Wyoming Signs Three to Volleyball Recruiting Class

LARAMIE – Wyoming Cowgirl Head Volleyball Coach Kaylee Prigge has announced the signings of a trio of student-athletes who will be joining the Cowgirl Volleyball program in 2026. Rylee Heinz (Rocklin, Calif.), Ruby Jensen (Pescott, Ariz.) and Emerson Macias (Murrieta, Calif.) have all made their commitments to Wyoming.

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“The future is bright,” Prigge said. “We're fired up about having these three young women join us in January for the Spring semester so we can hit the ground running, with a long runway toward our 2026 season. Please help us welcome our Class of 2026.”

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Rylee Heinz | 6-2 | Middle Blocker | Rocklin, California | Rocklin HS
Heinz is the reigning Sierra Foothills League Most Valuable Player and is already a two-time All-SFL honoree. Heinz, is also a decorated beach volleyball student-athlete and has numerous accolades coming her way following her senior seasons in both. During her club career, Heinz led the Temecula Vipers to first at the Girls Junior National 15’s and first in the WCVBA League in 16’s club. Heinz has also received the Scholar Award for volleyball her first three seasons in high school and received the Distinguished Community Service Award for having 150+ hours of community service during the 2025 school year.

“Rylee is a middle blocker with a unique ability to attack off one foot behind the setter. We can't wait to have Rylee in Laramie. Her ability to hit the slide will help diversify our offense and I know Cowgirl fans are going to love watching her play. Rylee also has a knack for blocking, that will fit right into our style of play at 7220. Rylee is upbeat, with a bubbly personality and is very emotionally consistent. She's a pro in all aspects of her life.”

Ruby Jensen | 6-0 | Middle Blocker | Prescott, Arizona | Prescott HS
Jensen is a two-time First Team 4A Grand Canyon Region honoree, following her junior and senior seasons. This past year, the Prescott High team captain was named the Grand Canyon Region Offensive Player of the Year. Jensen, who also plays basketball at Prescott, is a student council member and was the junior class Vice President.

“Ruby is a raw athlete. She's a smooth-mover and has physicality that we are excited to have in our gym and to develop. She hasn't even scratched the surface of where she can go as a volleyball player and we can't wait to be on that journey with her. Off the court, Ruby has a warmth about her that is easy to love and connect with. Ruby is a perfect fit for Wyoming Volleyball.”

Emerson Macias | 5-10 | Outside Hitter | Murrieta, California | Murrieta Mesa HS
Macias is an All-Southwestern League performer at Murrieta Mesa High School and was named the Offensive MVP at the Palm Desert Classic her sophomore season. A two-time Scholar-Athlete, Macias also received her team’s Pride Award following her freshman campaign. A four-time letterwinner at Murrieta Mesa, Macias was also named to the 2024 Junior Nationals All-Tournament Team during club career with the Arizona Revolution.

“Emerson is a springy pin attacker, that has the ability to ball control at a high level. Emerson's background and experience playing on the beach has developed her ball strike and allows her to hit a wide range of shots all over the court. Off the court, Emerson is extremely genuine. It's fun to watch her play because you can tell how much she loves the game. We know everyone in Laramie is going to love getting to know Emerson on and off the court.”

From Bison to Triceratops - All of Wyoming's Official Things

Every state in our nation has chosen things that represent the state in one way or another to be official state things. Like a flower, or animal. Wyoming is no different.

The Equality State, or the Cowboy State, depending on which state slogan you want to go with, has a state flower. But did you know we also have a state tree and a state fish? Yes, we even have a state code.

To be an official thing, a member of the state legislature must write and submit a bill to the legislature declaring that a thing will be the official state thing. Then the legislature votes to pass the bill, or not, if it passes, the governor signs the bill into law and we have a new official state thing.

Here is what we have so far, all of Wyoming's official things. Now you can win big on Wyo Trivia Night if that's a thing that exists.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

- From Bison to Triceratops - All of Wyoming's Official Things