Weston, Connecticut, Moravec played as an outside hitter at Hopkins High School. She stands at 6-2. Her mother, Sheena Shen, played volleyball for BYU Hawaii. She plans to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
“Nataly has put a lot of time into the development of her all-around game,” Olmstead said. “I’m excited about her potential to play six rotations. Nataly has developed a high volleyball IQ because of her desire to learn and be coached.”
Achievements include:
- Under Armour All-American Selection Camp Nominee (2021)
- AVCA High School First Team All-America (2021)
- AVCA Best and Brightest Second Team (2021)
- USA Volleyball Indoor NTDP Winter Training Series U19 (2021)
- AAU Academic All-American (2020, 2021)
- All-FAA League Player (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- Fairchester Athletic Association Champion (2019, 2021)
- AVCA Phenom Watch List (2019, 2020)
- USA Volleyball Indoor HP National Training Girls Select A1 Training Program (2019)
- New Haven Register All-Area Player (2019)
- New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Runner-up (2019)
- All-NEPSAC League Player (2017, 2018, 2019)
- All-Star Player in U14 Classic Division in 45th AAU Girls National Championship
KATE PRIOR
Prior Is joining the Cougars from Henderson, Nevada. At 6-4, Prior played as a middle blocker and a hitter for Nevada State High School. She verbally committed to BYU back in 2019 after being recruited by 20+ schools. She is planning on majoring in exercise science with a minor in business.
“Kate has potential to continue the history of great middle blockers at BYU,” Olmstead said. “She has the length and the quickness to develop into a physical player. I envision Kate being an impact blocker and scorer.”
Achievements include:
- Class of 2022 Under Armour All-American (2021)
- Placed No. 3 at Open Division NIT (2021)
- Arizona Regional Champion (2021)
- First Team All-Conference (2019, 2021)
- Soph79 (2020)
- Club Pre-Season All-America (2019)
- 3A State Champ at Boulder City High School (2019)
- Second Team All-Conference (2018)
- Placed No. 1 at National Division GJNC (2018)