POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Volleyball has announced the signing of four high school student-athletes to join the Bengal program next season, welcoming middle blocker Ella Wilson, outside hitters Lavinia Hoffer and Aubrey Necas, and libero Eva Wall as part of its National Signing Day class.
The four newcomers bring a combination of size, versatility and competitive experience to Pocatello, adding depth across the court.
Idaho State head coach Sean Carter expressed excitement about the incoming class, highlighting each player's individual strengths, competitive drive and fit within the Bengal program.
Ella Wilson | 6-2 | Middle Blocker | Fort Collins, Colorado | Fossil Ridge High School
Wilson joins the Bengals as a 6-foot-2 middle blocker from Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. Carter believes Wilson has the potential to become one of the next standout middle blockers in the program's history.
"I believe Ella will be the next great middle blocker to come out of Idaho State! Ella is a great blocker with tremendous instincts as a young player. She has the ability to score the ball hitting both directions and has the ability to score off one foot behind the setter, which every coach dreams to get from their middles! Not only that, she is a great server willing to play D! We are so happy to have Ella choose to be a Bengal. We beat out some very good programs and couldn't be more excited for Ella to join us. Ella could compete for playing time in year one, which brings expectation and pressure, but we know she's the person who wants that opportunity!" Carter said.
Lavinia Hoffer | 5-7 | Outside Hitter | Lages, Brazil | Skyview High School (Nampa, Idaho)
Hoffer, joins Idaho State from Skyview High School in Nampa, Idaho, after moving to the United States from Lages, Brazil. Her journey to collegiate volleyball has been marked by significant individual success in Brazil, where she earned recognition as one of the top players in her state and competed at the national level.
Hoffer is a two-time Best Player selection at one of the largest volleyball championships in Latin America and a five-time Best Player selection in her home state of Brazil. She was also selected three times to represent her state in competitions and twice selected to represent another state at Brazilian national championships.
Carter praised Hoffer's commitment, technical ability and competitive mentality, emphasizing the sacrifices she has made to reach this opportunity.
"Lavinia has been in the States for almost two years now living in Nampa, Idaho! The commitment and sacrifice she has shown being away from family in pursuit of her dream of being a college volleyball player is something to be admired. Lavinia has professional-level drive and commitment and has one of the best hands of a young player I have ever seen. She can hit every shot and passes and plays defense like an elite libero! I believe some overlooked Lavinia because of her size, but to quote her coach in Brazil, 'Whatever team you put her on, wins.' That's what we got, a winner!" Carter said.
Aubrey Necas | 5-11 | Outside Hitter | Tucson, Arizona | Mica Mountain High School
Necas joins the Bengals from Mica Mountain High School in Tucson, Arizona, bringing an established attacking presence and an all-around skill set to the outside hitter position. The 5-foot-11 outside hitter recently surpassed 1,000 career kills and is a four-time All-Region selection. She also earned All-Tournament Team recognition at Nationals, along with numerous high school all-tournament honors.
Carter highlighted Necas' versatility and ability to score from both the front and back rows.
"Aubrey is an elite six-rotation outside hitter who is used to being the go-to attacker on every team she plays for. She has amassed over 1,000 kills for her high school career and is the complete package as a volleyball player. Great passer, great defender, great server, and great blocker. I may be most excited about Aubrey's ability to be ready and score out of the back row. She's a competitor with the drive to be great. I am so excited for Aubrey to join this Bengal program!" Carter said.
Necas chose Idaho State because of the connection she felt with the coaching staff and players, saying she felt at home from the moment she stepped on campus. She plans to study athletic science at Idaho State.
Eva Wall | 5-7 | Libero | Fruitland, Idaho | Fruitland High School
Wall rounds out the signing class as a 5-foot-7 libero from Fruitland High School in Fruitland, Idaho. A familiar face to the Idaho State coaching staff, Wall has been attending Bengal summer camps since middle school and has been on the program's recruiting radar since eighth grade.
Wall arrives in Pocatello as a two-time state champion and one of Idaho's top high school players. She was named the 2026 4A SRV Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference honors in each of her first three high school seasons.
Carter praised Wall's familiarity with the program and her relentless approach to defensive play, believing she will immediately compete for opportunities in the Bengal backcourt.
"Eva is someone we knew we were going to recruit since she was an eighth grader. Eva has been coming to our summer camps since she was in middle school and was our camp MVP as a 14-year-old. Eva is an absolute force in the back row. Her competitiveness and willingness to throw her body around is what I love most about Eva. Eva will immediately compete for playing time in the back row, and don't be surprised if you see her smash a few balls out of the back row while she is in there! She already knows our team well and will have no trouble fitting in to the culture of our team. We believe Eva will be the next great player to come from our home state!" Carter said.
Wall chose Idaho State because of the opportunity to grow both as a volleyball player and as a person, while becoming part of a program that made her feel welcomed and supported. She plans to major in agricultural business and enjoys hunting, swimming, riding horses and, spending time with family.
With the additions of Wilson, Hoffer, Necas, and Wall, Idaho State welcomes four talented newcomers who bring different strengths and skill sets to the Bengal program. The incoming class adds depth at the net, attacking versatility and defensive firepower as the Bengals continue building toward the future.
