Katie Schumacher-Cawley went right to work in the Class of 2027.
Just 19 hours after coaches could legally contact the rising juniors, Schumacher-Cawley earned two commitments.
Right-side hitter Nejari Crooks and middle blocker Taylor Harrington officially committed simultaneously, becoming the first two commits of the 2027 class.
Crooks ranks as the No. 11 overall player in her class, while being ranked the top right-side hitter in the country, according to Prep Dig.
Harrington ranks as the No. 16 overall player and the No. 3 middle blocker in the Class of 2027, according to Prep Dig’s 2027 rankings.
The two commits will compete in the 2025 U19 Pan American Cup in Canada for the United States starting on June 24.
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