The Skylights are excited to announce the signing of Anna Richardson from Worland, Wyoming.  She comes to MSUN after a successful career at McCook Community College.  Over her two seasons with the Indians, Richardson evolved from a primary outside hitter during her freshman campaign into a vital defensive anchor and utility player this year. Across 23 matches this season, she recorded 118 digs, 41 kills, 11 service aces, and five blocks. In her 42 career matches at MCC, she totaled 124 kills, 178 digs, 24 service aces, and 20 blocks. While recruited as an outside hitter, her adaptability allowed her to thrive across multiple positions, including right side, libero, and defensive specialist.

Richardson noted that a strong connection with Skylight Head Coach Jerry Wagner—combined with a welcoming atmosphere during her campus visit—sealed her decision.

Academically, the transition to MSU-Northern aligns well with her educational goals. Anna will be taking integrated health sciences, supporting her path toward a bachelor's degree and an eventual master's degree in occupational therapy. Richardson's academic dedication earned her a spot on the President's List for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters with a GPA above 3.9, alongside a selection to the first-team NJCAA All-Academic Team.

Coach Wagner added, "We recruited Anna out of high school as a strong, ball-handling outside hitter with an exceptional all-around game. After developing further at McCook Community College, she has truly built herself into an experienced six-rotation outside hitter who can contribute across multiple positions."
 
Anna is a strong addition to the Skylights squad that will return an experienced roster for the 2027 season.
 
"Anna is an exceptional student and I'm happy that we have her academic area of study and I'm also excited she will be joining us after the Christmas break in the January 2027 Spring semester", Coach Wagner said.