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    Volleyball signs three for 2025 – LSU

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    BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. – Head coach Tonya Johnson announced Wednesday that three new Tigers have signed to play at LSU for the 2025 season.

    The class includes setter Takyla Brown (Austin, Texas), middle blocker Sanaa Donaie (Baytown, Texas) and right side Camryn Jeffery (Columbia, SC).

    “I am excited about this marquee class and what they will bring to our program,” said head coach Tonya Johnson. “It gives us size, depth and volleyball IQ at every position. They are all very dynamic players and have the potential to immediately elevate our competitive gym.

    Brown is a four-year 5-9 varsity setter at Weiss High School in Pflugerville, Texas. She is a Prep Volleyball All-American with a WHS school record 3,780 career assists. Brown averaged 10.0 assists per set during her senior season and has a career-high 1,356 assists in a single season, which ranks her No. 2 in Texas and No. 12 in the country according to MaxPreps . Brown also played club volleyball for Austin Junior Volleyball and was a three-time first-team academic all-district selection. Brown will enroll at LSU in January 2025.

    “Takyla is a dynamic passer who leads like a quarterback and understands the game well,” Coach Johnson said. “Her volleyball IQ and pace will provide us with great leadership on the court.”

    Donaie is a 6-2 middle blocker who leads Goose Creek Memorial High School in Baytown, Texas. This season, Donaie has 4.60 kills per set with a .300 hitting percentage, 71 aces and 1.00 blocks per set (111 total). Donaie is a three-year starter with 3.7 kills per set on 1,244 kills, a career hitting percentage of .333, 167 aces and 324 total blocks (1.00/set). Donaie was a 2023 TGCA All-State selection and Offensive Player of the Year. Donaie played club volleyball for the Absolute Volleyball Academy and will compete this season for Houston Skyline.

    “Sanaa is long, with great lateral speed and a quick arm,” added Coach Johnson. “She brings a high level of physicality to our middle blocker position, offensively and defensively. »

    Jeffery is a four-year starter and floor captain as an outside hitter at Westwood High School in Blythewood, S.C. Jeffery is 6-3 and is a four-time regional player of the year and all-state selection and is the first Westwood High player with 1,000 career kills (1,141). She also had 1.90 blocks per set, 455 total blocks and 94 aces during her high school career. As a senior, Jeffery leads the team with 7.00 kills per set, a .373 hitting percentage, 1.50 blocks per set and 100 total blocks. Jeffery played club volleyball for A5 (2021-2024) and was a member of the JVA National Team in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, she was named to the USAV National Championship All-Tournament Team Jr. 2024 (17U). Jeffery will compete with the Stars this club season.

    “Cam is physical and has a very elite arm,” Coach Johnson said. “She will give us a big presence at the net on the right side and will be able to play well all game.”

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