(L to R): Teya Yeomans, Makenzie Jackson, Jenna Garvert
Houk Adds Three to Volleyball Roster for 2024
11/8/2023 4:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
First-year Montana State head volleyball coach Matt Houk announced his first full recruiting class at MSU.
First-year Montana State head volleyball coach Matt Houk announced his first full recruiting class at MSU. Joining the Bobcats in the fall of 2024 are Jenna Garvert a 5-10 setter from Belgrade; Makenzie Jackson, a 6-2 opposite-side hitter from Helena; and Teya Yeomans, a 5-10 outside hitter from Mancos, Colorado.
CLICK HERE FOR JENNA GARVERT HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Garvert, a three-year letterwinner at Belgrade High School, was the Panthers' team MVP as a junior, after earning honorable mention all-conference accolades. This fall, she garnered Big Sky Volleyball Club MVP honors, as well. Off the court, Garvert was a 2021-22 Montana Academic All-State selection.
"Jenna is a great athlete with good length at the setter position," Houk said. "The ball comes out of her hands clean, and she understands how to locate. Being from Belgrade we have had the opportunity to watch her play a lot over this high school season and have been impressed on how she has developed her complete game since we started recruiting her. She's not just a solid setter, as she now shows the ability to serve, dig, and block at a high level as well."
CLICK HERE FOR MACKENZIE JACKSON HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Jackson, a three-year letterwinner at Helena High, leads the Bengals to their second straight state tournament berth this weekend as the No. 2 seed from the West. For her efforts, she was named First Team Western Class AA All-Conference. Jackson also led HHS to a Western AA conference title as a junior. Jackson participated in the Under Armour camp in Dallas, Texas, just one of four players from Montana to get an invite.
An outstanding athlete, she also established herself as one of the state's top high, triple- and long jumpers. Off the court, she has garnered academic all-state honors as well as earning AAU Academic All-America kudos in 2022.
"Makenzie is going to bring some big-time length into the program," Houk said. "She is a lefty opposite who shows the potential to be very whippy and become a shut-down blocker. We are excited about the potential that she comes in with. We think Mackenzie is just starting to scratch the surface on how great of a volleyball player she could be. We cannot wait to get her into the gym and start to develop her efficiencies that will allow her to take great advantage of her awesome athleticism."
CLICK HERE FOR TEYA YEOMANS HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Yeomans serves as team captain at Mancos High School in Colorado where she's led the Bluejays to a 2A San Juan Basin League title this fall with an 11-0 league mark and an 18-1 overall ledger. Yeomans, who recorded 1,000 career kills, is the first female NCAA Division I athlete to sign at her high school.
As a junior, Yeomans was a First Team Colorado 2A All-State selection, as well as an all-conference performer. She also earned AVCA Player of the Week kudos. As a sophomore, Yeomans was a second team all-state pick and a first-team all-conference honoree. She also earned MHS MVP honors. As a freshman, Yeomans was honorable mention all-state and second team all-conference.
An outstanding athlete, Yeomans has lettered in basketball and track and field. Off the court, she has earned multiple all-academic accolades.
"Teya has one of the best arms in the '24 class," Houk commented. "She hits a very heavy ball, and her efficiency with her feet stood out to us as well. She is also a proven leader as she has led her high school program to new heights. We love the grit and toughness she has shown, and we are excited to see the energy and fight she will bring into this program."
2024 Recruiting Class
Jenna Garvert S 5-10 Fr., Belgrade, Mont./Belgrade HS
Makenzie Jackson OPP 6-2 Fr., Helena, Mont./Helena High
Teya Yeomans OH 5-10 Fr., Mancos, Colo./Mancos HS
CLICK HERE FOR JENNA GARVERT HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Garvert, a three-year letterwinner at Belgrade High School, was the Panthers' team MVP as a junior, after earning honorable mention all-conference accolades. This fall, she garnered Big Sky Volleyball Club MVP honors, as well. Off the court, Garvert was a 2021-22 Montana Academic All-State selection.
"Jenna is a great athlete with good length at the setter position," Houk said. "The ball comes out of her hands clean, and she understands how to locate. Being from Belgrade we have had the opportunity to watch her play a lot over this high school season and have been impressed on how she has developed her complete game since we started recruiting her. She's not just a solid setter, as she now shows the ability to serve, dig, and block at a high level as well."
CLICK HERE FOR MACKENZIE JACKSON HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Jackson, a three-year letterwinner at Helena High, leads the Bengals to their second straight state tournament berth this weekend as the No. 2 seed from the West. For her efforts, she was named First Team Western Class AA All-Conference. Jackson also led HHS to a Western AA conference title as a junior. Jackson participated in the Under Armour camp in Dallas, Texas, just one of four players from Montana to get an invite.
An outstanding athlete, she also established herself as one of the state's top high, triple- and long jumpers. Off the court, she has garnered academic all-state honors as well as earning AAU Academic All-America kudos in 2022.
"Makenzie is going to bring some big-time length into the program," Houk said. "She is a lefty opposite who shows the potential to be very whippy and become a shut-down blocker. We are excited about the potential that she comes in with. We think Mackenzie is just starting to scratch the surface on how great of a volleyball player she could be. We cannot wait to get her into the gym and start to develop her efficiencies that will allow her to take great advantage of her awesome athleticism."
CLICK HERE FOR TEYA YEOMANS HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Yeomans serves as team captain at Mancos High School in Colorado where she's led the Bluejays to a 2A San Juan Basin League title this fall with an 11-0 league mark and an 18-1 overall ledger. Yeomans, who recorded 1,000 career kills, is the first female NCAA Division I athlete to sign at her high school.
As a junior, Yeomans was a First Team Colorado 2A All-State selection, as well as an all-conference performer. She also earned AVCA Player of the Week kudos. As a sophomore, Yeomans was a second team all-state pick and a first-team all-conference honoree. She also earned MHS MVP honors. As a freshman, Yeomans was honorable mention all-state and second team all-conference.
An outstanding athlete, Yeomans has lettered in basketball and track and field. Off the court, she has earned multiple all-academic accolades.
"Teya has one of the best arms in the '24 class," Houk commented. "She hits a very heavy ball, and her efficiency with her feet stood out to us as well. She is also a proven leader as she has led her high school program to new heights. We love the grit and toughness she has shown, and we are excited to see the energy and fight she will bring into this program."
2024 Recruiting Class
Jenna Garvert S 5-10 Fr., Belgrade, Mont./Belgrade HS
Makenzie Jackson OPP 6-2 Fr., Helena, Mont./Helena High
Teya Yeomans OH 5-10 Fr., Mancos, Colo./Mancos HS
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