11/11/2026 2:05:00 PM | Volleyball
Huskies add three Minnesota natives to class of 2027
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Volleyball Head Coach Chad Braegelmann announced the addition of three Minnesota natives as signees for the program's 2027 signing class on Wednesday. Libero/defensive specialist Stella Garcia (Rosemount, Minn. / Rosemount HS) and outside hitters Ella Hartung (Lake Elmo, Minn. / Stillwater HS) and Rylee Inman (Champlin, Minn. / Champlin Park HS) will begin their collegiate careers at St. Cloud State in 2027.
We are excited for our 2027 recruiting class and think they will be fantastic fits with our program which will help us continue the tradition of excellence both on and off the volleyball court, said Braegelmann. Since we only graduated two from the 2026 team, we did not need to bring in a large class, but the talent, competitiveness, and skill level of these three will continue to raise the bar in our gym.
STELLA GARCIA | LIBERO/DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST | 5'6 | ROSEMOUNT, MINN. | ROSEMOUNT HS
A libero/defensive specialist from Rosemount, Minnesota and Rosemount High School…five-year varsity libero… two-time team captain…2026 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association (MNVBCA) All-State selection…three-time All-South Suburban Conference selection…three-time team MVP…four-time team Defensive MVP…Minnesota High School Volleyball Showcase All-Tournament Team (2024)…team Most Improved Player Award (2022)…amassed over 1,900 digs, 300 assists and 140 aces in her prep career…played her club volleyball for Northern Lights Volleyball for seven years…USAV National Champion (2026, 17-2)…AAU National Club Division Second Place (2021, 12-1)…two-time AAU National Premier Division Third Place (2025, 16-2 & 2024, 15-2)…USAV Girls Junior National Third Place (2024, 15 American Division)…USAV National Tournament Division MVP (2026)…two-time AAU Nationals All-American (2025, 16-2 & 2024, 15-2)…high school coaches are Alicia Moore, Jodi Diekmann and Jeff Kunze-Hoeg…three sport athlete – also competes in flag football and track & field…2026 state champion in flag football as No. 13 seed in 13-team tournament…
Personal: Daughter of Rafael Garcia and Teri Klopp…plans to major in nursing…enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, going on walks with her dog, shopping, and doing art and crafts…notes her dad as her biggest influence because he has always supported her through everything and helps her accomplish her goals, even if that means making a bet with her to accomplish them…lists her team winning USAV Nationals and being named the MVP of the division during the 2026 club season as her greatest volleyball experience…
Coach Braegelmann on Garcia...
Stella has a very high compete level and is one of the quicker athletes we've seen play as a libero/defensive specialist. She has a sense for where the ball is going and a toughness and determination to dig and touch everything in the back row. Her passing is extremely solid, and she will help add depth to an already talented back row for us next year.
Northern Lights 16-1 Head Coach Joy Johnston on Garcia...
Stella is the type of athlete and person every coach loves coaching. She is driven and determined with a strong work ethic. Stella may be small, but she packs a huge amount of energy! She is kind and caring, and her teammates consistently feel her support and encouragement on and off the court. When you're around Stella, you can't help but smile and laugh! She's one of the best storytellers you'll hear and lights up every space she enters. I was so lucky to get to coach Stella and have her bright light in my life. St Cloud Volleyball is lucky to have Stella joining them!
ELLA HARTUNG | OUTSIDE HITTER | 6'0 | LAKE ELMO, MINN. | STILLWATER HS
An outside hitter from Lake Elmo Minnesota and Stillwater High School…2026 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association (MNVBCA) All-State selection…two-time All-Suburban East Conference Honorable Mention selection…two-time team captain…posted over 550 kills and 250 digs during prep career…played club volleyball for Kokoro Volleyball for three years…two-time Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) watchlist selection…three-time academic letter recipient…4.0 cumulative grade point average…volunteer for Create for Kids organization…member of the National Honor Society…
Personal: Daughter of Tim and Lindsey Hartung…undecided on what she plans to major in…lists her parents as her biggest influences…notes LOVB Austin and United States national team outside hitter/opposite Madisen Skinner as her favorite athlete…lists making the state tournament her freshman year of high school and AAU nationals during her 17s club season as her greatest volleyball experiences…father Tim was a two-time national champion and three-time all-American wrestler at Minnesota and was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2010…
Coach Braegelmann on Hartung...
Ella is very physical attacker that will have some opportunities to play on both the outside and the right side for us. She hits a very heavy ball and can play above the net. Her energy and positivity will be great assets to our team.
Stillwater High School Head Coach Sara Baumhard on Hartung...
Ella is one of the most selfless, encouraging leaders and players we have had in our gym. Who is the first person to set up nets? Ella. Who pushes her teammates to be better? Ella. Who she is on the court is a fantastic player, but who she is off the court is even more special.
RYLEE INMAN | OUTSIDE HITTER | 5'10 | CHAMPLIN, MINN. | CHAMPLIN PARK HS 
An outside hitter from Champlin, Minnesota and Champlin Park High school…2026 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association (MNVBCA) All-State selection…helped lead Champlin Park to the 2026 AAAA Minnesota State Tournament…2025 All-Northwest Suburban Conference selection…2024 Honorable Mention All-Northwest Suburban Conference…compiled over 750 kills and 500 digs during prep career…high school coach is Amy Fonoti…played her club volleyball for Minnesota Select Volleyball Club for four years…earned honors/high honors every year of high school…
Personal: Daughter of Ronald and Paula Inman…intends to major in business and minor in finance…enjoys wakesurfing – her family spends a lot of time on the lake, and much of it is spent surfing, so it has become one of her favorite hobbies…lists winning a National Championship at 16 Nationals as her greatest volleyball experience…
Coach Braegelmann on Inman...
Rylee has played on some elite club volleyball teams, has the ability to play both front row and back row and we think could be a great passer, defender and attacker at this level. She can hit a variety of shots in the front row, can extend plays defensively in the back row and is a great teammate on the floor.
Champlin Park High School Head Coach Amy Fonoti on Inman...
Rylee is a dynamic hitter who understands the game and steps up in big moments. She is a hard worker, a strong leader, and a great teammate who genuinely cares about others. She carries herself with maturity and respect and sets a positive example for those around her.
SCSU VOLLEYBALL CLASS OF 2027 SIGNEES
Libero/defensive specialist Stella Garcia (Rosemount, Minn. / Rosemount HS)
Outside hitter Ella Hartung (Lake Elmo, Minn. / Stillwater HS)
Outside hitter Rylee Inman (Champlin, Minn. / Champlin Park HS)
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