GREAT FALLS, Mont, -- Head coach Arunas Duda has announced the addition of seven players that will be attending the University of Providence and playing volleyball for the Argos. They join 14 total returners and 11 who played at the national tournament last season.

"We are really excited about this recruiting class.  We were able to secure some talented freshmen early in the cycle that have the ability to come in and push our talented group of returners. With the addition of two transfers this semester, we have added extra size, toughness, and proven winners to our group. One common theme in this recruiting class is the amount of state and conference champions we are bringing in, reinforcing the culture and intangibles it takes to win at any level.  Very excited to see what this group will all be able to contribute when we hit the floor once again."
 
Four-year College Transfers
Kiyana Faupula – 5-11 – MB – Nicolaus, Calif. – Feather River College / San Jose State
Faupula played in eleven matches for San Jose State last season. Prior to her time for the Spartans, she averaged 1.89 K/S with a .347 H% and 0.88 blocks per set at Feather River College where she helped them win a state championship her freshman year. She was also part of the All Norcal Region Team her sophomore year.
Coach Duda on Kiyana
"Kiyana is a very talented player who is quick pin to pin, jumps extremely well, and adds to our team maturity and culture.  She had a lot of success at the JUCO level with coach Sarah Ritchie at FRC and was highly recruited by several D1's, so we are thrilled to have her join our program and expect her to contribute at a high level."
 
Junior College Transfers
Liv Marshall – 6-0 – OH – Lehi, UT. – Skyridge HS / Snow College
Marshall played in twenty-six matches for Snow College last season. She averaged 2.77 K/S her sophomore year and 2.82 K/S her freshman year. She was also part of the Region 18 All Region Team and helped Snow College finish #19 on the NJCAA D1 Final ranking.
Coach Duda on Liv
"One of the items on our recruiting wish list was to add another outside hitter with the ability to terminate the ball, elevate well, and be tough at the net, and Liv is exactly that.  The fact that we get to work with her all semester will only help her and our team this fall."

Incoming Freshmen
Brooklyn Hillman – 5-9 – RS – Spokane Valley, WA– Ridgeline High School
In her time at Ridgeline, Hillman was a two-time Honorable mention 3A/4A Greater Spokane League. Her senior year, she helped Ridgeline win its first state title in school history. She was also a second team all-state selection.
Coach Duda on Brooklyn
"The minute I met Brooklyn I knew we wanted her to be an Argo.  She is an excellent jumper, mature blocker, and terminal hitter for her size and she consistently plays big.  She comes from great coaching and will work with one of the best in coach Kari Chavez this spring."
 
Araleigh Arnold – 5-7 – Setter – Spokane Valley, WA– Ridgeline High School
Arnold helped Ridgeline win their first state championship in history this past season as a two-time varsity co-captain and honorable mention in 2023 and 2024. She was also a part of the National Honor Society and a 2023 Academic State Champion with a 4.0 GPA.
Coach Duda on Araleigh
"Araleigh is a steal in this recruiting class because she is a mature, polished, and intelligent setter already.  She has amazing court sense and the ability to run a fast and efficient offense.  She will also spend the spring training with coach Kari Chavez and we are so excited to have her join our program in the fall." 

Heather Barbee – 5-5 – DS– Yakima, WA– West Valley High School
Barbee was a varsity team captain her junior and senior year. She was also part of the second team All-League in 2023 and 2024 as well as an honorable mention All-League in 2022. Her team won the Sportsmanship award at the 4A State Championships in 2023.
Coach Duda on Heather
"We were excited to offer Heather to come be a part of our program as she is a great kid that has a solid platform, good first step, and excellent defensive instincts.  She will be playing for an excellent program at CRU this spring and will be competing against some of the top competition in the country." 

Skylar Westburg – 5-10 – OH-MB – Twin Falls, ID. – Twin Falls High School
During her career for the Bruins, Westburg is a two-time Idaho State Champion. She was also a first team All-Conference, second team all-conference, and honorable mention all-conference selection for the Great Basin conference during her High School career.  
Coach Duda on Skylar
"Skylar is a dynamic athlete that we are very excited about. She is also a gritty performer and proved that with winning a state championship from the 8 seed position. She plays well under pressure and we are excited to add her grit and composure to our program." 

Ella Goeltz – 5-4 – DS – Florence, MT. – Florence High School
Goeltz helped the Falcons finish Runner Up at the Class B State Tournament. Ella was part of the first team All State and Second Team All state during her high school career. She was also a part of the All-Tournament team. Goeltz is a four-time Academic All State honoree as well as the vice president of the national honors society with a 4.0 GPA and her Class President.
Coach Duda on Ella
"We first saw Ella play several years ago when she was just a freshman and knew we wanted her to be an Argo right away.  We have actively followed her impressive High School career and couldn't be more pleased to add a player with such great athletic potential and of such high character, intelligence, and determination."

Head coach Arunas Duda will be entering his 22^nd season in 2025-2026 after making it to the NAIA National Championships for the fifth time in the last seven seasons in 2024. Duda is joined by assistant coaches Sacha Simmons entering her fourth year and Alexa Huff who will be entering her first year.