With the 2024 season complete, we look ahead to the 2025 season, in particular the six incoming freshmen that signed a National Letter of Intent last year to join the Arizona Beach Volleyball family.
The six athletes hail from four different states ranging from Illinois to California and have accomplished a lot during their prep careers.
Below is a little bit more about each of the signees as they prepare to start their college careers at Bear Down Beach:
Madeline Walker
5-9 | Defender
Dallas, Texas
Highland Park High School
- 2x National Champion (AVP East Coast & BVCA Nationals)
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Was the BVCA 16U National Champion in 2022, the AVP East Coast National Champion in 2021 and the BVCA Best Club National Champion in 2021 & 2022
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Played for Madsand Club in Plano, Texas. During her career at Madsand, the club earned Best Club in 2021, 2022, & 2023 (BVCA Points)
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Potential career ambition: children’s therapist or working in pastoral care
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Enjoys playing pickleball, playing with her dog and spending time with friends
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Reason for choosing Arizona: “I chose the University of Arizona for the great team culture, the amazing coaching staff, & the opportunity to pursue a higher education.”
Katie Lambeth
5-11 | Split Blocker
Phoenix, Ariz.
Sandra Day O’Connor High School
- Played high school indoor and beach volleyball and lettered in both for 3 years as an outside hitter and a split blocker for beach volleyball
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Named to 6A 1st Team All-Region for high school beach in 2024 and 2nd Team All-Region for high school indoor in 2023
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3x state champion for Arizona High School Beach Volleyball Division 1 (2022-2024)
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State champion for Arizona High School Indoor Volleyball 6A in 2023
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Ranked 5th in the nation in the BVCA Club v Club in 2023
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High School Athlete of the Month in May 2024
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p1440 Fab 50 athlete (2024)
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Named to 6A All Academic 1st team for High School Indoor and Beach Volleyball from 2021-2024
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2nd in the nation for assists in high school beach volleyball in 2024 (148)
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3rd in the nation for hitting percentage in high school beach volleyball in 2024 (.541)
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5th in the nation for kills in high school beach volleyball in 2024 (148)
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Qualified for Indoor Volleyball nationals 4 times
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