BILLINGS, Mont. – The Montana State University Billings volleyball team is excited to announce seven new additions to their 2025 roster. This year's signing class features six freshmen—including two from Montana—and one Division I transfer from Norfolk State.
 
Kenzie Allen from Fort Shaw, MT, Allie Dorman from Colorado Springs, MT, Avarie Gutierrez from Cheyenne, WY, Addison Holcomb from Powell, WY, Adrienne Magdaleno from San Bernardino, CA, Tehani Moniz from Las Vegas, NV, and Lola Togia from Tacoma, WA look to make their mark in their first season as a Yellowjacket.
 
Kenzie Allen
Outside Hitter/ Setter
Fort Shaw, MT
Fairfield High School
Kenzie Allen, an outside hitter/setter from Fort Shaw, MT joins the Yellowjackets from Fairfield High School. The local product was a three-sport athlete in high school, lettering four times in volleyball and track & field while lettering five times in basketball. In the classroom, Allen was on the honor roll from 9^th-12^th grade while also being named Academic All-State 9^th-12^th grade. On the volleyball court, Allen was named Second Team All-Conference in 9^th grade, First Team All-State and All-Conference in 10^th grade, and was named best offensive player her junior season. Allen was also a three-time First Team All-Conference selection in basketball and a three-time All-State selection in track & field.
 
ALLEN ON CHOOSING MSUB: "I chose MSUB because of the family relationships they have on their team, and I have always wanted to be apart of something like that. I want to be pushed to be the best that I can be and I believe the MSUB volleyball program can do that. The players and coaches that I have met gave me an amazing feeling and it feels right to choose MSUB to continue my education and volleyball career."
 
Allie Dorman
Outside Hitter
Colorado Springs, CO
Pine Creek High School
Allie Dorman, an outside hitter from Colorado Springs, CO joins the 'Jackets from Pine Creek High School. Dorman was a four-year letter winner in volleyball, competing under head coach Molly Stowers for the Eagles. Dorman not only excelled as an athlete but was also on the honor roll for all four years in high school. On the volleyball court, Dorman was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection and was also named Most Valuable Player two years in a row.
 
DORMAN ON CHOOSING MSUB: "I chose MSUB because I truly believe that this school will help me become the best version of myself to grow both academically and athletically. The culture that the school possesses is something that drew me towards becoming a Yellowjacket."
 
Avarie Gutierrez
Defensive Specialist/Libero
Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne Central High School
Avarie Gutierrez, a defensive specialist/libero from Cheyenne, WY joins MSUB from Cheyenne Central High School. Gutierrez was a four-year letter winner under head coach Jessica Bratton-Vega and topped the conference in multiple statistical categories. Gutierrez led the 4A East Conference in digs her senior year (348), while also cracking the top 10 in service aces and assists. In 2024, she was named 4A Defensive Player of the Year, 4A East Defensive Player of the Year, 4A All-State, and 4A East First Team All-Conference.
 
GUTIERREZ ON CHOOSING MSUB: "I chose MSUB because it was the perfect distance from home and it just felt right. The coaches were super welcoming, and I love the small class sizes and family-feel on campus. These things made my decision easy, and I am so grateful that I get to continue playing the sport I love at the collegiate level!"
 
Addison Holcomb
Outside Hitter
Powell, WY
Powell High School
Addison Holcomb, an outside hitter from Powell, WY joins the Yellowjackets from Powell High School. Holcomb was a four-year letter winner for the Panthers, playing under head coach Anna Flitner. As a senior, Holcomb was named Wyoming Class 3A All-State and Wyoming Class 3A West All-Conference. Holcomb was also named First Team All-Midwest League in 2022 and 2023, was on the OSAA top kills list in 2022 and 2023, was on the OSAA top aces list for 2022, and was on the 5A EOG top 2023 returning players list.
 
Adrienne Magdaleno
Defensive Specialist/Libero
San Bernardino, CA
Cajon High School
Adrienne Magdaleno, a defensive specialist/libero from San Bernardino, CA joins the 'Jackets from Cajon High School. Magdaleno was a three-time letter winner for the Cowboys, sporting a 65-45 career record under head coaches Paula Bougie and Cheyenne Vollkommer. Magdaleno was not only a volleyball standout but was also earned Academic Honors three years in a row and was a three-time Academic Star (3.5+ GPA). On the court, Magdaleno was Honorable Mention All-League her sophomore season and Second Team All-League and team captain her senior season. Her junior year campaign included leading the entire league in service aces with 64.
 
MAGDALENO ON CHOOSING MSUB: "I chose MSUB for how the welcoming community offers connections and friendships to enhance the college experience. They also offer a solid selection of academic programs which will provide a foundation for my chosen field of study. I am excited about the competitive athletic program that emphasizes teamwork and dedication which made my decision easy seeing their strong team culture. The supportive atmosphere at MSUB feels like home and I am so excited to grow on and off the court while playing out my dream of playing collegiate volleyball as a Yellowjacket!"
 
Tehani Moniz
Outside Hitter
Las Vegas, NV
Norfolk State University
Tehani Moniz, an outside hitter from Las Vegas, NV joins MSUB as a freshman transfer from Division I Norfolk State University. Serving out the fall semester for the Spartans, Moniz made the NSU Athletic Directors Honor Roll for her academic excellence in the fall of 2024. At Nevada State High School, Moniz was a two-year varsity letter winner, playing under head coach Ricky Williams. Moniz totaled 74 kills with a .346 kill percentage, recorded 104 aces her senior year, was a member of the Las Vegas Aces (2023-24), and won a bronze medal at the 18s Nationals.
 
MONIZ ON CHOOSING MSUB: "I chose MSUB because it provides multiple opportunities on and off the court. From a sports perspective, MSUB can help with my growth and development as an athlete, encouraging hustle and effort while shaping young players into growing self-confidence. Outside of sports, the education that MSUB offers will help students with future employment while offering the major that I am interested in (criminal justice). Being properly educated is very important to me and is one of the major reasons that I chose MSUB."