LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven women's volleyball team and fourth-year head coach Mike Kraft announced its incoming recruiting class for 2026.
 
The Bald Eagles welcome four student-athletes from Minnesota, Florida, Ohio and Maryland.
 
"We are very excited to about these four ladies of our 2026 incoming class," said Kraft. "They are proven winners both on the court and in the classroom and will add immediate competition to the positions they play."
 
The future Bald Eagles have all either signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at The Haven or have been accepted and/or are enrolled at Lock Haven.
 
 
Meet the newest Lock Haven volleyball student-athletes:
 
Morgan Johnson
Position: Libero/DS
Hometown: Otsego, Minnesota
High School: St. Michael-Albertville
Major: Criminal Justice
Awards: 6th Place Team Finish in States in 2025, Lake All-Conference 1st Team Selection in 2025, 2025 Team Captain, 3x Team Defensive MVP in 2023, 2024 and 2025
Statement: I chose to go to Lock Haven University because I feel that it offers a strong combination of athletic and academic programs that will help me succeed. The campus feels very welcoming. I will feel very supported due to the strong sense of the community.
 
Natalie Gibson
Position: Setter
Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida
Highschool: Chiles High school
Major: Pre-PA/ Health Sciences
Accomplishments: 5A Dairy Farmers Player of the Year … All Big Bend Player of the Year … Florida Athletic … Coaches Association All-Star (All-State Selection) … 2x (2024, 2025) 5A State Champion … 3x Chiles Co-MVP and 2x Chiles Offensive MVP … USA Volleyball 2025 Nationals All … Tournament Team (Team Finished 2nd overall in USA division - 2nd highest division in the country) … Southeast Qualifier MVP 2026
Statement: I chose Lock Haven because of the elite team culture and academic rigor of the school. When I came to Lock Haven I was able to see how tightly bonded the girls on the team were, not only on the court but off the court as well. From being around them and watching their games/practices, I could tell that at Lock Haven everyone was committed to bettering themselves and building up their teammates to increase their growth as a team. I knew from then that this was a group I wanted to be a part of. I am so excited that I will get to be a part of a program that is so connected with a Coach who is dedicated to making the team the best it can, all while being able to study for my dream profession, a PA.
 
Sam Rouser
Position: Libero/DS
Home town: Lancaster, Ohio
High School: Fairfield Christian Academy
Major: Health Science
Awards: Mid-State League Player of the Year (2024), 1st Team All-District (2024), 1st Team All Mid-State League (2024), 2nd Team All Mid-State League (2023)
Statement: I chose Lock Haven because of the competitive and supportive environment, the amazing people, and the strong academics.
 
Demi Ross
Position: Outside Hitter/DS
Hometown: Grantsville, Maryland
High school: Northern Garrett High School
Major: Psychology
Awards: 2x WestMAC Player of the Year 2024 & 2025, 3x First-Team All WestMAC 2023, 2024, & 2025
Statement: I chose Lock Haven because It's a place where I know I'll be encouraged and supported to succeed both academically and athletically. I loved the campus and I was drawn to the energy of a young and competitive team where there is an opportunity to contribute and grow as an athlete.