GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Head Coach Mallory Bernhard and the University of North Dakota women's basketball program has announced two prospective student-athletes have signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at UND. The two signees are a pair of guards from North Dakota and South Dakota.
Names are listed in alphabetical order:
Jocie Schiller | 5-7 | G | Grand Forks, N.D | Grand Forks Red River HS
Is a multisport standout at Grand Forks Red River … Led the Roughriders to a 2023 Class A Girls Basketball State Championship and set a Class A State Championship game scoring record with 34 points … Named the 2023 State Tournament MVP for her efforts … Named the 2022-23 North Dakota Class A Girls Basketball Player of the Year by Midco Sports … A two-time Class A All-State First Team selection and a two-time All-State Tournament Team pick … Was a monster on both sides of the floor in her junior season averaging 25.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 6.5 steals per game … Heading into her senior season she is the Roughriders career leader in points scored with 1,582, assists with 448 and steals with 452 … Also a track and field and cross-country standout … Won the North Dakota Class A Individual Cross-Country title this fall … Also won Class A state titles in the 400-meter, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay this past spring … she is a three-time All-State selection in track and field and is a part of two school relay records … Has been named the Grand Forks Red River HS Female Athlete of the Year in 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
What They Are Saying About Jocie:
"Jocelyn is a tremendous student athlete. She has an outstanding work ethic, has a great attitude and is the ultimate teammate. Not only is Jocelyn one of the best players to ever come out of Red River High School, but when she's on the floor, she makes everyone better. Her commitment and drive has helped her develop into one of the most skilled offensive players we've ever had in our program. Equally impressive is her ability to defend - she plays with tenacity and has a motor that never stops. Jocelyn is a tremendous representative of Red River High School and will be a great addition to the University of North Dakota" – Kent Ripplinger Head Coach Grand Forks Red River HS
"Jocie's achievements in the last year alone are evidence as to why we are so incredibly excited to add a local standout and the state's best. As a multisport athlete she has won a state championship in every sport she competes in. It is no secret to anyone that knows her, understands how she has done this, and it is through her unmatched work ethic. She is the definition of a winner. Jocie brings a scoring and shooting ability that we are excited to add to our roster and an intensity on the defensive end to boot. As the University of North Dakota, we will always strive to bring in the state's best players to represent the 701 and we know we have that with Jocie." – UND head coach Mallory Bernhard
Skyler Volmer | 5-9 | G | Presho, S.D. | Lyman HS
Has been a starter at Lyman HS since 8th grade and led the Raiders to the Class B SoDak 16 last season … Was named the Western Great Plains Conference MVP and was an All-State selection as a junior … Averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game … Eclipsed the 1,000-point mark last January … Averaged 18 points per game as a freshman and 17 points per contest as a sophomore … Also a standout in volleyball and track and field for the Raiders … Was an all-conference selection in volleyball … Placed in four state track and field events last year, including second in the high jump, second in the 110-meter hurdles and third in triple jump … Holds the Lyman school record in the high jump.
What They Are Saying About Skyler:
"We are extremely proud of her decision to attend UND and play women's basketball for the Fighting Hawks. Coach Mal, Coach Mo, and the staff are a great fit for Skyler and we look forward to their continued success together. Go Hawks!" – Cody Volmer Father and Head Coach Lyman HS
"Skyler is someone we are very excited chose to be a Fighting Hawk. She is a multisport athlete that has proven to be successful and competitive in all fields of competition. She is an explosive player, that can score on all three levels and is a tenacious defender. What makes Skyler stand out is her work ethic and the chip on her shoulder. She comes from a great basketball background and has had coaches that have really helped develop her game. She embodies every quality that our programs wants, and I am thrilled to add her." – UND head coach Mallory Bernhard
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