NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball program has announced its 2025 recruiting class and will add four incoming freshmen to the roster for the 2025-26 academic year.

The 2025 recruiting class includes libero Devynn Schulze (Wonder Lake, Ill./Woodstock North HS), setter Ella Craggs (Northville, Mich./Northville HS), middle blocker Ne'Khaela Rogers (Burleson, Texas/Centennial HS), and outside hitter Hadley Rogge (Crystal Lake, Ill./Marian Central Catholic HS).

"We are so incredibly excited to welcome this class of 2025 signees. This group of young women understand the legacy of Illinois State volleyball and are determined to impact the success of our program," said head coach Allie Matters.

 Devynn Schulze | Wonder Lake, Ill. | Woodstock North HS | L

• 3x All-State Selection (2x Libero, 1x Outside Hittter)
• 3x First-Team All Conference Selection
• 3x Academic All-State

 Matters on Schulze:

"Devynn is a skilled defender and a consistent passer. She is a fierce competitor that brings so much joy and passion to the game. She has an unbelievable ability to positively affect those around her. Her recruitment brought an extra sense of Redbird pride, as both of her parents are Illinois State alumni! We expect her to impact us immediately in a position that requires grit, hard work, and above all relentless energy. Dev is no stranger to big moments and will thrive defensively in the Missouri Valley. We know she is going to make our Redbird family proud!"

Schulze on choosing Illinois State:

"I chose Illinois State because the players and coaching staff are the greatest people ever. They are open and honest about their experiences, which allowed me to really see myself here in the future. As soon as I stepped foot on campus it was a no brainer. The campus atmosphere is also very welcoming and vibrant, which made me fall in love with ISU even more."

Ella Craggs | Northville, Mich. | Northville HS | S

• First-Team All State
• AAU All-American
• 3,000 career-assists in high school
• MIVCA Miss Volleyball Finalist

Matters on Craggs:

"Ella is an extremely talented setter who will be asked to do a lot for our program upon arrival and we have all the confidence in her ability to do so. She is a steadfast, consistent, and competitive young athlete. Ella has an impressive skill set and volleyball IQ, and her confidence has continued to grow. Her ability to consistently connect with attackers seems effortless. She has competed at a very high level in both club and high school, so we expect her to fit seamlessly in our system. We are eager for Ella's debut in the Redbird uniform!"

Craggs on choosing Illinois State:

"I chose ISU because the coaching staff is so passionate and built a culture I instantly wanted to be a part of. I felt like I belonged from the first time I stepped on campus."

Ne'Khaela Rogers | Burleson, Texas | Centennial HS | MB

• Junior Volleyball Association Watch List
• District MVP, Tournament MVP, All-Tournament Team (2024)
• Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
• Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
• First-Team All District (2021)
• Second-Team All District (2022)
• Newcomer of the Year (2021)
• Academic All-District (2022, 2024)
• Record breaker for single-season blocks (2021)
• Eclipsed 1,000 career kills

Matters on Rogers:
"We are thrilled to welcome Ne'Khaela to our Redbird family! Nek is a strong presence that we expect to make an immediate impact on the physicality of our roster. She is determined, confident, and demands the floor as a middle blocker. She is a mature young athlete that is more than ready to play at this level. As a staff, we saw the potential in Ne'Khaela and believed in the career she could have as a Redbird. Her excitement for the process was contagious and the pride that she has for our university is unmatched. Our fans are going to love watching Ne'Khaela compete!"

Rogers on choosing Illinois State:

"I chose ISU because as soon as I stepped foot on the campus and met my coach and teammates in real life, I knew that is where I wanted to be for my next four years! The feeling I had on the campus compared to the other schools I visited was unmatched!"

Hadley Rogge | Crystal Lake, Ill. | Marian Central Catholic HS | OH

• AVCA Phenom Watch List (2023)
• ICA First-Team All State
• Northwest Herald Volleyball Team (2023)
• Jacobs High School Invitational All-Tournament Team Selection
• Woodstock Independent Athlete of the Week (2022)

Matters on Rogge:
"Hadley is going to add depth and physicality to our pin position. She is an extremely hard worker who is eager to contribute and learn. Her leadership qualities and positive attitude stood out to us immediately. Hadley has experience as a six-rotation player that will only help her compete in our gym. She was an absolute joy during the recruiting process and continues to be so grateful for the opportunity to represent the Redbirds. We are looking forward to her growth as an athlete and competitor!"

Rogge on choosing Illinois State:

"I chose ISU because of the strong academic and athletic environment, as well as the supporting coaches who drive for success."

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