SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth University volleyball coach Kati Bodecker has announced a large and talented incoming class for 2026.
The Pirates welcome nine new players to a team that won a second consecutive Northwest Conference championship last fall. The class includes one transfer and eight first-years.
"I am excited about what might be my largest incoming class since I have been at Whitworth'" Bodecker said. "I am eager to see all nine of these athletes join our current team and make an impact immediately. They clearly represent everything that we stand for in our program. They are all talented volleyball players, great students, impactful in their community and most importantly, demonstrate high level character in everything they do. I believe they will thrive at Whitworth and immediately strengthen our winning culture. I can't wait to coach them."
The Pirates are 95-15 against Northwest Conference opponents over the last six seasons and 172-34 against league foes during Bodecker's 13 years as head coach. Whitworth graduated two starters from a team that finished 21-7 overall and 14-2 in the NWC in 2025.
See below for further information on each player.
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Kaylee Winterroth (transfer) / 5-10 / Middle Blocker
Chattaroy, Wash.. / Riverside HS / Spokane Colleges
Highlights: Kaylee was a volleyball and softball standout in high school at Riverside, earning NEA Volleyball Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2024. She was a two-time All-NEA selection in softball. In her one season for Spokane Colleges, Kaylee led the NWAC in blocks per set (1.44) while averaging 1.34 kills per set..
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McKenna Adams / 5-10 / Middle Blocker
Wesminster, Colo. / Jefferson Acad.
Highlights: McKenna was a second team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State selection in volleyball for Jefferson Academy. She was also a state qualifier in the triple jump and part of the school's 4x100 relay that finished fifth at the state T&F Championships..
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Hailee Biegler / 5-6 / Setter
Spokane, Wash. / Lewis & Clark HS
Highlights: Hailee was a three-year varsity player for the Tigers who earned first team All-Greater Spokane League as a senior in 2025 following a second team selection as a junior.
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Avery Boswell / 5-11 / Outside/Right Side
Greenacres, Wash. / Freeman HS
Highlights: Avery was a three-sport standout for the Scotties. She helped lead the volleyball team to WIAA 2B runner-up finishes in 2025 and 2023 and a third place finish in 2024. She was a three-time first team All-NEA selection and a first team All-State honoree as a senior. She was the NEA doubles MVP in tennis after winning a 2B doubles state title. She was a basketball co-captain.
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Sophie Fox / 5-7 / Setter
Gaston, Ore. / Forest Grove HS
Highlights: Sophie played volleyball and tennis at FGHS. She helped the volleyball team qualify for the OSAA 6A state tournament.
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Paige Kettle / 5-9 / Outside/Right Side
Kirkland, Wash. / Juanita HS
Highlights: Paige was a two-time All-KingCo 4A honoree at Junaita HS. She was a four-year varsity player who also was a National Honor Society member.
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Keyala Krumland / 5-7 / Outside/DS
Kennewick, Wash. / Kamiakin HS
Highlights: Keylala helped the Braves win three straight Mid-Columbia Conference titles and make three trips to the WIAA state tournament from 2023 through 2025. She earned All-Conference honors in 2024 and is a National Honor Society member.
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Madison Pridon / 5-8 / Setter
Carver, Minn. / Chaska HS
Highlights: A three-year varsity player, Madison reached 1,000 career assists during her senior season. She helped Chaska finish 10th at the Minnesota 4A state tournament in 2024 and was Academic All-State in 2025.
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Ahrya Robins / 5-10 / Middle Blocker
Nine Mile Falls, Wash. / Northwest Christian HS
Highlights: Ahrya helped the Crusaders will a WIAA 2B state championship as a senior in 2025. She also played varsity baseball and golf at Northwest Christian.
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