CHICAGO (November 22, 2019) – Loyola University Chicago head women's volleyball coach Amanda Berkley announced today the addition of three more student-athletes to the Ramblers' roster for the 2020 season. Joining a class that already includes Emily Banitt, Anna Feldkamp and Kelsey Watson will be Karlie McNabb, Grace Hinchman and Kat Warpinski.
 
Information on each incoming student-athlete can be found below.
 
Karlie (KJ) McNabb, 5-9, Outside Hitter, Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie)
Two-time first team all-conference selection at Sun Prairie High School … Was named Big 8 Conference Player of the Year and first team all-state as a senior in 2019 ... Chosen to the state tournament Division I all-tournament team as both a junior and senior … Second team all-state pick in 2018 during her junior campaign … Collected second team all-conference recognition as a sophomore.
 
Berkley on McNabb: "KJ is a great six-rotation player that possesses a lot of energy and passion. Fans will love watching her compete on the outside. We couldn't be more excited to welcome KJ to the Loyola family!"
 
McNabb on Loyola: "There are so many reasons behind why I chose Loyola, but the biggest one was that it felt like home. Loyola had everything I was looking for in a college and I immediately knew it was a perfect fit. Loyola will provide me with a great education and set me up for success beyond my college years. Aside from the academics, the athletics facilities, team atmosphere and coaches are all amazing as well. This made my decision very easy and I am so excited to be a Rambler!"
 
Grace Hinchman, 5-7, Defensive Specialist/Libero, Geneva, Ill. (Geneva)
Finished her career at Geneva High School as the school's all-time leader with 1,244 digs and was a two-time team MVP pick … Twice earned all-conference accolades and was a two-year team captain … As a senior, accumulated 557 digs and 34 service aces on the heels of a 568-dig, 22-ace season as a junior in 2018 … Garnered all-area status from the Daily Herald, Kane County Chronicle and Beacon News … Named to the AVCA Phenom List, Prep Volleyball Watch List and twice was chosen to the JVA Watch List … Two-time AAU national champion and All-American … Also was a four-year member of the Geneva High School basketball team, helping the squad to a regional championship in 2018-19 … Three-time academic all-conference honoree.
 
Berkley on Hinchman: "Grace is a scrappy libero who will challenge for a starting role. We are happy to have Grace in our program and know she will make significant contributions to our back row."
 
Hinchman on Loyola: "I chose Loyola because it's a great fit for me both academically and athletically. Everyone I met during my visit was so welcoming and made me feel at home and I love that the campus is in Chicago and right on the lake. The coaches have such a positive outlook about the future of Loyola volleyball that I want to be a part of it. I'm so excited to begin my journey at Loyola!"
 
Kat Warpinski, 5-9, Defensive Specialist/Libero, Edina, Minn. (Edina)
Named Edina High School team MVP as a senior in 2019 … Earned all-conference accolades as a senior and led the team in assists … Two-time spirit award winner … Was a member of Edina's first state volleyball team in school history in 2018 … Twice named to the JVA Watch List … Was a U18 First Team All-North Country Region honoree.
 
Berkley on Warpinski: "Kat is a well-rounded volleyball player who will provide us with depth in the back row. She brings a fun personality to the Loyola program and we can't wait for her to join us on campus!"
 
Warpinski on Loyola: "Loyola has always been my dream school. When I went to visit, there was a family atmosphere that I really wanted to be a part of. It has a great balance of both competitive academics and athletics, so overall, it is a perfect fit for me."