CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University head volleyball coach Michael King announced the signing of six recruits to National Letters of Intent as well as two walk-on student-athletes on Friday (April 14).

MaKenna Davis (Parker, Colo./Chaparral HS), Emma Dunn (Salt Lake City, Utah/ Skyline HS), Ashelyn Jones (Honolulu, Hawaii/ Roosevelt HS /College of Southern Idaho), Letarona Mose (Long Beach, Calif./Carson HS) and Jayde Robertsen (Tsawwassen, B.C./ South Delta HS) have all inked NLI's and are set to join the team this fall along with Kahle Elliott (Austin, Tex. /St. Michael's Catholic Academy/Seattle University) who is already on campus. Catelyn Linke (Pasco, Wash. / Pasco HS) and Leanna Shymanski (Kennewick, Wash./Kamiakin HS) will join the team as preferred walk-ons.

"I am very happy with this recruiting class," said King who is entering his second season at the helm. "Not only are they good volleyball players but they are also people of character. Several players will be competing immediately for playing time."

Eastern is coming off a 2016 campaign that saw it make the Big Sky Tournament for the second year in a row, solidifying itself as one of the top teams in the conference . The Eagles notched 13 victories a season ago, finishing at .500 for the second consecutive year. EWU went 8-8 in Big Sky play, including season sweeps over both Montana and Montana State.

MaKenna Davis | Outside Hitter | 5-11 | Parker, Colo. | Chaparral High School

High School
Three year letter winner in volleyball… Helped the Chaparral High School Wolverines qualify for the state championships three times… Compiled 379 kills during her senior year to rank third in Colorado State class 5A… Recorded a .294 hitting percentage to go along with 50 aces and 248 digs as a senior… Was tabbed the 2016 Max Preps Chaparral 'Player of the Year'… Helped lead her team to a 2017 Colorado Crossroads 18 USA Championship… Earned First Team All-Continental League and All-State honors her senior year after being tabbed Second Team All-Continental as a junior.

Personal
Born June 29, 1999… Daughter of Patrick and Patty Davis… Intends on majoring in exercise science with aspirations of becoming a physical therapist or athletic trainer.

Coach King on Davis
"Dynamic, versatile, and generally a human highlight reel whenever she is on the court. Look for her to make the top 10 plays of the week on ESPN! Amazing combination of work ethic and athleticism."

Letarona Mose | Middle Blocker | 6-2 | Long Beach, Calif. | Carson High School

High School
Tabbed 'Most Valuable Player' during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons at Jordan High School… Earned back-to-back First Team All-Moore League Honors in 2014-15 and 2015-16… Named to the 2016 All-City Open Division First Team while at Carson High School.

Personal
Born April 30, 1999… Daughter of Arona and Loreta Mose… Plans on majoring in kinesiology with intentions of becoming an athletic trainer.

Coach King on Mose
"All athlete, all the time. Five tool performer on the court, can do things others only dream about. Unbridled, unmitigated, and at times will be flat out unstoppable."

Emma Dunn | Setter | 5-9 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Skyline High School

High School
Was named Second Team All-State in 2016 and First Team All-Region in 2015… Helped lead the Skyline High School Eagles to a fourth-place finish in state during the 2015 season and a fifth-place finish in 2016.

Personal
Born January 10, 2000… Daughter of Todd and Wendie Dunn… Plans on studying pre-med with ambitions of becoming a cardiologist.

Coach King on Dunn
"Smooth as ice, delivers to hitters more reliably than the USPS, and could light the halls of Azkaban with her smile alone – but will seem magical when needed."

Jayde Robertsen | Middle Blocker / Right Side | 6-3 | Tsawwassen, B.C. | South Delta High School

High School
Named South Delta Secondary School 'Female Athlete of the Year'… Also played basketball, softball and soccer, earning Fraser Valley 'Most Valuable Player' in basketball… Led her team to a gold medal at the 2016 Delta Cup while earning First Team honors… Winner of the 2015 and 2016 silver medal at the Club Provincials… Named co-captain of the South Delta volleyball team.

