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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Third-year head coach Jason Mansfield introduced the additions of Skylar Brady, Ellah Derrer, Addison Massey, and Reese Resmer for the 2026 season through the fall signing interval on Wednesday.
“I am so excited to welcome this 2026 class to K-State,” Mansfield mentioned on his third recruiting class. “I truly believe this is a top-10 class with four exceptional volleyball players who care about the right things, have tremendous character, and a genuine passion to compete.”
“Each of them is a proven winner, having earned medals at the club level and state championships in high school. This group will help continue to push our program forward in the Big 12 and on the national stage.”
Ok-State (14-7, 7-6 Big 12), which is now receiving votes within the newest AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll, returns to Morgan Family Arena to host a pair of Top 25 opponents, beginning tonight when Wildcats face No. 21 Baylor (14-8, 9-5 Big 12) at 6:30 p.m.
The Cats will wrap their four-match homestand Saturday at 1 p.m. with the second version of the 2025 Dillons Sunflower Showdown towards No. 13 Kansas (19-8, 10-3 Big 12). Both matches will broadcast on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
Skylar Brady // Outside Hitter // Bethany, Oklahoma
Brady, a 6-foot-1 exterior hitter, is a two-time First Team All-Conference choice at Bethany High School. She was named to the 4A State All-Tournament crew thrice, serving to the Bronchos to a championship title in 2024, together with a runner-up end in 2023 and semifinal look in 2025.
Brady recorded over 2,600 assaults in her profession at Bethany High School and compiled over 1,500 kills, 160 aces, 590 digs, 100 solo blocks and 40 block assists. Brady completed her profession as Bethany’s all-time kills chief with 1,525.
She is the daughter of Rickey and Stephanie Brady and has 4 siblings: Meg, Ethan, Breck and Rocky. Her dad performed soccer at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1994. He went on to have coaching camp stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Her main is undecided on the time of the discharge.
Mansfield on Brady: “Skylar was our final commit in this class – and in my opinion, an absolute steal. She’s made a seamless transition from middle blocker to outside hitter, quickly developing into an elite all-around player. Skylar has a quick arm, great elevation, and can attack effectively from both pins. What impressed me most, though, is how natural she is in serve receive – she’s a confident, consistent passer with the potential to be elite in that skill.”
Brady on her signing: “I chose K-State because it felt the most like home, everyone was so welcoming and supportive, I am super excited for the opportunity to play high level volleyball and build relationships with my teammates and coaches.”
Ellah Derrer // Middle Blocker // Davenport, Iowa
A local of Davenport, Iowa, Ellah Derrer had a standout profession at Assumption High School the place she was named the MAC Player of the Year and Iowa 3A State Player of the Year. Derrer led Assumption to the 2025 3A State Championship title, incomes MVP recognition.
A 3-time First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference choice, Derrer capped her profession at Assumption as the varsity document holder in profession blocks (369), hitting share, and blocks in a single season. She additionally completed third all-time in complete kills (1,083) and tallied 172 digs with 113 service aces in her profession.
The 6-foot-3 center blocker is the daughter of Ryan and Callista Derrer, and has two siblings, Landen and Mylanah. Derrer plans to main in training whereas attending Ok-State.
Mansfield on Derrer: “We identified Ellah early in her high school career, and her growth each year has been remarkable. Her combination of height, length, athleticism, and skill makes her one of the top middle blockers in the class. She’s dominant offensively, at the net, and behind the service line – a rare blend of talent. This past year, she’s shown incredible growth in how she competes and brings passion to every point. If she continues to build confidence, the sky’s the limit for her.”
Derrer on her signing: “I chose K-State not only because I fell in love with the campus and school, but I also fell in love with the coaches and what they stand for. I loved meeting each and every one of them, and the more I met and got to know them, the more obvious my choice was going to be. I also always wanted to compete on a strong and competitive team, and I have confidence Jason, and the whole coaching staff will keep this team competitive!”
