Rowing Announces Signing of 15 Future Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has announced that it will welcome 15 student-athletes to rowing program when they enroll at the University in the Fall of 2019.

Maile Barber (Cassopolis, Mich.), Erin Bowling (Williamston, Mich.), Rosemary Gibbons (Evanston, Ill.), Devyn Gordon (Croswell, Mich.), Emily Kellogg (Jenison, Mich.), Olivia Long (Oxford, Mich.), Erica McIntee (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), Annie McIntosh (DeWitt, Mich.), Sarah Miles (Trenton, Mich.), Victoria Mills (Grand Ledge, Mich.), Bailey Pease (Rochester, Mich.), Emily Petrosky (Middleville, Mich.), Chloe Pirfirio (Chicago, Ill.), Rachel Turpin (Troy, Mich.) and Ellie Vry (Grand Rapids, Mich.) will all enroll at Michigan State University next fall to row for the Green and White.

"I am excited for the 2019 recruiting class as it is comprised of women with great athleticism, character and academic prowess," said Michigan State head coach Matt Weise. "The blend of rowers, coxswains and other sport athletes gives us tremendous potential for speed and depth. I look forward to helping them develop during their careers at Michigan State."

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MAILE BARBER
Cassopolis, Mich.
Ross Beatty HS
Krush VBC
Volleyball | Softball
Major: Psychology
Accolades: Volleyball: Surpassed 1,000 career kills… 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 All-Conference… 2017, 2018 All-Region… 2017 team MVP… Softball: 2015, 2016 All-Conference

Weise on Barber: "Maile is hardworking and humble. She is relentless in her pursuit to be great and we look forward to having her on the team. We know she has what it takes to succeed."

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ERIN BOWLING
Williamston, Mich.
Williamston HS
Soccer
Major: Management
Accolades: MHSSCA All-State… All-Area… Academic All-State… CAAC Academic Award

Weise on Bowling: "Erin's athletic ability as a soccer player and high character bode well for a successful rowing career. We anticipate Erin being a strong contributor on and off of the water at MSU."

ROSEMARY GIBBONS
Evanston, Ill.
Evanston Township HS
Sky High Volleyball Club
Volleyball | Lacrosse
Major: Business
Accolades: 2018 USA Volleyball National Championships qualifier with Sky High… 3-year varsity starter for Evanston Township… Chicago Tribune Athlete of the Month

Weise on Gibbons: "We're excited for the impact Rosemary will have as a Spartan. She will bring a high level of expectation for herself and her teammates. This along with her athleticism will serve her well as she transitions to a new sport."

DEVYN GORDON
Croswell, Mich.
Croswell Lexington HS
Blue Water Volleyball Club
Volleyball | Softball | Basketball
Major: James Madison College
Accolades: Volleyball: 2018 1^st team All-Conference and All-County, All- Region… team captain… Offensive and overall team MVP… BWAC All-Academic and All-State Academic… 3x League Champion… District Champion… AAU Academic All-American… Basketball: 2018 2^nd team All-Conference and All-County… Softball: 2018 1^st team All-Conference and All-County.

Weise on Gordon: "Devyn comes from a Michigan State family and will have a great impact on the program. Devyn's energy is infectious and her drive to succeed athletically and academically is high. We were constantly impressed with Devyn's presence on the court while recruiting her. She is a dynamic, energetic, and intelligent athlete."

EMILY KELLOGG
Jenison, Mich.
Jenison HS
West Michigan Crush | Cyclones Fast Pitch
Basketball | Softball | Cross Country
Major: Kinesiology
Accolades: Basketball: 2017 AAU Las Vegas Classic National Champion… 4 year varsity starter… All-Conference, All-American, and Midwest All-Region… Softball: 2017 Conference Champion… NSA Fast Pitch World Series Champion.

Weise on Kellogg: "Tough is a great word to describe Emily. Her tenacity and vocal leadership will play a key role in training and racing. She has already embraced the work ethic it takes to be a Spartan and we're thrilled to have her as part of the program."

OLIVIA LONG
Oxford, Mich.
Lake Orion HS
Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy
Volleyball
Major: Business
Accolades: 2018 MHSAA Division 1 State Champion… 2018 All-Conference… 2018 Under Armor High School All-America Watch List… 2017 AVCA Phenom List… 2017 Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List… 2015-2018 Scholar-Athlete

Weise on Long: "Olivia has had an eventful fall. First, she signs with Michigan State Rowing, and then a few days later, helps her Lake Orion high school volleyball team win a State Championship! Olivia is a very well-rounded and consistent athlete that will be a stabilizing force amongst the freshmen class."

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ERICA MCINTEE
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Avondale HS
SuperNOVA
Volleyball
Major: Pre-med
Accolades: four year varsity player with Avondale high school… Scholar-Athlete.

Weise on McIntee: "Erica is a strong and persistent athlete. She comes from an athletic family and understands what it takes to be a high performing Division I athlete. She's a solid addition to this class and will have a successful career at MSU."

