AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University Volleyball head coach Sharon Quarles has announced the addition of 11 student-athletes set to join the program for the 2025 season. The incoming class includes a strong mix of transfers and freshmen, featuring five Division I transfers, one Division II transfer, three international signees, and two true freshmen.
The new additions bring Augusta's 2025 roster to 16 student-athletes and represent every position group on the court. Quarles emphasized the athleticism, size, and diverse backgrounds of this year's class.
"It is that time again to introduce our newest players to Jaguar Nation. We will be welcoming 11 student-athletes to the Jaguar family. Every position is seeing new players filling those roles and along with that comes tremendous opportunities for our players to make their mark.
As in the past, we have always recruited players that will help expand our offensive opportunities at the net and solid players in the backcourt. By adding some additional height in certain positions with the incoming class, we are encouraged to be able to continue maintaining and possibly fortifying our block.
In addition, we have added some additional culture to our roster this season with three international players hailing from Poland, Spain, and the Ukraine. Preseason will be a welcome time to have these 16 faces walking in as individuals bringing their skill and competitive drive to start the process of becoming a highly competitive team that will battle every night and bring excitement to the crowds that come to watch."
Meet the Newest Jaguars
Alexis Belarmino
Daphne, Ala. | 5'11" | Setter | Sophomore | University of New Orleans
Belarmino is a Division I transfer with three years of eligibility remaining. As a freshman at UNO, she appeared in 21 matches, averaging 3.73 assists and 1.05 digs per set. Notable matches include 26 assists and 8 digs against Alcorn, 22 assists and 6 digs against Southern, and 20 assists versus Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. At Daphne High School, she was ranked 1st in Alabama and 2nd nationally in assists in 2022–23. She set a career school record with 3,649 assists, earned AL.com Super All-State Team honors twice, and was named to the 6A State Championship All-Tournament Team.
Sydney Harrington
Albany, Ore. | 5'10" | Setter | Senior | UNC Greensboro / VCU
Harrington brings two years of eligibility after competing at both VCU and UNC Greensboro. She appeared in 21 matches at UNCG as a defensive and serving specialist.
At West Albany High School, she was a First Team All-State and All-State Tournament honoree in 2022. She led her team to its first 5A State Championship since 2013 and was nominated for Oregon Sports Volleyball Player of the Year.
Lauren Nelson
Oro Valley, Ariz. | 6'0" | Outside Hitter | Senior | Jacksonville University / Rhode Island
Nelson joins Augusta with one year of eligibility after playing at the University of Rhode Island and Jacksonville University. In 2024, she appeared in nine matches, totaling 39 kills, 16 digs, and 40 points. Her top performance came against Florida A&M with 11 kills and 6 digs.
As a sophomore in 2023, she added 19 kills and two blocks across nine sets. She opened her career at Rhode Island in 2022 with 65 kills, 18 digs, and 18 blocks in 18 matches.
Serenity Jones
Warner Robins, Ga. | 5'11 | Middle Hitter | Sophomore | Georgia State University
Jones redshirted her freshman year at Georgia State but brings strong high school experience. At Veterans High School, she appeared in 84 sets and tallied 162 kills while averaging 75.7% kill efficiency. She was a 2023 All-Region First Team selection and helped lead her team to a 30-9 record, winning both the 6A region and county championships.
Hunter MacFarland
Rome, Ga. | 5'6" | Libero | Sophomore | Northwestern State
MacFarland saw action in 23 matches and 79 sets, finishing with 126 digs and 19 aces. She reached double-digit digs four times and posted a season-high 13 digs at Lamar.
At Rome High School, she recorded over 1,000 career digs, was a four-time all-region player, three-time defensive MVP, and earned the Rome Orthopedic Most Outstanding Student-Athlete award. She held leadership roles in the National Honor Society, Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, and was the soprano section leader in her school's honors choir.
Isis Barrett
Lawrenceville, Ga. | 5'11 | Middle Hitter | Sophomore | St. Thomas Aquinas College
Barrett was a consistent presence in the middle last season, appearing in 25 matches. She averaged 1.5 kills per set and posted a .239 hitting percentage, along with 0.79 blocks per set.
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Patrycja Kabala
Warsaw, Poland | 5'10" | Outside Hitter | Sophomore | Palm Beach State College
Kabala competed in both indoor and beach volleyball at PBSC, winning two NJCAA beach national championships as part of the #2 pair. Indoors, she earned First Team All-Conference honors, was a Region 8 Offensive Player of the Week multiple times, and was runner-up for Region 8 Player of the Year. In 23 matches, she averaged 3.91 kills per set and 2.33 digs per set with a .285 hitting percentage. In beach volleyball, she was named a First Team Doubles All-American.
Angela Mateos
Seville, Spain | 6'3" | Right Side | Junior | Southern New Hampshire University
Mateos competed in 25 matches for SNHU in 2024, where she averaged 1.73 kills per set and hit .179. She also contributed defensively with 0.53 blocks per set. Her height and international experience will bring a strong presence to Augusta's right side attack.
Sofia Snitsarevych
Odessa, Ukraine | 6'2" | Freshman | CSM Constana (Romania)
Snitsarevych brings international experience from both Ukraine and Romania. She earned a spot on Ukraine's U17 National Team and helped secure podium finishes in tournaments in Belarus and Latvia. After moving to Romania, she won the U17 Romanian National Championship with CSM Constan?a and is currently playing with the club's A1 team.
Ronya Shackleford
McDonough, Ga. | 5'11" | Outside Hitter | Freshman | Creekside Christian Academy
Shackleford is an incoming freshman who will add depth to the outside hitter position. She brings raw athleticism and potential to the court and joins a talented class of newcomers.
Shadé Rich
Evans, Ga. | 6'0" | Right Side | Freshman | Greenbrier High School
Local product Shade Rich brings length and versatility to the right side. She joins Augusta from Greenbrier High School and is expected to provide immediate depth in the front row.
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