DETROIT -- Head coach
Tim Koth and the Wayne State University volleyball program have announced the addition of Ella Uganski (Jension, Mich.) and Keilyn Carpenter (Vermontville, Mich. / Maple Valley) via National Letters earlier this week.
"Today is a great day for Warrior Volleyball as we add Keilyn and Ella to our team for the Fall of 2021," said Koth. "Both are outstanding competitors, exceptional students and come from great families - all qualities that will make them great Warriors. Looking forward to them joining us in the Matthaei soon."
Keilyn Carpenter
6-1 / Outside Hitter
Vermontville, Mich. / Maple Valley High School
High School: Will be a 2021 graduate of Maple Valley High School ... was a three-year team captain and a four-time letterwinner for the Lions and head coach Sarah Carpenter ... concluded prep career with 2,200 kills, 1,110 digs, 344 service aces and 79 blocks ... led MVHS to an 18-9 record as a senior, while collecting 429 kills, 63 aces, 188 digs and 12 blocks ... tallied 690 kills plus 106 aces, 271 digs and 22 blocks as a junior as Maple Valley finished second in the league and compiled a 35-13-3 overall record ... the Lions also finished second during her sophomore season where she posted 623 kills, 105 aces, 346 digs and 32 blocks ... finished with 458 kills, 70 aces, 305 digs and 13 blocks as a freshman as MVHS went 20-24-1 ... was a four-time First Team All-Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) honoree and a three-time First Team All-Barry County selection ... received Second Team All-Barry County recognition as a freshman ... is a member of the National Honor Society and carries a 3.9 GPA ... played club volleyball for Attack VBC and head coaches Steve Fitzpatrick and Kevin McMillan.
Personal: Full name--Keilyn L. Carpenter ... born on June 17, 2003, in Charlotte, Mich. ... daughter of Bryan and Sarah Carpenter ... father was four-year baseball letterwinner (1994-97) at Olivet College as a pitcher ... recorded 10 wins and seven saves in 115.2 innings with 52 strikeouts ... mother was a four-year volleyball letterwinner (1993-96) at Olivet College as a middle blocker ... plans to major in Psychology.
Coach Koth on Keilyn
"At 6-1, Keilyn is a long, athletic outside hitter that has the potential to be dominating. She is very intelligent, and absorbs information which has really helped her develop quickly in the last year. If she continues, I think she has the chance to impact us immediately and be a dominating player for the Warriors for the years to come."
Ella Uganski
6-1 / Middle Blocker
Jenison, Mich. / Jenison
High School: Will be a 2021 graduate of Jenison High School ... was a team captain and a three-time varsity letterwinner for the Jension Wildcats and head coaches Allison Sagraves and Joe Steenhuysen ... hit .262 with 256 kills and 78 blocks during senior campaign ... helped JHS to a 37-13 overall record plus a 12-0 Ottawa-Kent (OK) Black Division league mark as a junior, hitting .320 with 265 kills and 82 blocks ... powered squad to a 41-14 overall record and an 11-1 mark in the conference during sophomore season, while hitting .182 with 200 kills and 117 blocks ... was an All-OK Red Division selection in 2019 ... an Honor Roll student with a 4.26 GPA ... ranked in the top five in her graduating class ... played club volleyball for Far Out 17 Black and head coach Alan Kaufman.
Personal: Full name--Ella G. Uganski ... born on May 5, 2003, in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... daughter of Steve and Lisa Uganski ... has a younger sister, Lydia ... is undecided on academic major.
Coach Koth on Ella
"I was sold on Ella when she came to Warrior Volleyball Camp. She is another long, athletic player that competes well and has a great court presence. Also 6-1, she brings more size to the court and some experience after playing high level club. As she continues to refine her skill, and improve her strength over the next club season, we expect her to be ready to impact the Warriors when she arrives next fall."
