SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State Volleyball and head coach Sean Huiet are excited to announce the signings of six players to the 2027 freshman class. 

Kingston Auvaa, Brielle Boothe, Cheyenne Reyes, Jordynn Taylor, Nya White, and Kennedy Whyte all signed to join the Bobcats in 2027 on Wednesday. 

Head Coach Sean Huiet on the 2027 Freshman Class
"I am so pumped for this class, I think it has potential to be a top two or three recruiting class in Texas State volleyball history.  With this group we are adding size, speed, physicality, volleyball IQ, competitiveness and most importantly they are winners! All of them come from high schools and or club programs that are used to winning and winning at a high level. Bobcat fans should be very excited to welcome this group to San Marvelous because they are going to be the catalyst in getting back to our championship ways. Big shout out to Charli Fouts, our recruiting coordinator for all her hard work getting this class signed."

Kingston Auva'a 
Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua High School | RS/MB | 6'2 
Auva'a joins the Bobcats after finishing a decorated high school career that included playing for the American Samoa national team and earning a silver medal in the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships. 
 
The Hawaii native was also a two-time Under Armour Next MVP and was named an AAU Nationals All-American. Finishing out her club career, Auva'a was also named to the USAV Girls National Championship All-Tournament team as well as to the Las Vegas Classic All-Tournament team. 

A two-sport athlete, Auva'a also competed in track as a shot putter at Moanalua, placing second at an invitational tournament and qualifying for state championships.  

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing Auva'a
"Kingston was a late addition to this class and I think is a huge steal for us. Her volleyball IQ is at an elite level and I think she could find her way onto the court in any front row position. She is a physical lefty that has played both middle and right side, but I also think she has the ball control and ability to terminate from the outside pin. She is going to be so fun to coach because of her work ethic and desire to be great. She made a huge impact on our staff and team when she came to camp this summer and it was clear she fit our culture naturally."

Brielle Boothe 
Boerne, Texas | Boerne Champion High School | OH/DS | 5'8"
Boothe comes to Texas State as a four-year member of the Boerne Champion volleyball team. During her time as a Charger, Boothe finished with 1,450 career digs, 900 career kills, and 214 career service aces. She also earned unanimous District 26-5A MVP honors after her senior season and was also named All-District First Team. In her sophomore and junior years, Boothe earned both All-District 1st Team and Defensive MVP honors. As a freshman, Boothe was named All-District 2nd Team and Offensive MVP. 

The Boerne native was also named an AAU All-American in 2025 and most recently earned 2026 AVCA All-Region honors. On the academic side, Boothe earned Academic All-District all four years of high school. 

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing Boothe
"I think Brielle is going to be a fan favorite right away because she does it all. She can pass, attack, play defense and she does it all with a giant smile on her face. She reminded us of former Bobcat Maggie Walsh in the sense that she is so well rounded and can do it all. I can see her being an attacking defensive specialist, challenge for the libero spot or be a really solid outside hitter option that wins the spot because of her volleyball IQ and how she plays. It will be very nice to have a lot of options with her and I think it will help her challenge for playing time early."

Jordynn Taylor  
San Antonio, Texas | Saint Mary's Hall | MB | 5'11 
Taylor joins the Bobcats as a local product from San Antonio, who spent four years as a member of the Saint Mary's Hall volleyball team. Playing in the Southwest Preparatory Conference, Taylor finished her senior season with a 26-6 record and a perfect 7-0 in district play and finished the season as runner-ups in the SPC championship tournament. 

Taylor also earned First Team All-District and First Team All-Academic honors after the 2026 season and posted a single-game career-high of 17 kills. 

The San Antonio native also finished as the top-ranking hitter in the Southwest Preparatory Conference with the best hitting percentage of any player in the league and also finished third in total blocks. During district play, she also earned two Player of the Match honors. 

During her high school career, Taylor also created a non-profit for shelter animals and collected donations for her non-profit and also frequently helped with loading patrons' cars at the food bank.  

