Volleyball Welcomes Class of 2027

HANOVER, N.H. — Kevin Maureen Campbell, Dartmouth's head volleyball coach, has announced the program's Class of 2027. The six newcomers join the Big Green following a promising 16-win campaign, which resulted in the team's trip to the inaugural four-team Ivy League Tournament.

"I'm excited to welcome the Class of 2027," Campbell said. "These six athletes add a tremendous amount of skill and depth to our roster, and I'm thrilled to watch them develop and flourish within our program and systems."

The 2023 season begins on Friday, Sept. 1 as the Big Green travel to Baltimore for matches against Temple and Morgan State. Dartmouth returns a host of key contributors, including 2022 All-Ivy honorees Bomi Ogunlari, Ellie Blain and Amelia Gibbs.

The Class of 2027, listed numerically, is as follows:

Ellie Mattox
5-11 | Setter | No. 2
Austin, Texas | Vandegrift High School
Before Dartmouth: Named MaxPreps Underclass Second Team All-America as a junior … Two-time Prep Dig Texas First Team All-State honoree … Named AVCA All-Region as a senior … District 25-6A Setter of the Year as a senior … AVCA All-America Honorable Mention as a senior … USA Volleyball CJNC All-Tournament Team … AVCA Best and Brightest Award as a senior … TGCA All-State Team as a senior.
Personal: Daughter of Tim and Chrissy Mattox … Grandfather William G. Mattox graduated from Dartmouth in 1952 … Plans to study biology and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose to play volleyball at Dartmouth because of the rigorous academics, the culture and coaching of the volleyball program, along with the beautiful campus."

EllaMae Fitzgerald
5-8 | Defensive Specialist/Libero | No. 9
Savannah, Ga. | Episcopal High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time First Team All-ISL honoree while playing at Episcopal … Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention as a senior … Green and Gold Classic Tournament MVP as a junior … Named season MVP as a senior.
Personal: Father Matt Fitzgerald graduated from Dartmouth in 1994 and was a member of the heavyweight rowing team … Mother Adrianna Bravo graduated from Dartmouth in 1992 and was a member of the sailing and rugby teams … Plans to study engineering and pursue a career in business.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because I knew that it was meant for me. I loved the traditions and history, but at the same time I'm excited to be involved in groundbreaking research and have a self-guided education."

Kensington TeKrony
6-1 | Middle Blocker | No. 12
Omaha, Neb. | Westside High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time Class A honorable mention while playing at Westside … Top blocker in the class as a junior … Named the district's Masterson Athlete of the Year … Two-time All-American as a track and field athlete.
Personal: Daughter of Elizabeth TeKrony … Plans to study and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because I felt like I was part of a family as soon as I stepped on campus, which is a hard feeling to replicate."

Valia Evangeliou
5-11 | Outside Hitter | No. 15
Athens, Greece | Platon School
Before Dartmouth: MVP of her national championship U20 team in 2023 … Won National Greek Championships at the U18 level as well … Member of a European championship U19 team … Won a U19 Balkan Championship … Greek Cup winner in 2022-23 … Won an ESPAAA Championship.
Personal: Daughter of Paraskevas Evangeliou and Panagiota Louka … Plans to study and pursue a career in architecture and interior design.
Why Dartmouth: "Since I was young, I have been dreaming of studying at a top-level academic institution while playing the sport that I love the most. I realized that Dartmouth would be the best place for me to become the best version of myself."

Maddie LaFata
5-11 | Right Side Hitter | No. 17
Fayetteville, Ark. | Fayetteville
Before Dartmouth: AVCA All-America Honorable Mention and Prep-Volleyball All-America Honorable Mention as a senior at Fayetteville … Named to 2022 AVCA All-Region Team … Named to All-Tournament Team for 2022 USA Volleyball Girls Junior Championship … Two-time Arkansas All-State honoree … Won three Arkansas state championships … Two-time bronze medalist in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship … Earned an AVCA Best and Brightest Award as a senior.
Personal: Daughter of Molly and Christopher LaFata … Mother played tennis at Missouri State … Plans to study biology and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for its holistic approach to both athletics and academics. At Dartmouth, I'll be challenged in all aspects of my life while receiving an incredible education with unmatched opportunities."

Raeli Smith
6-2 | Middle Blocker | No. 23
Peoria, Ariz. | Centennial High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-time First Team All-Region honoree while playing for Centennial … Three-time All-District First Team member … USA Volleyball Nationals All-Tournament Honorable Mention as a senior … Earned US Marine Corps Designated Athlete Award as a senior.
Personal: Daughter of Daniele Smith … Plans to study engineering and aspires to be an astronaut.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth so I can receive an outstanding education while having the opportunity to play the sport I love. Everyone involved in the volleyball program is extremely welcoming and makes the team feel like family. I absolutely adore the talented athletes in my class and I can't wait to grow with them."

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Players Mentioned

Ellie Blain

Valia Evangeliou

EllaMae Fitzgerald

Amelia Gibbs

Maddie LaFata

Ellie Mattox

Bomi Ogunlari

Raeli Smith

Kensington TeKrony

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Schedules

Completed Event: Women's Volleyball at Temple on September 21, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 3

Completed Event: Women's Volleyball versus Bryant on September 25, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Volleyball versus Harvard on September 28, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 3

Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball at Columbia on October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball at Cornell on October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball versus Princeton on October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM