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Getzin on his 2013 class:
"This is a very exciting class for us. We lose seven seniors from this year's team, so this class coming in has a lot of roles that we need filled. This is a class that can step in and compete as freshmen right from the get-go. They're probably one of the most experienced groups that we've brought in, and probably one of the most decorated as far as winning awards for their achievements already."
| Signee | Pos | Ht | Hometown |
| Kristen Brashear | Libero | 5'9 | Louisville, Ky. |
| Melanie Crow | Right Side | 6'1 | Wildwood, Mo. |
| Aubrey Edie | Setter | 6'0 | Fayetteville, Ark. |
| Margaret Eggert | Outside Hitter | 6'1 | Woodbury, Minn. |
| Louisville, Ky. | 5'9 | Libero | Sacred Heart Academy |
- Three-year letter winner
- All-District
- All-State honorable mention (2012)
- Nominated to Under Armour High School All-American watch list
- Adidas UNION18
- 2009 JVDA National Champions
- Third at 2009 AAU Nationals
- Third at 2008 AAU Nationals while playing for KIVA
- Honor roll student
- Secretary/treasurer and vice president of the 100 Club
- Student council officer for two years
- Ambassador for her high school and a spiritual retreat leader
- Did community service for two years at the Episcopal church home, and two years at Field Elementary School
- Born June 24, 1995
- Daughter of Tom and Peggy Brashear
- Has one older sister, Taylor
- Mother played tennis at Western Kentucky, and cousin played soccer at Transylvania University
"Kristen comes to us from Louisville, Ky. She'll be coming in as a defensive specialist/libero. We're very excited about her athleticism and the way she competes. She's a very competitive kid and we're looking forward to working with that type of attitude that she brings to the court. I've already watched her play middle blocker in club, and while she's not a middle blocker, you couldn't tell that by the way she went about her business. She'll throw everything out on the floor each and every point. We're looking forward to that."
Quote about Kristen Brashear from her club coach - Dan Palmer, Adidas Union 17
"Kristen is an extremely gifted athlete. This, combined with her competitiveness, puts her in a very elite and select group of defensive players. I expect she will make great contributions to the Ole Miss community."
| Wildwood, Mo. | 6'1 | Right Side | Lafayette (Wildwood, Mo.) High School |
- Rookie of the Year
- Helped lead Lancers to four district championships and three conference championships
- Led high school to back-to-back Missouri state championships (2011, 2012)
- Led the 2012 Lancers to a 40-0 record and an 80-0 set record
- Helped lead the Lancers to a No. 2 national ranking by PrepVolleyball.com, and a No. 3 national ranking by Max Preps Volleyball (2012)
- Named to the All-Tournament team at the Springfield Classic (2012)
- Named to the All-Tournament team at the Quincy Notre Dame Tournament (2012)
- Three-time All-Conference selection
- Two-time All-District selection
- All-Region and All-State selection as a senior
- Academic All-State all four years
- PrepVolleyball.com Highest Honorable Mention Top Freshman (2009)
- PrepVolleyball.com Honorable Mention Top Sophomores (2010)
- PrepVolleyball.com College Coaches Top 85 Recruits (2011)
- Nfinity Senior Aces Top 100 (2012)
- Under Armour All-American Watch List (2012)
- Track & Field - triple jump
- Went to state meet in the triple jump
- St. Louis CYC VBC (2009-12)
- Helped lead team to National Open finishes of 5th, 3rd, 3rd and 7th (2009-12)
- Won Open Colorado Crossroads and MEQ Qualifier tournaments (2011, 2009)
- Scholar athlete gold member
- Overall GPA of 4.15
- Gold Renaissance Academic Excellence member all four years
- National Honor Society (2010-12)
- Bright Flight recipient
- STUCO member
- Key Club
- Freshman mentor and tutor
- Helped provide school and clothing items to inner city school children
- Born Nov. 20, 1994
- Daughter of Cindy and Terry Crow
Quote about Melanie Crow from Ole Miss head coach Joe Getzin
"Melanie is from St. Louis, Mo. She won a second state championship – they didn't lose a set all season and Melanie was a big part of the success that team had. Melanie is about a 6-1 right side attacker. She's a crafty player who can hit any shot in the book and will get a lot of kills for us. We're looking for her to come in and compete for playing time right away. We think she is a player that can help us immediately."
