St. Cloud State Volleyball Adds Pair to 2026 Signing Class
6/26/2026 3:49:00 PM | Volleyball
Huskies add two signees to replace Mullihan twins, maintain incoming class at seven
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Volleyball Head Coach Chad Braegelmann announced the addition of two signees to the program's 2026 signing class on Friday. Middle blocker Abby Leaf (Ramsey, Minn. / Anoka HS / Washburn) and opposite Keira Nagle (Minneapolis / Academy of Holy Angels) will join the incoming class which will remain at seven signees after Bailey Mullihan and Grace Mullihan decided to retire from volleyball.
Leaf transfers in to SCSU with two years of eligibility remaining after competing at Washburn (Kan.) for the past two seasons, while Nagle will be one of six incoming freshmen, joining middle blocker Alexis Heinle (Bismarck, N.D. / Century HS), libero Clara Keaveny (Waconia, Minn. / Mayer Lutheran HS), setter Izzy Keaveny (Waconia, Minn. / Mayer Lutheran HS), middle blocker Brynn Panek (Avon, Minn. / Albany HS) and opposite Audrey Rydell (Fargo, N.D. / North HS), who will begin their collegiate careers at St. Cloud State in 2026.
Signing Day Release (11/12/2025)
Two different states are represented in the Huskies' 2026 signing class with the program's upper Midwest ties on full display as the Keavenys, Leaf, Nagle and Panek stay in their home state of Minnesota while Heinle and Rydell come to the Granite City from North Dakota.
"We are excited to add Abby and Keira to our Huskies Volleyball family," said Braegelmann. "Abby brings a wealth of volleyball knowledge and experience to us, having played on a MIAA team that has had success and she knows what it takes to compete at a high level. Her athleticism, ability to elevate and play above the block will help us compete better in matches and in practice. Keira has experience playing at both pins and brings more depth to those positions. She can terminate and block volleyballs at a high level and we are looking forward to seeing her growth in our program."
ABBY LEAF | MIDDLE BLOCKER | 6'0" | RAMSEY, MINN. | ANOKA HS | WASHBURN
A middle blocker from Ramsey, Minnesota…played two seasons at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas…recorded .375 hitting percentage in 2025…two-time Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll member…Non Nobis Solum Award Nominee…peer educator for the First Year Experience program…member of the Great Texts Program…attended Anoka High School…three-year-letterwinner…one-time all-conference honoree…two-time all-conference honorable mention…team captain…academic all-state recipient…set school top 10 marks for blocks in a season three times (57 in 2021, 90 in 2022 and 107 in 2023)…twice set single-season high school blocks record (2022 and 2023)…led all players in the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) and Class AAA in blocks in 2023…ended career as Anoka High School's all-time blocks leader (254)…tallied a .341 hitting percentage in 2023…high school coach was Chris Fenwick…played club volleyball for Crossfire Volleyball Club…two-sport athlete also competed in track & field…three-year letterwinner…team captain…National Honors Society member (2024 letter winner)…four year academic letter winner…Academic All-State honoree…Anoka High School Sportsmanship Award winner…Highest Honors Graduate…STEAM Graduate…four year member of choir program…all-conference and all-state honors…earned superior ratings in choral contest (both solo and ensemble)…alto section leader…taught and conducted a piece in concert…choir president…won the Choral Arion Award (choir student of the year)….
Personal: Daughter of Kyle and Jamie Leaf…intends to major in psychology and minor in social work and Spanish…enjoys playing the piano, crocheting, reading, and watching movies…biggest influence is her dad…notes upsetting Eagan HS in the first round of the 2023 Minnesota State High School Tournament in a five-set match (each set went over 25 except for the fifth) on the way to a third place finish and upsetting Nebraska Kearney the first round of the 2024 NCAA DII Central Region Tournament in a five-set comeback in Halenbeck Hall as her greatest volleyball experiences…lists Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley as her favorite athlete…
KEIRA NAGLE | OPPOSITE | 5'11" | MINNEAPOLIS | ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS
An opposite from Minneapolis and Academy of Holy Angels…team captain…two-time all-conference honoree…all-tournament team selection at Minnesota Showcase 3A Tournament…named team's most improved player…earned leadership award…earned spirit award…posted a career hitting percentage of .350…recorded a career best.385 hitting percentage…high school coach was Tom Emanuel…played club volleyball with M1…member of the academic honor roll…graduate with high honors…National Honor Society inductee…
Personal: Daughter of Ryan Nagle and Maureen Cunniff…notes placing third at AAU nationals during her 15's year as her greatest volleyball experience…
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Volleyball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Leaf transfers in to SCSU with two years of eligibility remaining after competing at Washburn (Kan.) for the past two seasons, while Nagle will be one of six incoming freshmen, joining middle blocker Alexis Heinle (Bismarck, N.D. / Century HS), libero Clara Keaveny (Waconia, Minn. / Mayer Lutheran HS), setter Izzy Keaveny (Waconia, Minn. / Mayer Lutheran HS), middle blocker Brynn Panek (Avon, Minn. / Albany HS) and opposite Audrey Rydell (Fargo, N.D. / North HS), who will begin their collegiate careers at St. Cloud State in 2026.
