VB Announces Trio of Signees

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marquette women’s volleyball coach Tom Mendoza has announced the addition of three high school signees Wednesday afternoon as the official signing period opened for the class of 2026.

The group includes Molly Welge (Naperville, Ill.), Allie Beers (Slinger, Wis.), and Caydence Doolan (Hagerstown, Md.), a talented trio that brings size, versatility, and championship experience to the Golden Eagles. Together, they have combined for multiple state titles, all-state honors, and national-level club success, representing some of the top prep and club programs in the country.

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Molly Welge | 6’3″ Middle Blocker | Naperville, Ill. | Benet Academy

• Helped Benet Academy to back-to-back Illinois Class 4A state runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024.
• Guided the Redwings to 2025 regional, sectional, and super-sectional championships.
• Earned 2025 East Suburban Catholic Conference All-Conference honors.
• Competes with 1st Alliance Volleyball Club, which finished 12th nationally in the 17s division.

Welge on Marquette: “I chose Marquette because of its competitive athletics and strong academics. Marquette’s family-like community and support for its volleyball program made it an even easier choice. I’m excited to be a part of Marquette’s successful volleyball program.”

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Caydence Doolan – 5’11” Outside/Right-Side Hitter – Hagerstown, Md. / North Hagerstown High School

• Four-year varsity standout and 2025 team captain at North Hagerstown High School
• Led the Lady Hubs to three Maryland Class 3A State Championships and four regional titles
• Named 2025 AVCA Region 2 High School Player of the Year
• Two-time Herald Mail Volleyball Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
• Selected to the 2025 JVA All-National Team and PrepVolleyball Second Team All-America
• Member of the 2025 USAV 17 Open All-Tournament Team after finishing third nationally with Metro Volleyball Club of DC
• Holds the Washington County record with over seven kills per set

Doolan on Marquette: “I chose Marquette because of the highly competitive volleyball program that competes with the best teams in the nation and the great academic opportunities that are provided at Marquette.”

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Allie Beers | 6’0″ Right-Side Hitter | Slinger, Wis. | Slinger High School

• Four-year varsity letterwinner and two-year team captain at Slinger High School
• Named 2024 North Shore Conference Player of the Year
• Earned First Team All-Conference honors three straight seasons (2022–24)
• Selected First Team All-State as a junior in 2024
• Reached 1,000 career kills during her junior season
• Helped lead Slinger to three consecutive conference and regional titles (2023–25)
• Plays club volleyball for Milwaukee Sting, finishing top 8 nationally in 2024

Beers on Marquette: “I chose Marquette because of its competitive and high level volleyball program in addition to the amazing staff, girls, and people involved. It’s an incredible atmosphere combined with great academics.”

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