ANNIE MCINTOSH
DeWitt, Mich.
DeWitt HS
Michigan Triple Threat
Basketball |Track and Field
Major: Political Science
Accolades: 2018 Nike Tournament of Champions National Champions with Michigan Triple Threat… Basketball: CAAC All-Area Academic award… CAAC First Team All-Conference… CAAC Red Division Champions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018… Track and Field: CAAC All-Area Academic award… CAAC First Team All-Conference

Weise on McIntosh: "Annie is a very accomplished basketball player and track athlete. What stood out while recruiting Annie besides her athleticism was the level of competitiveness she brings to everything she does. She thrives on a challenge and will succeed in a new sport because of it. We look forward to Annie arriving next fall to see what else she can conquer as a Spartan."

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SARAH MILES
Trenton, Mich.
Trenton HS
Trenton Crew | Wyandotte Boat Club
Rowing
Major: Special Education
Accolades: 1^st place 2018 WOSSA Rowing Championships: Men's Senior 4+… 1^st place 2018 WOSSA Rowing Championships: Men's Senior 8+… 1^st place 2017 Royal Canadian Henley: Women's 52kg 4+… 3^rd place Scholastic Rowing Association of Michigan: Men's Lightweight 8+

Weise on Miles: "Sarah's experience and success as a coxswain is going to be an important aspect of this recruiting class. She is going to share her knowledge, drive, and passion for the sport with her teammates so they can all excel in training and competition as they learn a new sport."

VICTORIA MILLS
Grand Ledge, Mich.
Grand Ledge HS
Track and Field | Golf
Major: Neuroscience
Accolades: Top 10 All-Time in both shot put and discus at Grand Ledge high school… All-Conference track and field… All-Academic in track and field and golf… Academic All-State golf

Weise on Mills: "Victoria has the makings to be an excellent rower. She is a natural on the water and has the power for the erg. We're very excited to see her develop throughout her four years at MSU."

BAILEY PEASE
Rochester, Mich.
Adams HS
Unified Volleyball Club
Volleyball | Tennis | Skiing
Major: Psychology
Accolades: All-league Honoree… voted most spirited player by teammates… OOA Scholar-Athlete Award… Rochester Community Schools Scholar Athlete Award

Weise on Pease: "Bailey is a gifted athlete with good body awareness and is able to transfer that into rowing. Bailey's talent, combined with a strong work ethic will make her a force to be reckoned with as a Spartan."

EMILY PETROSKY
Middleville, MI
Caledonia high school
FaRout Volleyball Club
Skiing | Volleyball
Major: Nursing
Accolades: Skiing: Giant Slalom 3^rd place at State Championships… 2018 1^st Team All-State Giant Slalom… 2018 1^st Team All-State Slalom… 2018 MHSSCA Academic Award… 2017 2^nd Team All-State Giant Slalom… 2017 Regional Giant Slalom Champion… 2017 and 2018 All-Regional Team… 2016, 2017, 2018 State Qualifier, SWMSC All- Conference, and team MVP. Volleyball: 2018 District Champion, team captain, team leader in kills.

Weise on Petrosky: "Emily is a true competitor in every sense. She is a diligent athlete who has seen a lot of success in a variety of sports. This is a testament to her work ethic and we're confident her abilities will transfer to rowing at Michigan State."

Chloe Porfirio
Chicago, Ill.
Lane Technical College Prep
Evolution Volleyball Academy | Chicago Rowing Foundation
Rowing | Volleyball
Major: Marketing
Accolades: 2018 Midwest Junior Rowing Champions… 2018 Most Promising Novice… Top Hitter award… Team Captain (volleyball).

Weise on Porfirio: "Chloe is a strong athlete and that was evident when we started recruiting her through volleyball. She then made the jump to rowing last spring and has seen solid results. Chloe is enthusiastic, hardworking, and likes to challenge herself. This will help her transition to the collegiate level.

RACHEL TURPIN
Troy, Mich.
Troy HS
MEVBA
Volleyball | Track and Field
Major: Criminal Justice
Accolades: 3^rd place at Districts in high jump… 2x volleyball district champions with Troy high school

Weise on Turpin: "Rachel is very much looking forward to being a Spartan Rower. We've been impressed with her development in volleyball and can see her making even greater gains when she arrives to East Lansing in the fall. She enjoys hard work and is determined to succeed at Michigan State."

ELLIE VRY
Grand Rapids, Mich.
West Catholic HS
Grand Rapids Rowing Association
Rowing | Volleyball
Major: Business Management
Accolades: Grand Rapids Sprints Novice Ergatta- 1^st place, Leelanau Chase HS 1x- 2^nd place, Mixed 8+- 2^nd place, Michigan Club Invitational Mixed 8+- 3^rd place

Weise on Vry: "Ellie is also somewhat of a newcomer to rowing after switching over from volleyball and has taken to the sport brilliantly at Grand Rapids Rowing Association. Her great character and work ethic are evident any time we see her train and compete. Combining those qualities with her raw power and athleticism will help her accomplish great things."

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