Addison Massey //Outside Hitter // Las Cruces, New Mexico
Addison Massey, a 6-foot-1 exterior hitter, was a three-time letterwinner at Las Cruces High School, whereas she was home-schooled. Massey was named the Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year twice, incomes the nationwide award for each the 2023-24 and 2024-25 educational years, after main the Bulldawgs to back-to-back Class 5A State Championship titles.
A 3-time All-State choice and two-time 6A District 3 Player of the Year, Massey amassed over 1,400 kills, 650 digs, and 150 service aces with 58 blocks throughout her profession at Las Cruces. She performed membership for Texas Performance and was named to the Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) National All-Tournament crew twice.
She is the daughter of Kris and Tamie Massey, and has three siblings, Jocelyn, Bailey, and Alexis. Her mother performed tennis at New Mexico State, whereas Jocelyn performed tennis at KU (2023-24) and Bailey did rodeo at NMSU. Her sister Alexis performed seashore volleyball at UTEP (2024) and was a setter at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (2023). She plans to main in accounting throughout her time at Ok-State.
Mansfield on Massey: “Addison is one of the premiere outside hitters in the 2026 class. Her arm and range are elite, and she’s worked incredibly hard to become a complete, all-around player over the past few years. What truly sets her apart is her competitive spirit and passion for the game. She plays with energy, supports her teammates, and is always looking to improve. Addison is a perfect fit for the culture we’re continuing to build here at K-State.”
Massey on her signing: “I chose K-State because of the community, the program, and the coaching staff. The coaches prioritize us players as people before tools, which speaks loudly about their character and culture. I am most excited to compete with great, hard-working girls. Also, the opportunity to play against other high-level athletes also really excites me. It is a new journey, and I am ready to start alongside my fellow Cats.”
Reese Resmer // Middle Blocker // Noblesville, Indiana
Reese Resmer established herself as one of many high volleyball prospects for Noblesville High School. She earned a spot on the 2025 IndyStar Girls Volleyball Preseason Super Team and was ranked No. 72 on the 2026 PrepVolleyball National Top 150 listing. Resmer obtained First Team All-Hoosier Crossroads Conference honors in 2025 after incomes second crew recognition as a junior, whereas additionally being named to the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) 4A All-District Team.
A 6-foot center blocker, Resmer totaled 411 kills her senior yr with 104 blocks and hit at a .446 clip. She ended her highschool profession with 861 kills and 243 blocks with a .395 hitting share. On the membership circuit, she helped lead The Academy Boiler Junior Volleyball Club to a few AAU National Championships (2019 – 11U, 2021 – 13U, and 2022 – 14U) and was honored as an AAU 14U All-American in 2022.
A local of Noblesville, Indiana, Resmer is the daughter of Devyn and Lindsay Resmer and has an older sister, Riley. Both dad and mom competed collegiately at Southern Illinois – her father in observe and discipline (javelin) and her mom in volleyball (1995-98) – whereas Riley performs volleyball at Harvard. Her father captured the 1998 Missouri Valley Conference javelin title. Resmer’s aunt, Ashley Flannery, performed volleyball at Wake Forest (2000-03), and her uncle, Brad Brown, spent seven seasons within the NHL. Resmer plans to main in enterprise administration at Ok-State.
Mansfield on Resmer: “Reese immediately stood out in the recruiting process with her explosive athleticism. She’s lightning-quick off the ground with a fast arm, and her relentless work ethic really impressed me. She’s constantly working to close blocks and transition efficiently – two challenging skills to master. Reese plays with a genuine love for the game and her teammates, traits that perfectly align with our values at K-State.”
Resmer on her signing: “I love the vision Jason has for this program and his emphasis on culture. When I saw campus and got to know the girls at camp, Kansas State felt like home. I am so excited to get to be a part of this program!”
2026 Ok-State Volleyball Signing Class
“I am so excited to welcome this 2026 class to K-State,” Mansfield mentioned on his third recruiting class. “I truly believe this is a top-10 class with four exceptional volleyball players who care about the right things, have tremendous character, and a genuine passion to compete.”
