MILWAUKEE, Wis. — MATC volleyball strengthened its 2026 recruiting class with its latest signing of Olivia Graves, a 5‑foot‑10 right‑side hitter from Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wis.

Graves capped her senior season as a six‑rotation outside hitter with 108 kills, 40 aces, 160 digs, five assists and nine blocks. She served as team captain, earned Team MVP honors and collected All‑Southeast Conference second‑team and All‑Kenosha County second‑team recognition. She was also voted "Super Nova" in the Kenosha News for her standout play.

Across her three‑year varsity career, Graves built a consistent resume of honors. She earned All‑Southeast Conference honorable‑mention recognition as both a sophomore and junior, while adding Kenosha County honorable mention, Player of the Game honors, and the Coaches Award in 2024. That same year she was also named to the AVCA Phenom List for the Class of 2026 and placed on the Prep Dig Watchlist.

"Olivia is a high‑IQ player," Stormers head coach Shel DeLisle said. "She is able to swing but sees the whole floor and can easily adjust mid‑swing into an off‑speed roll or power tip to the open spot. Her upbeat personality and ability to adapt to the other side of the net make her an additional weapon in our arsenal. We can't wait to see what that looks like for us."

Graves brings a multi‑sport background to the Stormers, highlighted by a dozen years in gymnastics that helped sharpen her body control and competitive poise. She has continued to develop her game with Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club over the past four years, complementing her prep career with additional training and competition.

She plans to major in radiography and pursue an associate degree while maintaining a strong academic focus while at MATC. On the court, her goals consist of striving to be a great teammate, being able to contribute as a reliable player, build lasting friendships and continue improving her overall skillset each season.