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Wisconsin volleyball: Badgers add L/DS Kristen Simon to 2025 recruiting class

The Wisconsin Badgers are continuing their hot recruiting streak — befitting of the weather — in June.

Libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon announced her commitment to the Badgers’ 2025 class Friday. The 5-foot-7 libero from Louisville, Kentucky is now the fourth commitment for head coach Kelly Sheffield in 2025, joining outside hitter Madison Quest, middle blocker Natalie Wardlow and setter Addy Horner who announced their commitments last week.

Simon played last season as the starting libero for her varsity high school team, Assumption High School. According to one recruiting profile, she tallied 4.