Personal
Born on July 30, 1999… Daughter of John and Wendy Robertsen… Intends on majoring in kinesiology with ambitions of becoming an athletic trainer or physio therapist.

Coach King on Robertsen
"As consistent as the sunrise – developing daily. Look for her brilliance as she develops. As good on the right side as she is in the middle. Comes off one leg pretty well."

Leanna Shymanski | Middle Blocker / Right Side | 6-0 | Kennewick, Wash. | Kamiakin High School

High School
Was a three-year starter and four-year varsity letter winner for the Kamiakin Braves… Named First Team All-Conference in 2015 and 2016… Led Kamiakin to two district championships in 2015 and 2016 and a regional championship in 2014…. Helped her team qualify for the state championships in 2014, 2015 and 2016… Named an AAU Academic All-American in 2015.

Personal
Born on August 30, 1998… Daughter of Michael and Lisa Shymanski… Plans on majoring in elementary education with aspirations of becoming a Spanish teacher.

Coach King on Shymanski
"Going to develop into a blocking machine very quickly and will bring value with quick ability to learn."

Catelyn Linke | Libero | 5-8 | Pasco, Wash. | Pasco High School

High School
Four-year varsity letter winner in volleyball and two-year letter winner in track at Pasco High School… Named volleyball team captain from 2014-16…. Tabbed 'Most Valuable Player' during the 2013-14 season by her teammates and was the 2015-16 'Offensive Player of the Year'…. Compiled a match-high 37 kills, 32 digs and a .414 hitting percentage… Named First Team Mid Columbia Conference as a sophomore, junior and senior… 2015 MCC 'Most Valuable Player'… Led her team to a 2014 MCC championship… Also earned Second Team MCC honors in the triple jump during the 2016 season.

Personal
Born January 10, 1999… Daughter of Jason and Michelle Linke… Undecided major but hopes to work in education or the medical field.

Coach King on Linke
"A competitive giant in the back row  – instincts fine tuned to a razor's edge – and ready to shave opponents this season. Truly a high level of ball control."

Kahle Elliott | Outside Hitter | 6-2 | Austin, Tex. | St. Michael's Catholic Academy | Seattle University

At Seattle University
Appeared in 33 sets during her freshman campaign... Earned two starts... Averaged 1.00 kills per set and 0.64 digs per set... Recorded a season-high eight kills and six blocks versus Idaho… Had six kills twice.

High School
Four-year varsity starter for volleyball, two-year varsity starter for basketball, and one-year varsity starter for both track and tennis at St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Austin, Texas… Named TAPPS 5A All-District and All-State in 2012, 2013 and 2015…. Led her team to four-straight playoff appearances… Named team captain in 2013 and 2015… Tabbed 'Team Most Valuable Player' in 2012 and 2013 and 'Coaches Most Valuable Player' in 2015.

Personal
Born May 18, 1998 in Pullman, Wash.… Daughter of Jerritt Elliott and Sarah Silvernail… Plans on majoring in psychology and attending law school.

Coach King on Elliott
"Flashes like a diamond, burns like coal. Will be a force to reckon with as she continues to improve."

Ashelyn Jones | Outside Hitter/Right Side | 6-1 | Honolulu, Hawaii | Roosevelt HS | College of Southern Idaho

College of Southern Idaho
Helped lead the team its 11th NJCAA National Championship in 2015… Averaged 2.48 kills per game with a .240 attack percentage to go along with 0.68 blocks per game and 0.54 digs per game in two seasons for the Golden Eagles… Helped the team finish 62-9 overall in two seasons while also winning two conference championships and one Region 18 title.

High School
Led Roosevelt High School to a fourth-place finish in state in 2013 and a ninth-place finish in 2014… Earned Second Team All-American honors in 2013 and First Team All-American honors in 2014.

Personal
Born April 27, 1997… Daughter of Anthony and Elena Jones… Plans on getting her Master's in contract management at Eastern.

Coach King on Jones
"Puts up more blocks than Legos. Versatile attacker at every position. Will be a key component to the offense. Plays with a mean streak a mile wide and has a heart of gold."

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