University of Connecticut Athletics
Volleyball Signs Three to Class of 2026
11/10/2021 11:58:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn women's volleyball team will welcome three newcomers to the program next fall, as third-year head coach Ellen Herman-Kimball announced the signing class of 2026 on Tuesday.
Jessica Perry, Kasen Rosenthal and Emma Werkmeister have each signed their National Letter of Intent to compete for the Huskies. One of UConn's strongest recruiting classes in program history, the trio will add depth and versatility to the lineup next season.
"We are extremely thrilled to have the opportunity to add these three amazing young women to our group," remarked Herman-Kimball. "Not only are they high-caliber volleyball players, they are also incredible people. Jess, Kasen, and Emma have exactly what we are looking for in order continue the chase to a championship experience and culture!"
Jessica Perry
6-2 | RH/OPP | Spring Hill, Tenn. | Independence
Three-year letterwinner at Independence … 2021 District 12-AAA MVP, all-district and all-tournament team … Led Independence to a runner-up finish in the District 12-AAA championship game … 2020 Student-Athlete Award … 2018 Outstanding Freshman Award … Played four years of club volleyball with Alliance Volleyball Club … 2021 AAU Amethyst Open Division National Champions … 2019-20 PrepVolleyball Watch List … AVCA Phenom.
Herman-Kimball on Perry: "Her ceiling is incredibly high and she has the tools and physicality to be great. She is an eager learner with a contagious personality that will not only add growth to the court, but also to the culture of the program!"
Emma Werkmeister
6-0 | OH | Victor, N.Y. | Victor
Four-year starter at Victor … Two-time All-Monroe County DI and All-Great Rochester Player of the Year … Four-time All-Monroe County First Team … Three-time First Team All-Monroe County and All-Great Rochester First Team … Two-time New York Division AA All-State … Section V champion and all-tournament MVP as a senior ... Played nine years of club volleyball for VolleyFX … PrepVolleyball 10 Players to Watch … MaxPreps Top 15 High School National Player of the Year Watchlist … AVCA All-Region 1, Best & Brightest First Team, Phenom, and All-America Watch List.
Herman-Kimball on Werkmeister: "I think the biggest attribute of her is it's not what she does, it's how she does it. Her energy, her will to be great on the off the floor, and her emphasis to be a great teammate are just a few intangibles that make Emma, Emma. Her volleyball talent and skill level adds depth to our pin position, but her intangibles as a person is what will catapult her to the top."
Kasen Rosenthal
5-11 | S/RS | Austin, Texas | Austin
Two-year captain at Austin … 2020 All-Centex honorable mention and all-district first team … Played seven years of club volleyball with Roots Volleyball … 2021 USAV Nationals American Division All-Tournament Team … 2019 USAV Nationals division champion and MVP.
Herman-Kimball on Rosenthal: "Kasen is a natural leader; being the oldest of a large family naturally adds the characteristics of being mature, level-headed, leading by example, and a problem solver. Her qualities are exactly what we are looking for in the setting position. She wants to be a part of what we are building here at UConn and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get there."
