Women's volleyball adds three recruits for 2015

PROVO, Utah – BYU women's volleyball has signed three new recruits for the 2015 season - Sophie Cram, Veronica Jones and Kiani Tuileta. 

"We are excited with this recruiting class," BYU head coach Shawn Olmstead said. "They will add tremendously to our team. They are outstanding students and competitive athletes. Each will enhance our team in many different and unique ways."

Cram, a senior captain from Las Vegas, plays outside/middle hitter.

She was recently named the Max Preps/AVCA Player of the Week for her performance during the week of Oct. 20, 2014. Additionally, Cram was named a Gatorade Player of the Year candidate in the state of Nevada.

Jones, a four-year starter, is a West Jordan, Utah, native. 

She has excelled both in the classroom and on the court, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and recently being named to the UHSAA Academic All-State team.

Tuileta comes to the Cougars from Honolulu, Hawai'i, and Punahou High School.

As a high school senior she averaged 14.1 assists per set, leading her team to a state title. Tuileta is currently listed by Max Preps as the No. 2 recruit in the state of Hawai'i. 

The three recruits will help replace four seniors BYU loses at the conclusion of the 2014 season.

Sophie Cram

Hometown: Las Vegas
Previous School: Bonanza High School
Position: Outside/middle hitter
Height: 6-3

Before BYU:

High School:

• Named Max Preps/AVCA Player of the Week on Oct. 20, 2014
• Named Max Preps Player of the Week six times each as a junior and senior
• Named a senior captain in 2014
• Totaled 761 kills as a junior and senior
• First-Team All-Southwest League (2013)
• Team MVP (2013)
• Arizona High Performance (2012)
• USA A3 Camp (2012)
• USA HP Youth Holiday Camp (2012)
• Most Improved Award (2012)
• JV Offensive MVP (2011)

Club:

• Played for Vegas Encore Volleyball Club
   

Veronica "Roni" Jones

Hometown: West Jordan, Utah
Previous School: Copper Hills High School
Position: Setter/Outside hitter
Height: 6-0

Before BYU:

High School:

• A four-year starter
• Named a senior captain
• Averaged 4.0 kills per set in addition to 125 aces in 2014
• Named Max Preps Player of the Match five times in 2014
• Named First-Team All-Region in 2013
• Added to the UHSAA Academic All-State team in 2014

Club:

• Played for Club V 16 Khaos
   

Kiani Tuileta

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Previous School: Punahou High School
Position: Setter
Height: 5-10

Before BYU:

High School:

• Named the No. 2 recruit in the state of Hawai'i by Max Preps
• Averaged 14.1 assists per set as a senior in 2014
• Named the Most Outstanding Player at the New City Nissan/HHSAA Division I Tournament in 2014
• Named to the 2014 HHSAA Division I All-Tournament team
• Helped lead her team to the 2014 state title
• Named 2013 ILH Girls Varsity I Volleyball Honorable Mention
• Named 2011 Aloha Region HP - Girls National Select

Club: 

• Played for Ka Ulukoa