PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Korey Schroeder and the staff have announced the signing of five newcomers to join the Cougars in 2027.
The signing class includes two middle blockers, Bailey Lambert from Arizona and Logan Pecht from in-state, outside hitter Addy Nicks from Arizona, setter Kate Harris from in-state, and libero/defensive specialist Kaitlyn Vogel from California.
Kate Harris | 5-6, Setter, University Place, Wash., Curtis High School
From University Place, Washington, and a graduate of Curtis High School, where she played varsity volleyball all four years and served as captain for two... A setter who also played midfield in soccer... Earned South Puget Sound League honorable mention as a freshman, second-team honors and a national all-tournament team selection as a sophomore, and first-team league, WSVCA first-team all-state and Tacoma News Tribune all-area recognition as a junior... Helped her team win the Washington 4A state championship as a sophomore and finish as state runner-up as a junior... Received the Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Award and recorded a 3.99 GPA... Plans to pursue either a biology or pre-nursing degree.
Coach Schroeder on Kate Harris: “Kate is an incredibly competitive individual who wants to be the best at everything she does. Although she is a setter, she's willing to do whatever is needed to help her team win including pass and attack. I can't wait to have her energy and passion in Bohler Gym!”
Bailey Lambert – 6-1, Middle Blocker, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Canyon View High School
A native of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and a graduate of Canyon View High School... Earned four varsity letters in volleyball and served as captain for three years... Played outside hitter, middle blocker and opposite... Earned All-Region First Team honors four times and All-Academic Team recognition each season... Also received regional Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2024 and 2026, regional Player of the Year in 2025, and All-Conference First Team honors in 2024... Recorded a 4.7 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society... Plans to study sports psychology and secondary education... Brother Tucker Lambert played volleyball at Benedictine.
Coach Schroeder on Bailey Lambert: “Bailey is one of the most well-rounded volleyball players that I've recruited in a middle blocker. She has a knack for finding ways to score, can go on serving runs, and has better ball control than your average middle. She has such a fun personality and is well respected by all of her teammates.”
Addy Nicks – 5-11, Outside Hitter, Phoenix, Ariz., Pinnacle High School
A Phoenix, Arizona, native and 2026 graduate of Pinnacle High School... Played four years of varsity volleyball as an outside hitter and right-side hitter... Named All-Region First Team for 6A Desert Valley Region… Plans to study criminology and art history... Earned a 4.3 GPA and participated in Mentors Club... Mother Tiwi Nicks played volleyball at Northern Arizona University.
Coach Schroeder on Addy Nicks: “What first stood out to me about Addy was her heavy arm and the experience she's gained competing with one of the best club teams in the country. She's also a fierce competitor who is eager to get to WSU and start training. I'm excited to see what she can accomplish at the next level!”
Logan Pecht – 6-3, Middle Blocker, Valleyford, Wash., Freeman High School
A native of Valleyford, Washington, and a graduate of Freeman High School... Also played volleyball at pin positions... In volleyball, earned all-league honors in 2025 and 2026, was named to the WSVCA State Second Team in 2025, served as a team captain, and helped Freeman win three league and district championships and finish as state runner-up... Earned three varsity letters, was named a Student-Athlete of the Month by The Current, and received an Academic State Champ honor... Recorded 100 kills and 40 blocks in 2024, 218 kills and 85 blocks in 2025, and 366 kills, 31 blocks, and 129 digs in 2026... Earned Academic All-League recognition in volleyball, basketball, and track as a freshman; as a sophomore, helped volleyball finish third at state and win league and district titles... As a junior, helped volleyball finish as state runner-up and win league and district titles and earned second-team all-state recognition... As a senior, earned first-team all-league recognition in volleyball and helped the team win league and district titles.
Coach Schroeder on Logan Pecht: “Logan is a raw athlete with a lot of growth ahead of her. She is an accomplished basketball & track athlete who has only recently started competing in high level volleyball. Logan is equally impressive as a person, bringing a humble, kind-hearted nature and an eagerness to learn, grow, and discover what she is truly capable of.”
Kaitlyn Vogel – 5-8, Libero/Defensive Specialist, Livermore, Calif., Foothill High School
A native of Livermore, California, and a four-year graduate of Foothill High School, where she played volleyball for four varsity seasons and served as captain for two years... Is a libero and defensive specialist... In 2023, exceeded 100 aces and led her team in aces and digs; in 2024, led the team in aces; and in 2026, surpassed 1,000 career digs and led the team in aces and digs... Earned career highs of 27 digs against Monte Vista, 19 kills against Branson, and a 10-point serving run against Carondelet... Honors include 2024 EBAL All-League Honorable Mention, the CIF State Championship “Pursuing Victory With Honor Award,” the Foothill High School Coaches Award, 2026 Athlete of the Month, and an Under Armour All-American Camp invitation... Helped Foothill win EBAL and NCS championships during her freshman season, finishing with a 37-2 record and an undefeated league season; the team was also named Volleyball Magazine’s High School Dream Team of the Week... As a sophomore, helped Foothill win EBAL and CIF Division I NorCal championships and finish as the CIF Division I state runner-up; recorded 419 digs, 278 kills, and 79 aces in 2024... In her senior season, helped Foothill win the EBAL championship with a 12-1 league record and reach the NCS Division I runner-up finish, while exceeding 500 digs during the season... Earned the 2024 NCS CIF President’s List recognition... Club accomplishments include a first-place finish at the Far Westerns Qualifier and an undefeated NCVA championship with Vision 15 Gold, runner-up finishes at the Windy City and Red Rock Rave qualifiers with Vision 16 Gold, and NCVA League titles with Vision 16 Gold and Vision 17 Gold.
Coach Schroeder on Kaitlyn Vogel: “Kait is a highly accomplished libero whose resilience and determination really stand out. She worked through a difficult knee injury earlier in her career and has come back even stronger. She has a high volleyball IQ and a great understanding of the game that I believe will allow her to make the transition to college volleyball quickly.”