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Bulldogs Sign Gillispie – LA Tech Athletics
Story Links RUSTON – Louisiana Tech volleyball head coach Scott Mattera announced the addition of Zari Gillispie to the 2025 signing class. “Truth be told, we were shocked she was still available,” Mattera said. “But she was looking for something very specific, and our biomedical engineering program combined with an exciting volleyball culture […]

RUSTON – Louisiana Tech volleyball head coach Scott Mattera announced the addition of Zari Gillispie to the 2025 signing class.
“Truth be told, we were shocked she was still available,” Mattera said. “But she was looking for something very specific, and our biomedical engineering program combined with an exciting volleyball culture was exactly it for her.”
Gillispie is a 6-1 middle blocker from West Chester, Ohio. She prepped at The Summit Country Day School, where she also lettered in swimming.
On the court, Gillispie had a sensational sophomore season, earning first team All-Conference, District Player of the Year and the Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year. She added second team accolades as a junior and returned to the first team as a senior.
“She’s a high-flying middle who fills a position of need for us and is a classroom stud.” Said Mattera.
In the classroom, she is a member of the National Honor Society, has earned the honor roll and is on the Dean’s List.
“We had a blast with her and her family on her visit – it was obvious she’s a great fit for us and us for her,” Mattera concluded.
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