Four Class of 2025 Signees Ink With Louisiana Volleyball

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball head coach Kristi Gray announced on Thursday (Nov. 14, 2024) the signing of four student-athletes, as the national signing period for the 2025-26 academic year is now officially underway.

The Class of 2025 recruits inking with the Ragin' Cajuns at the onset of the signing period are: defensive specialist/libero Brooklyn Vigil (San Antonio, Texas/Harlan HS), middle blocker Lindsey Henry (Austin, Texas/ Gateway College Preparatory School), setter Rhyan Miciotto (Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More HS) and middle blocker Genesis "Gigi" Smith (Atlanta, Ga./Norcross HS).

Vigil is an early enrollee who will be joining the Ragin' Cajuns for the spring semester in January 2025. The remainder of the group is set to arrive on campus in August 2025.

Brookly Vigil
DS/L | San Antonio, Texas | Harlan High School
Travel Team: Alamo Volleyball Association

Vigil has been a key contributor to Harlan High School's defense three years running, having amassed 1,300-plus digs since debuting on the varsity squad with 576 digs as a sophomore in 2022.

A two-time all-district performer, she rose to becoming a unanimous first team selection in 2023. She helped Harlan to a Class 6A third place finish and undefeated district record.

She was a member of the 15 Premier GJNC USAV Open Division 2022 National Championship squad from the Alamo Volleyball Association. She was selected to the all-tournament team at GJNC.

"Brooklyn has been a part of and competed against some of the best volleyball in Texas," Gray said. "She is a fantastic defender who will contribute to keeping our defense at the level it has reached. She graduates early and is joining us in the spring. We are excited to get her in the gym early."

Lindsey Henry
MB | Austin, Texas | Gateway College Preparatory School
Travel Team: Austin Junior Volleyball

An AVCA Phenom All-American Watchlist selection in 2024, Henry was off to a well-rounded performance in her senior season with 85 kills, 20 aces, 20 blocks and 39 digs through the first 38 sets played for Gateway College Preparatory School.

Henry claimed first team all-district honors and was an academic all-district performer both in 2022 and 2023.

"Lindsey is an amazing athlete with a high ceiling who I believe will come in and make an immediate impact," Gray said. "Her efficiency will help elevate our offense, while her quickness will be impactful for both our offense and defense. We are thrilled to have Lindsey join our program."

Rhyan Miciotto
S | Lafayette, La. | St. Thomas More High School
Travel Team: Cajun Elite

A three-time state champion with Lafayette-based St. Thomas More High School, Miciotto was named MVP of the 2023 Louisiana Division II State Tournament.

Miciotto's decorated list of honors also includes first team All-State and All-Metro honors, All-Metro Player of the Year and the Acadiana Advocate Star of Stars Sports Award. She entered the 2024 season on the AVCA All-American Watch List.

In leading STM to a third straight title as a junior in 2023, she posted 499 assists, 307 digs, 189 kills, 33 aces and 19 blocks.

Throughout her four-year run with STM competing at right side hitter and setter, Miciotto has accumulated 1,500-plus assists, 500-plus kills, 800-plus digs and 100-plus aces.

"We are absolutely thrilled to get both local talent and a proven winner in our gym," Gray said. "Coming from a championship program at STM, Rhyan knows what it takes to be a part of a winning culture. She does an outstanding job in running her offense and leading her team. We are excited to keep her home at UL."

Genesis "Gigi" Smith
MB | Atlanta, Ga. | Norcross High School
Travel Team: A5 Gwinnett

Smith is coming off back-to-back 150-plus kills seasons competing in the Atlanta area for Riverwood International Charter School and Norcross High School.

She produced 195 kills and posted 59 blocks in her final season at Riverwood in 2023. This fall at Norcross, Smith has generated 274 kills and thrown up 72 blocks while totaling a career-best 52 aces.

Her 2024 season performance has resulted in first team All-Region and All-County honors and honorable mention on the All-State squad. In 2023, Smith was named the 2023 Region 4-6A Player of the Year.

"Gigi is a very dynamic player who can play multiple positions," Gray said. "Her versatility will help elevate our offense, while her blocking will make an immediate impact on our defense. I believe that she has a high ceiling and a big future. We are excited to have her join our program and be part of what we are building."

ABOUT LOUISIANA
Louisiana concludes its fourth season under Kristi Gray's leadership this weekend at E.K. Long Gym, hosting Georgia Southern in the final two-match SBC series of the 2024 season from Thursday-Friday, November 14-15.

First serve in the series opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams meet again in the regular season finale on Friday at 6:00 p.m.

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