“Each of them is a proven winner, having earned medals at the club level and state championships in high school. This group will help continue to push our program forward in the Big 12 and on the national stage.”
Ok-State (14-7, 7-6 Big 12), which is now receiving votes within the newest AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll, returns to Morgan Family Arena to host a pair of Top 25 opponents, beginning tonight when Wildcats face No. 21 Baylor (14-8, 9-5 Big 12) at 6:30 p.m.
The Cats will wrap their four-match homestand Saturday at 1 p.m. with the second version of the 2025 Dillons Sunflower Showdown towards No. 13 Kansas (19-8, 10-3 Big 12). Both matches will broadcast on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
Skylar Brady // Outside Hitter // Bethany, Oklahoma
Brady, a 6-foot-1 exterior hitter, is a two-time First Team All-Conference choice at Bethany High School. She was named to the 4A State All-Tournament crew thrice, serving to the Bronchos to a championship title in 2024, together with a runner-up end in 2023 and semifinal look in 2025.
Brady recorded over 2,600 assaults in her profession at Bethany High School and compiled over 1,500 kills, 160 aces, 590 digs, 100 solo blocks and 40 block assists. Brady completed her profession as Bethany’s all-time kills chief with 1,525.
She is the daughter of Rickey and Stephanie Brady and has 4 siblings: Meg, Ethan, Breck and Rocky. Her dad performed soccer at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1994. He went on to have coaching camp stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Her main is undecided on the time of the discharge.
Mansfield on Brady: “Skylar was our final commit in this class – and in my opinion, an absolute steal. She’s made a seamless transition from middle blocker to outside hitter, quickly developing into an elite all-around player. Skylar has a quick arm, great elevation, and can attack effectively from both pins. What impressed me most, though, is how natural she is in serve receive – she’s a confident, consistent passer with the potential to be elite in that skill.”
Brady on her signing: “I chose K-State because it felt the most like home, everyone was so welcoming and supportive, I am super excited for the opportunity to play high level volleyball and build relationships with my teammates and coaches.”
Ellah Derrer // Middle Blocker // Davenport, Iowa
A local of Davenport, Iowa, Ellah Derrer had a standout profession at Assumption High School the place she was named the MAC Player of the Year and Iowa 3A State Player of the Year. Derrer led Assumption to the 2025 3A State Championship title, incomes MVP recognition.
A 3-time First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference choice, Derrer capped her profession at Assumption as the varsity document holder in profession blocks (369), hitting share, and blocks in a single season. She additionally completed third all-time in complete kills (1,083) and tallied 172 digs with 113 service aces in her profession.
The 6-foot-3 center blocker is the daughter of Ryan and Callista Derrer, and has two siblings, Landen and Mylanah. Derrer plans to main in training whereas attending Ok-State.
Mansfield on Derrer: “We identified Ellah early in her high school career, and her growth each year has been remarkable. Her combination of height, length, athleticism, and skill makes her one of the top middle blockers in the class. She’s dominant offensively, at the net, and behind the service line – a rare blend of talent. This past year, she’s shown incredible growth in how she competes and brings passion to every point. If she continues to build confidence, the sky’s the limit for her.”
Derrer on her signing: “I chose K-State not only because I fell in love with the campus and school, but I also fell in love with the coaches and what they stand for. I loved meeting each and every one of them, and the more I met and got to know them, the more obvious my choice was going to be. I also always wanted to compete on a strong and competitive team, and I have confidence Jason, and the whole coaching staff will keep this team competitive!”
Addison Massey //Outside Hitter // Las Cruces, New Mexico
Addison Massey, a 6-foot-1 exterior hitter, was a three-time letterwinner at Las Cruces High School, whereas she was home-schooled. Massey was named the Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year twice, incomes the nationwide award for each the 2023-24 and 2024-25 educational years, after main the Bulldawgs to back-to-back Class 5A State Championship titles.
