From VCSU Athletics

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSUAthletics.com) – The Valley City State volleyball team has signed eight players to the recruiting class of 2022, head coach Brigitte Greywater has announced. The Vikings welcome Emma Lucas, Delani Clarke, Morgan Freije, Danielle Hagler, JayCee Richter, Sydnie Grager, Hanna Wieland and Brooke Anderson to the volleyball program.

Recruiting Class of 2022
Emma Lucas is a 6-foot-1 utility from Northern Cass High School. Lucas was named All-Region as a junior, All-State as a senior, and was a member of the All-Tournament State Team in 2020 and 2021. Lucas was also named the Region 1 Outstanding Senior.

Delani Clarke is a 5-foot-6 setter/defensive specialist from Bismarck Century High School. She was named First Team WDA, Second Team Class A All-State. Clarke is a two-time state champion and reached 1,000 career assists as a senior.

Morgan Freije is a 5-foot-11 outside hitter/middle blocker from Langdon-EM High School. Freije was named the 2021 Midco Sports Player of the Year as a senior. She was a three time member of the All-Tournament State Team (2019, 2020, 2021), a three-time All-Region selection and a two-time All-State selection.

Danielle Hagler is a 5-foot-11 outside hitter/middle blocker from North Star High School. She was a five-time All-Region selection and named All-State three times. Hagler also earned Region 4 Outstanding Senior in 2021.

JayCee Richter is a 5-foot-7 defensive specialist from Linton-HMB High School. She is a four-time All-District member, named All-State twice, and a two-time All-Tournament State Team recipient (2020, 2021). Richter was also named the 2021 Class B Outstanding Senior.

Sydnie Grager is a 6-foot-1 middle blocker from Carrington High School. Grager has been a two-time All-District selection.

Hanna Wieland is a 5-foot-6 defensive specialist from Barnes County North High School. She joins the Vikings after being named All-District as a senior.

Brooke Anderson is a 5-foot-7 defensive specialist from Rugby High School.  She is a two-time All-District selection and was named All-Region as a junior.