Volleyball Inks Three New Signees for 2027 Class - Georgia Southern University Athletics

STATESBORO – Georgia Southern volleyball inked three new additions for the 2027 season on Wednesday, as Harper Sanders, Kira Morin, and Kam Cocherl, signed their letters of intent and will join the Eagles as early enrollees in January.

"I'm incredibly grateful to our staff for the time, energy, and intentionality they invested in putting this class together," head coach Chad Willis said. "Bringing all three to campus in January is a tremendous opportunity to accelerate their development and build connections within our program. With a strong returning roster, this group will complement our experience, elevate competition, and help us continue to build toward our championship goals."

Kam Cocherl | OH | Marion, Ohio | Mintonette
Kam Cocherl joins Georgia Southern following an impressive career at Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio, where she established herself as one of the top players in the state. A two-time First Team All-Ohio selection (2025, 2026), Cocherl earned District Player of the Year and League Player of the Year honors in both seasons. During her 2026 senior campaign, she recorded 480 kills while hitting .522, adding 70 service aces, 40 blocks and 208 digs. She finished her high school career with more than 2,000 kills, 1,030 digs, 315 aces and 230 blocks. Cocherl holds numerous Pleasant High School records, including career and single-season marks for kills, attacks and aces, as well as the single-match record for attacks and kills. Her additional accolades include being named a PrepVolleyball All-American (2025), an AVCA Phenom (2025) and earning All-Ohio honors in 2024. She also helped lead Pleasant to an OHSAA State Runner-Up finish in 2024 and a regional runner-up finish in 2026. At the club level, Cocherl competed for Mintonette under head coach Max Mler, earning AVCA Phenom recognition from 2023-25 and PrepDig All-American honors in 2024 and 2025. A multi-sport athlete, she also competed in varsity basketball and swimming at Pleasant.

"Kamryn brings an aggressive, attacking mentality and the versatility we value in our outside hitters. We're excited about her potential to impact the game in all six rotations, and enrolling in January will give her a great opportunity to develop within our system."

Kira Morin | MB | Hickory, North Carolina | Carolina Union
Kira Morin joins Georgia Southern following an outstanding high school career at Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina, where she established herself as one of the top middle hitters in the Western Foothills Athletic Conference. Morin earned First Team All-State honors in 2025, as well as back-to-back Western Foothills Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year selections in 2025 and 2026. Her additional accolades include being named MVP of the 2025 Flacon Bash and earning Hickory Daily Record Athlete of the Week honors. During her high school career, Morin recorded impressive numbers, including 450 kills, 95 blocks, 65 service aces, and 443 digs during her senior season. She also posted a .356 hitting percentage, showcasing her versatility on both sides of the net. At the club level, Morin competed for Carolina Union Volleyball Club under head coach Abbi Hayes, recording 255 kills, 116 blocks, 47 aces and 90 digs. A standout in the classroom, Morin is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society and graduated top of her class. Volleyball runs in the family as her mother, Kirsten Morin, played basketball at American University, her father, Michael Morin, played football at Yale University, and her sister competed in volleyball at Virginia Tech and Houston.

"Kira adds athleticism and offensive depth to our middle hitter position group. Her arm and slide attacking versatility will add a dynamic presence. Getting Kira to campus this spring will allow her to compete and grow alongside a strong and solidified middle group."

Harper Sanders | Libero/DS | Canton, Georgia | 575 Volleyball
Harper Snaders joins Georgia Southern following a standout career at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia, where she established herself as one of the area's top defensive players. Sanders earned GHSA All-State honors in 2026 and was named First Team All-Region in 2026. She also collected First Team All-County honors in 2023 and 2024, along with Second Team All-Region selections in both seasons. During her senior season, Sanders recorded 534 digs across 100 sets, averaging 5.30 digs per set. She finished her high school career with 1,178 digs, 138 service aces and 260 sets played, setting school records in all three categories. In addition to volleyball, Sanders competed in basketball at Creekview, helping her team capture a state championship. She played club volleyball for 575 Volleyball under head coach Danny E.

"Harper brings the defensive mentality and ball-control mindset that are essential to our identity. We value the energy and consistency she can bring to our backcourt, and we're excited to keep a talented Georgia player close to home."

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