A 3-time All-State choice and two-time 6A District 3 Player of the Year, Massey amassed over 1,400 kills, 650 digs, and 150 service aces with 58 blocks throughout her profession at Las Cruces. She performed membership for Texas Performance and was named to the Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) National All-Tournament crew twice.
She is the daughter of Kris and Tamie Massey, and has three siblings, Jocelyn, Bailey, and Alexis. Her mother performed tennis at New Mexico State, whereas Jocelyn performed tennis at KU (2023-24) and Bailey did rodeo at NMSU. Her sister Alexis performed seashore volleyball at UTEP (2024) and was a setter at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (2023). She plans to main in accounting throughout her time at Ok-State.
Mansfield on Massey: “Addison is one of the premiere outside hitters in the 2026 class. Her arm and range are elite, and she’s worked incredibly hard to become a complete, all-around player over the past few years. What truly sets her apart is her competitive spirit and passion for the game. She plays with energy, supports her teammates, and is always looking to improve. Addison is a perfect fit for the culture we’re continuing to build here at K-State.”
Massey on her signing: “I chose K-State because of the community, the program, and the coaching staff. The coaches prioritize us players as people before tools, which speaks loudly about their character and culture. I am most excited to compete with great, hard-working girls. Also, the opportunity to play against other high-level athletes also really excites me. It is a new journey, and I am ready to start alongside my fellow Cats.”
Reese Resmer // Middle Blocker // Noblesville, Indiana
Reese Resmer established herself as one of many high volleyball prospects for Noblesville High School. She earned a spot on the 2025 IndyStar Girls Volleyball Preseason Super Team and was ranked No. 72 on the 2026 PrepVolleyball National Top 150 listing. Resmer obtained First Team All-Hoosier Crossroads Conference honors in 2025 after incomes second crew recognition as a junior, whereas additionally being named to the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) 4A All-District Team.
A 6-foot center blocker, Resmer totaled 411 kills her senior yr with 104 blocks and hit at a .446 clip. She ended her highschool profession with 861 kills and 243 blocks with a .395 hitting share. On the membership circuit, she helped lead The Academy Boiler Junior Volleyball Club to a few AAU National Championships (2019 – 11U, 2021 – 13U, and 2022 – 14U) and was honored as an AAU 14U All-American in 2022.
A local of Noblesville, Indiana, Resmer is the daughter of Devyn and Lindsay Resmer and has an older sister, Riley. Both dad and mom competed collegiately at Southern Illinois – her father in observe and discipline (javelin) and her mom in volleyball (1995-98) – whereas Riley performs volleyball at Harvard. Her father captured the 1998 Missouri Valley Conference javelin title. Resmer’s aunt, Ashley Flannery, performed volleyball at Wake Forest (2000-03), and her uncle, Brad Brown, spent seven seasons within the NHL. Resmer plans to main in enterprise administration at Ok-State.
Mansfield on Resmer: “Reese immediately stood out in the recruiting process with her explosive athleticism. She’s lightning-quick off the ground with a fast arm, and her relentless work ethic really impressed me. She’s constantly working to close blocks and transition efficiently – two challenging skills to master. Reese plays with a genuine love for the game and her teammates, traits that perfectly align with our values at K-State.”
Resmer on her signing: “I love the vision Jason has for this program and his emphasis on culture. When I saw campus and got to know the girls at camp, Kansas State felt like home. I am so excited to get to be a part of this program!”
2026 Ok-State Volleyball Signing Class
| Name | Pos. | Height | Hometown / High School / Club |
| Skylar Brady | OH | 6-1 | Bethany, Okla. / Bethany HS / Oklahoma Peak Performance |
| Ellah Derrer | MB | 6-4 | Davenport, Iowa / Davenport Assumption / Iowa Select VBC |
| Addison Massey | OH | 6-1 | Las Cruces, N.M. / Las Cruces High School / Texas Performance |
| Reese Resmer | MB | 6-0 | Noblesville, Ind. / Noblesville HS / Boiler Juniors Volleyball Club |
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