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Grand Canyon University Athletics
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11/12/2026 9:00:00 AM | Volleyball
GCU head coach's 3rd recruiting class brings elite talent
Grand Canyon women's volleyball signed three players this week as future Lopes who will join the program in 2027.
The group marks GCU head coach Kendra Potts' third recruiting class.
Potts: "Berkleigh comes in with a wealth of experience, playing at the Open level with Club V and winning back-to-back state championships in Utah. Berkleigh is a dynamic and physical outside hitter who has the ability to play six rotations and be an offensive weapon at all times. She has the ability to make an immediate impact on our program, and we are so grateful that Berkleigh is officially a Lope."
Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the family-like culture, the Christian environment, and the athletic and school spirit."
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Potts: "Jill is a middle blocker coming out of Idaho who has played at the Open level with Idaho Crush and is one of the best middles coming out of the state. She is a gifted blocker, and her defense gives teams opportunities to get points at the net but also score in transition. Jill is going to complement our middle group, and I cannot wait for her to add value and another level of play when she joins us in the spring. We are so grateful that Jill is officially a Lope."
Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the culture, the volleyball program, the great things I've heard about the school, the beautiful campus and the warm weather. I also love everything GCU has to offer through its business program."
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Potts: "Lia Brown is the type of player that once you start watching, you can't stop. Her energy, her celebrations and the joy she plays with on the court are contagious. She's also one of the best blocking right-side attackers that I've seen come out of the high school level. She has an ability to score and handles high-pressure situations well. She and Berkleigh were on a top team at the Open level with Club V, playing together last year. We are so excited for Lia to join our squad this spring, and we are grateful that she is officially a Lope."
Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the welcoming environment the school provides and its beautiful campus."
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The group marks GCU head coach Kendra Potts' third recruiting class.
Berkleigh Minnick
Outside hitter - Draper, Utah - Corner Canyon High School
Potts: "Berkleigh comes in with a wealth of experience, playing at the Open level with Club V and winning back-to-back state championships in Utah. Berkleigh is a dynamic and physical outside hitter who has the ability to play six rotations and be an offensive weapon at all times. She has the ability to make an immediate impact on our program, and we are so grateful that Berkleigh is officially a Lope."Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the family-like culture, the Christian environment, and the athletic and school spirit."
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Jill Detherage
Middle blocker - Kuna, Idaho - Skyview High School
Potts: "Jill is a middle blocker coming out of Idaho who has played at the Open level with Idaho Crush and is one of the best middles coming out of the state. She is a gifted blocker, and her defense gives teams opportunities to get points at the net but also score in transition. Jill is going to complement our middle group, and I cannot wait for her to add value and another level of play when she joins us in the spring. We are so grateful that Jill is officially a Lope."Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the culture, the volleyball program, the great things I've heard about the school, the beautiful campus and the warm weather. I also love everything GCU has to offer through its business program."
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Lia Brown
Opposite - Layton, Utah - Woods Cross High School
Potts: "Lia Brown is the type of player that once you start watching, you can't stop. Her energy, her celebrations and the joy she plays with on the court are contagious. She's also one of the best blocking right-side attackers that I've seen come out of the high school level. She has an ability to score and handles high-pressure situations well. She and Berkleigh were on a top team at the Open level with Club V, playing together last year. We are so excited for Lia to join our squad this spring, and we are grateful that she is officially a Lope."Why GCU: "I chose GCU because of the welcoming environment the school provides and its beautiful campus."
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