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L-R: Tori Harper, Ana Julia Bleeker, Estelle Haugen
Photo by: Tony Walsh
Bulldogs Announce Addition of Three to 2022 Roster
November 22, 2021 | Volleyball
ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia head women's volleyball coach Tom Black has announced the addition of three student-athletes to the 2022 roster.
The recruiting class includes libero/outside hitter Ana Julia Bleeker, opposite Tori Harper, and outside hitter Estelle Haugen.
"This is a great recruiting class for our program both on and off the court," Black said. "As volleyball players, they have excelled at the highest levels of club and high school. They have done great in the classroom, and they want to come to UGA for the right reasons: to compete at the highest level, earn an incredible degree, and help build UGA volleyball into a nationally elite program. We cannot wait to get started with these three. They are special group of young women."
Ana Julia Bleeker | Libero/Outside Hitter | Windermere, Fla. | Windermere HS
Libero/outside hitter Ana Julia Bleeker comes to Georgia out of Windermere High School where she was a four-year varsity starter, helping guide the Wolverines to 80 wins in her career including three district championships. This past season, WHS finished as the runner-up in the state championship. On the court, she is a multi-time all-metro team performer and in a member of the National Honor Society in the classroom. Bleeker plays club for OTVA in Florida. She was a three-time AAU All-American (13U, 15U, 16U).
Ana Julia is the daughter of Katiane and Brett Bleeker. Katiane played volleyball and coach at USF and Brett played football at Boston College. She has a younger brother, Alex. She intends to major in Biochemical Engineering at Georgia.
Tom Black on Bleeker: "Ana Julia is a true student of the game. She's someone who wants to know the why of each play as much as she does the how, and it's why she's developed into the leader she is. Her ball control and arm will help us so much in the years ahead."
Tori Harper | Opposite | Reno, Nev. | Bishop Manogue HS
Opposite Tori Harper signs to Georgia from Bishop Manogue High School in Reno, Nevada where she was a four-year varsity starter. The Miners won back-to-back regional championships in 2020 and 2021. Harper was named the Nevada Gatorade and USA Today Player of the Year for her efforts her junior season. Off the court, she was named this year's homecoming queen. Harper plays club for Northern Nevada Juniors.
Tori is the daughter of Tiffiany White and Tom Harper. Has three older siblings: Shantraie, Karli, and Mekel. Both sisters played volleyball at Siena College in New York. Tori intends to major in Business at UGA.
Black on Harper: "Tori has received a ton of accolades and honors throughout her high school career, and she'll go even further as a Dawg. She can hit and block on both pins, and she competes like crazy on the court. We expect great things from Tori and we know she's ready for this."
Estelle Haugen | Outside Hitter | Excelsior, Minn. | Southwest Christian HS
Outside hitter Estelle Haugen signs to UGA from Southwest Christian High School in Minnesota. She was a four-year varsity starter for the Stars. Haugen has been a three-time all-state and all-conference performer. As a senior, she was a member of the all-state tournament team and was invited to be a part of the USA training team. The Miners won 30 games in 2021. She was named the conference MVP in 2020. Off the court, she is a member of the National Honor Society and is a student council leader. She plays club for Northern Lights Junior Volleyball.
Estelle is the daughter of Linda and John Haugen. John played college hockey at St. Olaf and Linda ran track at Minnesota State. She has an older brother Lukas and Estelle is one of three triplets with brothers Isaac and Truman.
Black on Haugen: "Estelle is a high flyer and complete volleyball player. Her heart and desire to compete is as big as anyone in her class. We cannot wait to get her here. The sky is the limit for her."
The recruiting class includes libero/outside hitter Ana Julia Bleeker, opposite Tori Harper, and outside hitter Estelle Haugen.
"This is a great recruiting class for our program both on and off the court," Black said. "As volleyball players, they have excelled at the highest levels of club and high school. They have done great in the classroom, and they want to come to UGA for the right reasons: to compete at the highest level, earn an incredible degree, and help build UGA volleyball into a nationally elite program. We cannot wait to get started with these three. They are special group of young women."
Ana Julia Bleeker | Libero/Outside Hitter | Windermere, Fla. | Windermere HS
Libero/outside hitter Ana Julia Bleeker comes to Georgia out of Windermere High School where she was a four-year varsity starter, helping guide the Wolverines to 80 wins in her career including three district championships. This past season, WHS finished as the runner-up in the state championship. On the court, she is a multi-time all-metro team performer and in a member of the National Honor Society in the classroom. Bleeker plays club for OTVA in Florida. She was a three-time AAU All-American (13U, 15U, 16U).
Ana Julia is the daughter of Katiane and Brett Bleeker. Katiane played volleyball and coach at USF and Brett played football at Boston College. She has a younger brother, Alex. She intends to major in Biochemical Engineering at Georgia.
Tom Black on Bleeker: "Ana Julia is a true student of the game. She's someone who wants to know the why of each play as much as she does the how, and it's why she's developed into the leader she is. Her ball control and arm will help us so much in the years ahead."
Tori Harper | Opposite | Reno, Nev. | Bishop Manogue HS
Opposite Tori Harper signs to Georgia from Bishop Manogue High School in Reno, Nevada where she was a four-year varsity starter. The Miners won back-to-back regional championships in 2020 and 2021. Harper was named the Nevada Gatorade and USA Today Player of the Year for her efforts her junior season. Off the court, she was named this year's homecoming queen. Harper plays club for Northern Nevada Juniors.
Tori is the daughter of Tiffiany White and Tom Harper. Has three older siblings: Shantraie, Karli, and Mekel. Both sisters played volleyball at Siena College in New York. Tori intends to major in Business at UGA.
Black on Harper: "Tori has received a ton of accolades and honors throughout her high school career, and she'll go even further as a Dawg. She can hit and block on both pins, and she competes like crazy on the court. We expect great things from Tori and we know she's ready for this."
Estelle Haugen | Outside Hitter | Excelsior, Minn. | Southwest Christian HS
Outside hitter Estelle Haugen signs to UGA from Southwest Christian High School in Minnesota. She was a four-year varsity starter for the Stars. Haugen has been a three-time all-state and all-conference performer. As a senior, she was a member of the all-state tournament team and was invited to be a part of the USA training team. The Miners won 30 games in 2021. She was named the conference MVP in 2020. Off the court, she is a member of the National Honor Society and is a student council leader. She plays club for Northern Lights Junior Volleyball.
Estelle is the daughter of Linda and John Haugen. John played college hockey at St. Olaf and Linda ran track at Minnesota State. She has an older brother Lukas and Estelle is one of three triplets with brothers Isaac and Truman.
Black on Haugen: "Estelle is a high flyer and complete volleyball player. Her heart and desire to compete is as big as anyone in her class. We cannot wait to get her here. The sky is the limit for her."
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