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing Taylor
"Jordynn is going to be so fun to coach, her ceiling is so high, and I am so excited to be able to help her reach it. When you see her, you might think she is 'small' to be a middle, then you see her jump–she touches over 10 feet 5 inches–and how physical she is and you take notice. I think once she adapts to the speed of the game, she is going to be an elite middle blocker."

Nya White 
Corpus Christi, Texas | Flour Bluff High School | RS | 6'2 
White is a 6-foot-2 rightside from Corpus Christi, Texas who joins the Bobcats after spending her senior year as a member of the Flour Bluff Volleyball team. White will be graduating early and joining Texas State Volleyball in the spring of 2027.

During her high school career, she finished her freshman season as the District 29-5A Newcomer of the Year, All-South Texas Newcomer of the Year, and earned All-District First Team. Her sophomore year was just as impressive, earning All-District Blocker, her second-straight All-District First Team honor, and Sports Writer's Second Team All-State. Last but certainly not least, White has earned Academic All-District honors after every season so far.  

With the Hornets currently on the road to state, White has so far posted 930 career kills, 223 career blocks, 271 career digs, 51 career service aces, and 24 career assists. 

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing White
"We are so excited that Nya is graduating early and joining us this spring. Having her get acclimated to our system and the speed of the game is going to be a big advantage. Nya is going to remind a lot of our fans of Samantha Wunsch. She is an athletic lefty who can terminate at a high level, and she is very competitive. Her desire to play at a high level and her competitive energy give her a chance to get on the court early in her career."

Kennedy Whyte
Danville, California | Monte Vista High School | OH | 6'1 
Whyte is one of three out-of-state Bobcats, hailing from California and coming to Texas State after competing for the Mustangs for four years.  

A two-sport athlete, Whyte has recorded over 1700 kills at Monte Vista and was named the East Bay Athletic League Player of the Year and 49ers Cal-HI Sports Player of the Year in 2026. From 2024-2026, Whyte also earned All-League First Team Honors with the Mustangs. Most recently, Whyte helped Monte Vista to the school's first Open Division title in the North Coast Section.  

Whyte also played basketball and was named All-League First Team in 2026 and was named All-League Second Team and was named the Winter Classic Tournament Co-MVP in 2026. 

Off the court, Whyte is a member of the National Charity League, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and also volunteers at the Monument Crisis Center. 

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing Whyte
"Kennedy has the ability to make a huge impact right away because of her experience and the level she is playing at already. She is a natural leader and her ability to make the teams she plays on play at a higher level because of her is a skill you can't teach. She fits both the role of outside hitter one and outside hitter two in the sense that she can terminate at a high level, but she also passes and digs well and has a great serve too. Kennedy plays with a swagger and confidence that make her stand out."
 
Cheyenne Reyes
Louisville, Kentucky | Assumption High School | L | 5'7 
Reyes rounds out the Bobcats' 2027 recruiting class as a four-year player at Assumption High School. 

Recently capturing her fourth straight 2026 KHSAA Girls' Volleyball State title, Reyes added another honor as she was also named to the KHSAA All-State Tournament team.  

During her senior year, Reyes was named team captain and team chaplain, while also earning All-District honors and All-State Honorable Mention. Reyes finished her senior season with 418 digs and 56 service aces.  

In her free time, Reyes volunteers as a teacher's aide, works with Junior Achievement and Special Olympics, and also coaches youth teams around Kentucky.  

Head Coach Sean Huiet on Signing Reyes
"I have been trying to get a KIVA libero to Texas State for 20 years and was on cloud nine when we found Cheyenne. She is the real deal and has potential to be Libero of the Year in the Pac-12. She is fearless, competitive, a workhorse, and knows how to win. She plays for one of the top high schools and club teams in the Nation. I see Cheyenne making a huge impact in a Bobcat jersey."