Quote about Melanie Crow from her high school coach - Zach Young, Lafayette High School
"Mel is one of the best blockers and hardest hitters to come through our high school program. She was unstoppable at the state tournament and is a huge reason we were able to repeat as state champions this year. Melanie is a great leaper, and can take the second ball without hesitation. She could be a setter on a lot of teams. We look for Melanie to do great things at Ole Miss."
| Fayetteville, Ark. | 6'0 | Setter | Fayetteville High School |
- AVCA Under Armour Second Team All-America selection
- Three-year All-State selection
- Three-year All-Conference selection
- Won a state championship as a senior (2012)
- State tournament MVP
- Three-year All-State tournament team selection
- Won conference championship three times
- Set the school assists record
- NWA Big 6 Newcomer of the Year
- NWA Big 6 Player of the Year
- Two-year starter on the varsity basketball team
- Three-year starter on the varsity softball team
- Won a basketball state championship as a sophomore
- Played for seven years
- Finalist for PrepVolleyball.com's National Sophomore of the Year and National Junior of the Year
- Named to PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces
- PrepVolleyball.com High School All-America (2011)
- PrepVolleyball.com High School All-America Special Attention (2010)
- Named to AVCA/Under Armour All-America Watch List (2012)
- USA Junior National A2 Team
- National Honor Society
- AP scholar
- Principal's honor roll
- Born Aug. 11, 1995
- Daughter of Angie Baker and Chuck Edie
- Has one younger sister, Jesse, and three brothers, Evan, Levi and Josh
- Step-dad, Ed Baker, played football at Arkansas
"Aubrey just got named second team All-American. She's our first All-American recruit. Also, this summer she played on the USA Junior National A2 team, which is quite an honor to get picked to that. While she was there, she proved to be one of the best setters in the country. We're really excited about what she brings to the table. She just won a state championship and was named MVP of the tournament. And the great thing about Aubrey is she's so humble about all of those awards and keeps working hard. She's about 6-1, long length. Each time I see her she seems a little bit taller. She's going to bring a dimension, size wise, that we haven't had here in quite some time."
Quote about Aubrey Edie from her club coach - Jenny Lingenfelter, Ozark Juniors
"Aubrey is one of the best athletes I have had the privilege of coaching. She is definitely one of the best setters coming out of our program, not only because of her skills, but also because of her work ethic, leadership skills, focus and self-motivation. Her athleticism, knowledge, and passion for the game will definitely help the Rebels achieve their goals and be one of the best teams in the SEC. I am very excited she chose Ole Miss, and I believe she will be a great asset to their program. I look forward to seeing her grow at Ole Miss."
| Woodbury, Minn. | 6'1 | Outside Hitter | East Ridge High School |
- Three-year starter at East Ridge
- Two-year captain
- Named a top-20 recruit in Minnesota by Breakdown Sports
- Recognized on Prep Volleyball
- Starter on the 2010 state team
- Named All-Conference two years in a row
- Led the team in kills
- Athlete of the Week twice
- Minnesota One
- Kokoro Volleyball
- Won the Spotlight in Academics award for four years
- Volunteered at local food shelters
- Volunteered through church groups
- Born Aug. 30, 1995
- Daughter of Jim and Katie Eggert
- Has one older sister, Ally
"Margaret comes from Minneapolis, Minn. She's our first recruit out of that area. She's a big, strong girl who will compete for playing outside hitter right away. She hits a heavy ball, and we were really impressed with her when we got to work with her last summer at camp. She's really progressed nicely through her high school season, and I think coming in she'll be one of the players who's competing for playing time right away."
Quote about Margaret Eggert from her club coach - R.T. Luczak, Kokoro Volleyball
"Margaret's commitment and dedication to obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve at an elite level are the catalysts for her improvement. Her ability to focus, implement change and push herself ensures her achievement. Margaret is a gifted competitor. She strives every day to achieve excellence. These character traits make Margaret an exemplary role model for the younger players in our program at Kokoro Volleyball. Margaret is an impact player, and I am excited to see the contributions she will make at Ole Miss, and the SEC starting in the 2013 season."
