HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton volleyball Head Coach Josh Tompkins is pleased to welcome his five-member recruiting class for the upcoming season.

The group includes four players from New York State and one from Ohio. They join a team that returns 12 players from last season's 4-5 (3-3 E8) squad.

Below is the recruiting class with comments from Coach Tompkins.

Marra Hovey
Ashville, NY / Panama Central
Libero

Marra excelled as a passer, defender and server on Panama's state finalist teams during her varsity career.

Julie Immel
Orville, OH / Central Christian
Outside Hitter

Julie is a hardworking, talented attacker who plays extremely hard.

Katie Naprawa
Baldwinsville, NY / Charles W. Baker High School
Outside Hitter / Middle Blocker / Rightside Hitter

Katie comes with a lot of experience both on club and high school teams and has loads of potential!

Grace Parr
Olean, NY / Olean Central
Outside Hitter / Middle Blocker

Grace is a very talented and smart player who is able to do a lot of positive things at the net.

Ella Smith
Jamestown, NY / Jamestown High School
Outside Hitter

Ella is a dynamic athlete who has lots of potential as an all around player.