Signing Day Release (11/12/2025)
Two different states are represented in the Huskies' 2026 signing class with the program's upper Midwest ties on full display as the Keavenys, Leaf, Nagle and Panek stay in their home state of Minnesota while Heinle and Rydell come to the Granite City from North Dakota.
"We are excited to add Abby and Keira to our Huskies Volleyball family," said Braegelmann. "Abby brings a wealth of volleyball knowledge and experience to us, having played on a MIAA team that has had success and she knows what it takes to compete at a high level. Her athleticism, ability to elevate and play above the block will help us compete better in matches and in practice. Keira has experience playing at both pins and brings more depth to those positions. She can terminate and block volleyballs at a high level and we are looking forward to seeing her growth in our program."
ABBY LEAF | MIDDLE BLOCKER | 6'0" | RAMSEY, MINN. | ANOKA HS | WASHBURN
A middle blocker from Ramsey, Minnesota…played two seasons at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas…recorded .375 hitting percentage in 2025…two-time Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll member…Non Nobis Solum Award Nominee…peer educator for the First Year Experience program…member of the Great Texts Program…attended Anoka High School…three-year-letterwinner…one-time all-conference honoree…two-time all-conference honorable mention…team captain…academic all-state recipient…set school top 10 marks for blocks in a season three times (57 in 2021, 90 in 2022 and 107 in 2023)…twice set single-season high school blocks record (2022 and 2023)…led all players in the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) and Class AAA in blocks in 2023…ended career as Anoka High School's all-time blocks leader (254)…tallied a .341 hitting percentage in 2023…high school coach was Chris Fenwick…played club volleyball for Crossfire Volleyball Club…two-sport athlete also competed in track & field…three-year letterwinner…team captain…National Honors Society member (2024 letter winner)…four year academic letter winner…Academic All-State honoree…Anoka High School Sportsmanship Award winner…Highest Honors Graduate…STEAM Graduate…four year member of choir program…all-conference and all-state honors…earned superior ratings in choral contest (both solo and ensemble)…alto section leader…taught and conducted a piece in concert…choir president…won the Choral Arion Award (choir student of the year)….Personal: Daughter of Kyle and Jamie Leaf…intends to major in psychology and minor in social work and Spanish…enjoys playing the piano, crocheting, reading, and watching movies…biggest influence is her dad…notes upsetting Eagan HS in the first round of the 2023 Minnesota State High School Tournament in a five-set match (each set went over 25 except for the fifth) on the way to a third place finish and upsetting Nebraska Kearney the first round of the 2024 NCAA DII Central Region Tournament in a five-set comeback in Halenbeck Hall as her greatest volleyball experiences…lists Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley as her favorite athlete…
KEIRA NAGLE | OPPOSITE | 5'11" | MINNEAPOLIS | ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS
An opposite from Minneapolis and Academy of Holy Angels…team captain…two-time all-conference honoree…all-tournament team selection at Minnesota Showcase 3A Tournament…named team's most improved player…earned leadership award…earned spirit award…posted a career hitting percentage of .350…recorded a career best.385 hitting percentage…high school coach was Tom Emanuel…played club volleyball with M1…member of the academic honor roll…graduate with high honors…National Honor Society inductee…Personal: Daughter of Ryan Nagle and Maureen Cunniff…notes placing third at AAU nationals during her 15's year as her greatest volleyball experience…
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Volleyball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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