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Lion Volleyball adds three to 2025 roster
Story Links COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University volleyball program has announced three additions to the 2025 roster on Tuesday. Third year coach Joe Morales has added two transfers and an incoming freshman to the squad in 2025. The transfers are Courtney Green from Oregon Tech and Zoe Ruskofsky from […]
COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University volleyball program has announced three additions to the 2025 roster on Tuesday.
Third year coach Joe Morales has added two transfers and an incoming freshman to the squad in 2025. The transfers are Courtney Green from Oregon Tech and Zoe Ruskofsky from Coalinga College. Katelyn Pritchard joins the Lions as a freshman from McAllen.
“I am excited about these three players to come in and contribute right away on the court and with our culture. The addition of them gets us closer to winning,” said Morales.
More information on the Lion newcomers can be found below.
COURTNEY GREEN
OH/RS • 6-0
West Jordan, Utah • Copper Hills High School • Oregon Tech
Joins the Lion Volleyball program with one year of eligibility remaining … Appeared in 18 matches and 46 sets for Oregon Tech in 2024 … Totaled 88 kills, 26 blocks, and 20 digs … Named to the President’s List … Letter winner at Copper Hills High School … Named to Academic All-State team … Three-time runner up in the 6A State Championships … Played for Club V volleyball club … Also played at Central Wyoming Community College for two years
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Bret and Jessica Green … Majoring in marketing
WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “I chose East Texas A&M because of my interactions with the coaching staff, and I loved the environment of the campus during my visit.”
COACH MORALES’ THOUGHTS: “We are really excited about adding Courtney. She brings a mature level of experience, being able to play both right-side and outside as well as being able to be a six-rotation player. Her length and arm will give us opportunities to score. She will fit right in our program with some leadership.”
KATELYN PRITCHARD
S • 5-10
McAllen, Texas • McAllen High School
Two-year letter winner at McAllen High School … Named to second team all-district and earned Tournament MVP honors as well … Played for the Texas Fierce Elite volleyball club for nine years
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Brenda and Casey Pritchard … Majoring in kinesiology
WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “Out of all the other campuses I have visited, East Texas A&M really felt like home. Everyone welcomed me in with open arms and was very supportive including the athletic department, science department, and the school president.”
COACH MORALES’ THOUGHTS: “KK as she is known by, is a setter that plays at a high level and has a high IQ level. Her ability to move the ball and be offensive is something we will use to our advantage. KK is a setter that can run a 5-1 and be very effective with her fast hands. She is a player that can make plays. She will grow and excel at a fast rate during her career here at East Texas A&M.”
ZOE RUSKOFSKY
OH• 5-10
Clovis, California • Clovis High School • Coalinga College
Joins the Lion Volleyball program with two years of eligibility remaining … Two-time first team all-Central Valley Conference at Coalinga College … Advanced to the second round of the C32A State Playoffs twice … Holds program records for most career kills (786) and most total points (793) … Four-time Student-Athlete of the Week … Three-year letter winner at Clovis High School … Finished second in Northern California in DII playoffs during senior season … Played club volleyball for Valley Volleyball Academy, NW Power Volleyball Club, Central Cal Volleyball Club, Tsunami Volleyball Club, and Triumph Volleyball Club
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Debi and Kyle Ruskofsky • Majoring in psychology
WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “I chose East Texas A&M, because from the very beginning of my recruitment process, I felt genuinely supported and welcomed. The coaching staff has been incredible, they make me feel like more than just an athlete, and I could tell they truly care. I connected with the team, and I wanted to be part of that kind of family. The campus is beautiful, and the atmosphere just feels positive, energetic, and like a place I can grow both on and off the court. Everything about East Texas A&M feels like home.”
COACH MORALES THOUGHTS: “We couldn’t be happier with the addition of Zoe. She is a fiery explosive outside that has a very fast arm. Her ability to play six-rotations will give us depth in defense to offense. Can’t wait to get her on the court.”
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