Michigan libero Mallory Johnson commits to Nebraska volleyball
Nebraska volleyball's 2027 commitment class continues to grow following another commitment announcement. Libero Mallory Johnson posted on social media that she is committing to the Huskers.
'First, I want to thank my family. You are my rock, and I'm forever grateful for your love and support. You inspire me to be a better person every day! I also want to thank my FarOut family. To my coaches, thank you for pushing me to improve daily. To my teammates, thank you for being my best friends. And lastly, a huge thank you to the entire Nebraska staff, especially Coach Dani, Coach Jaylen, Coach Kelly, and Coach Brennan, for this opportunity of a lifetime. I'm so excited and grateful to start this new chapter!'
Johnson joins fellow libero Pulelehua "Hua" Laikona, outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon, middle blocker Kendall Omoruyi, and setter Malorie Boesiger in the 2027 class.
The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist plays for Byron Center High School and is the top player in the state of Michigan. The Eagles finished their 2024 season in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Final. Johnson also plays club volleyball for Far Out in Grand Rapids.
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