PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College volleyball Head Coach
Margot Royer-Johnson announced today [Nov. 13] that Tori Otter, Kaia Easterbrook and Fielding Mayhugh each signed a written offer of athletic aid to attend Providence beginning in the fall of 2025 and compete as members of the Friars' volleyball program.
Otter is a 6'2" middle blocker and outside hitter from Bentonville, Ark. She plays for Bentonville High School, where she serves as captain and helped lead her team to the state finals. Otter has recorded 1,000 kills in her high school career and is a three-time All-State selection, a three-time All-Conference honoree and Newcomer of the Year. Otter plays club for Ozark Junior Volleyball Elite.
"Tori is a force at the net as she has quick lateral movement and an explosive attack," Royer-Johnson said "She can hit a ball from anywhere on the net with pace and accuracy. She will make an immediate impact for us."
Easterbrook is a 6'4" middle blocker from Canton, Ga. She plays for Cherokee High School, where she serves as team captain. Easterbrook helped lead her team to two Final Four appearances (2021 and 2023) and a regular-season championship in 2022. She is a three-time First Team All-County selection, three-time First Team All-Region honoree, and a First Team All-State player in 2024. Easterbrook plays club for A5 Volleyball.
"Kaia has played at the very highest level in club and brings a lot of experience to PCVB," Royer-Johnson said "She is super long and has great volleyball IQ. She is a gym rat who works hard to improve her game. Her length will help her be a force in the BIG EAST on the block and the attack."
Mayhugh is a 6'2" outside hitter from Weston, Mass. She plays for Weston High School, where she serves as team captain. Mayhugh helped her team win the 2023 State Championship and four DCL Small Championships. She recorded 381 kills and 264 digs her senior season. Mayhugh is a two-time DCL All Star, two-time DCL Player of the Year, three-time MIAA All-State Team recipient, Division Three Player of the Year, All-Tournament Team honoree and Tournament MVP. Mayhugh plays club for Smash Volleyball.
"Fielding is a fundamentally sound athlete with the right length and athleticism to be a success in the BIG EAST," Royer-Johnson said, "She also has a sneaky-good passing game that will help her to be a six-rotation player for us."