Women’s Volleyball Announces Class Of 2029
7/17/2025
Princeton University women’s volleyball Head Coach Sabrina King announced five talented newcomers as the Tigers’ Class of 2029.
“This is a lynchpin class,” said King. “Bursting with talent, abundant with experience, and the kind of culture kids that will push our gym to work harder and communicate better. I absolutely cannot wait to coach these players and bring them into the fold. They will make a huge impact this fall and will join a group that is hungry for more growth and more wins.”
#9 Shelby Burriss | MB
Height: 6’1’’
Hometown: Fairview, Texas
High School: Lovejoy
Before Princeton: 2024 5A Region Finalist … 2024 District 9-5A Champion … 2024 District 9-5A Academic Al-District … 2024 District 9-5A Blocker of the Year … 2024 AVCA All-Region … 2024 AVCA Honorable Mention Al-American … 2024 THSCA 2nd Team Academic All-State 2024 THSCA Legacy Award Middle Blocker of the year … 2023 5A State Champion … 2023 13-5A District Champion … 2023 13-5A Academic All-District … 2023 13-5A District Offensive Player of the Year … 2023 Ball Recruiter Junior of the Year Candidate … 2023 DFW All-Area First Team … 2023 TGCA All Star Team Red … 2023 TGCA 5A AJ-State … 2023 Texas Sports Writers Association First Team Middle Blocker … 2022 District 13-5A Co-District Champion … 2022 5A Region 2 Semifinalist … 2022 District 13-5A First Team All-District … 2022 District 13-5A Academic All District … 2021 5A State Champion … 2021 District 10-5A District Champion … 2021 District 10-5A academic All-District … was a varsity high jumper
Personal: Daughter of Eliot and Dara Burriss … has two siblings, Braxton and Cash Burriss
From The Coach: “Shelby is a high-flyer who gets off the ground with incredible speed and explosiveness. She uses her agility to make impressive nets plays look easy. Her unique ability to hit behind the setter off one foot makes her deadly on the slide attack and gives us options in the middle. She is an exciting athlete and a fantastic player and human.”
Hometown: Plano, Texas
High School: Prestonwood Christian
Before Princeton: 2022 USAV GJNC 14 Open Silver Medal – Indianapolis … 2022 Roland Parish Student Athlete of the week … 2022-2023 TAPPS 2nd team All State … 2022-2023 TAPPS 6A First Team All-District … 2022-2023 TCA Varsity Volleyball “Best Offensive Player of the Year” … 2023 Skyline 15 Royal MVP ... 2023 USAV GJNC 15 Open National Champions - Chicago, Ill. … 2023 USAV GJNC 15 Open All Tournament Team … NTDP 2023 Fall Series participant … NTDP 2023 Winter Series participant … 2023 TAPPS 6A State Champion … 2023 TAPPS Academic All State … National Honors Society … JVA Watchlist Class of 2025 … 2024 USAV GJNC 16 Open Bronze Medal - Las Vegas, Nev … 2024 PrepVolleyball 16u All American First Team … 2024 ACVA All-Region Team … 2024 TAPPS 6A State Champion … 2024 TAPPS 6A - First Team All-District … 2024 TAPPS 6A - Second Team All-State … 2024 TAPPS 6A - Academic All-State … 2024 National African-American Recognition Program
Personal: Daughter of Jemeil and Kimberli Lambert … sister of Ashley, Parris, Jalen and Kami Lambert
From The Coach: “Taylor Clarke is an exceptional athlete with a knack for scoring. Her ability to serve, play defense, block and attack make her a threat wherever she is on the court. Taylor is versatile and can make teams pay from multiple locations. In addition, she is a team leader and holds others to a standard in practice and games. Taylor Clarke makes others around her better and is a favorite among her teammates and coaches." - Ryan Mitchell, Head Volleyball Coach Prestonwood Christian Academy
#22 Olivia Foye | L
Height: 5’8’’
Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.
High School: Huntington Beach
Before Princeton: 2024/25 Huntington Beach High School “Most Inspirational Athlete of the Year” … 2024/25 All Sunset League MVP ... 2024/25 “History” award; first libero to be named Sunset League MVP in history … 2024/25 Huntington Beach Girls volleyball team MVP … 2024/25 Sunset League First Team Selection … 2024/25 All Sunset League Academic … 2024/25 Beach Volleyball Sunset League First Team All American … 2024/25 Lakewood Tournament All American … 2024 NEQ Silver Medalist … 2024 NEQ All American (prep dig)
2024 Red Rock Rave Bronze Medalist … 2024 Red Rock Rave First Team All American (prep dig) … 2024 Volleyball Magazine standout player … 2023 NIT Kansas City Champion … 2023 NIT Kansas City All-Tournament Team … 2023 NEQ Champion … 2023 NEQ “Standout Player- All Tournament Team” … 2023 SCVA power regional champion … 2023 Oxnard tournament champion … 2023 Sunset League First Team Selection … 2022 Oiler award … 2021 Highest GPA award … 2021-2024 Scholar Athlete award … 2021-2024 Sunset Conference All-Academic Team
Personal: Daughter of Tamara and Joseph Foye
From The Coach: “Liv is a premier libero in her class. She has a calmness on the court that makes her an elite serve receiver, but she also has the tenacity to make incredible defensive plays. She reads the game incredibly well. Liv is a fireball, a leader and a joy to be around.”
#7 Sarah Hom | OH
Height: 5’11’’
Hometown: Torrance, Calif.
High School: South Torrance
Before Princeton: Pioneer League Most Outstanding Player … USAV 17 Open Champion and All-Tournament Team … Daily Breeze All Area (2023, 2024); All CIF (2023) … First Team All Pioneer League (2023) … Beach Pioneer League MVP (2023) … AVCA Phenom (2022, 2023) … Under Armour Next Camp (2023, 2024) … Tesoro Tournament Champion and All Tournament … National Honor Society … President's Volunteer Service Award … Girl Scout Gold Award
Personal: Daughter of Lawrence and Michelle Hom … her father Lawrence played volleyball at USC … has one brother, Brendan Hom
From The Coach: “Sarah has all the tools to be our next great outside hitter. She can pass, hit, block, play floor defense and serve. She has a high ceiling and room to grow. I’m really excited to work with her, as she is a coachable and focused player, who I think will make an immediate impact.”
#12 Lia Skufca | S
Height: 5’9’’
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: Myers Park
Before Princeton: 2025 JVA Watchlist; 2024 NCHSA All-Region Team … 2024 SoMeck All-Conference Team … 2024 AVCA All-Region Team; 2024 CUVC Scholar Athlete of the Year … 2024 NC State All-Star Team Member … 2024 All Observer Team … High School OT 3rd Team All State … 2024 NC All-State Nominee … 2024 SoMeck Conference and NC 4A West Region Assists Leader … CMS Athletic Honor Society … National Honor Society Chapter President
Personal: Daughter of Ron and Silvia Skufca … sister of Dane and Alan Skufca
From The Coach: “Lia orchestrates her offense at a high level and makes the hitters around her better. She moves the ball around effortlessly and is a leader that others respect on and off the court. The coaches love her mind for the game and the confidence she brings to her team.”
