Beach Volleyball Announces Strong Trio in Latest Signing Class
11/10/2023 11:52:00 AM | Beach Volleyball
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A strong trio of beach volleyball signees is announced by head coach Doug Wright and staff, featuring true freshmen Jada Bishop, Molly Marsh and Natalie Villalon.Â
Each signee hails from a different state, with Bishop coming from Oklahoma, Marsh Georgia and Villalon here in the Sunshine State.Â
Jada Bishop
Hometown: Owasso, Okla.
Height: 6-0
Previous School: Owasso High School
Honors and Statistics
Fun Facts and Personal Info
Why UNF?
"I chose UNF because of the coaches and the student-athletes. When I met with Coach Wright everything just clicked and he is someone I wanted to play at the next level for. I also love the campus and area!"
Molly Marsh
Hometown: Senoia, Ga.
Height: 5-10
Previous School: The Heritage School (Newnan, Ga.)
Honors and Statistics
Fun Facts and Personal Info
Favorite quotes:
Why UNF?
"UNF felt like home the minute I stepped on campus. There was never a question about it and I knew this was where I belonged."
Natalie Villalon
Hometown: Cooper City, Fla.
Height: 6-0
Previous School: Cooper City HS
Honors and Statistics
Why UNF?
I chose UNF because of its competitive program and its amazing coaching staff. I also love how close knit the beach volleyball team is and how they help push each other.
Each signee hails from a different state, with Bishop coming from Oklahoma, Marsh Georgia and Villalon here in the Sunshine State.Â
Jada Bishop
Hometown: Owasso, Okla.
Height: 6-0
Previous School: Owasso High School
Honors and Statistics
- Two-time regional champion
- Three-year frontier valley all-conference
- Three-year all-world
- Paced the team in blocks and aces in high school
- Played five years of club indoor ball and two years of beach club experience
- Four-time academic all-conference
Fun Facts and Personal Info
- Intends to major in business marketing
- Born in Oklahoma City
- Mother, Jessica, played basketball at Mid-America Bible College
- Stepdad, Dustin, played baseball at Nicholls State and Oklahoma Christian
- Favorite scripture is Philippians 4:6
Why UNF?
"I chose UNF because of the coaches and the student-athletes. When I met with Coach Wright everything just clicked and he is someone I wanted to play at the next level for. I also love the campus and area!"
Molly Marsh
Hometown: Senoia, Ga.
Height: 5-10
Previous School: The Heritage School (Newnan, Ga.)
Honors and Statistics
- State runner up in 2022 and 2023
- 2021 all-region
- Coweta County Player of the Year in 2022
- GIAA State Player of the year in 2023
- Georgia Positive Athlete nominee in 2022
- Reached 1,000 kills in 2023 and was top ten in kills, digs and blocks in Georgia
- Played three years of indoor volleyball for A5, six years of beach volleyball for Marsh Volleyball Performance
Fun Facts and Personal Info
- Intends to major in marine biology
- Born in Columbus, Ga.
- National honor society, National Spanish Honor Society, AP Scholar Award
- Greatest inspiration is her family for always supporting her, no matter what
Favorite quotes:
- "I do not and will not fear tomorrow because I feel as though today has been enough." -- Zach Brown
- "If you ain't first, you're last." -- Ricky Bobby
- "Only compared to some." -- Princess Bride
Why UNF?
"UNF felt like home the minute I stepped on campus. There was never a question about it and I knew this was where I belonged."
Natalie Villalon
Hometown: Cooper City, Fla.
Height: 6-0
Previous School: Cooper City HS
Honors and Statistics
- Second Team selection
- Multiple all-county picks in south Florida
- Three-time district champions
- P1440 Fab 50
- 3-time district champion
- 2023 USAV American National Champions
- 3rd place at BVNE East Coast Nationals
- Wildfire 14u National Team Open Division
- Wildfire 15u National Team Open Division
- Miami Hype 16u National Team Open Division
- Miami Hype 17u National Team Open Division
- Fun Facts and Personal Info
- I was a former gymnast for seven years
Why UNF?
I chose UNF because of its competitive program and its amazing coaching staff. I also love how close knit the beach volleyball team is and how they help push each other.
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