PROVIDENCE R.I. – The Providence College volleyball Head Coach
Margot Royer-Johnson announced Friday, Nov. 13 that Chloe Lopez and Audree Hughes have each signed a written offer of athletic aid to attend Providence College beginning in the fall of 2027 and compete as members of the Friars' volleyball program.Â
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Lopez is a 5'5 libero/defensive specialist from Las Vegas, Nev. She plays for Bishop Gorman High School, where she served as team captain and recorded 1,281 digs, 364 assists and 1,232 receptions. Lopez is a two-time First Team All-Conference and First-Team All-State selection. She led her team in digs from her sophomore to senior year. Hughes currently plays club for the Vegas Aces.Â
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"Chloe will help us immediately on the defensive side," Royer-Johnson said, "She has strong fundamentals and refuses to let the ball hit the floor. We are so happy she's a Friar!"
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Hughes is a 6'2 outside hitter from Southlake, Texas. She plays for Carroll Senior High School, where she recorded a .250 hitting percentage. Hughes helped her team win the 2025 6A-D2 Southlake State Championship for the first time in school history, she hit .444 and recorded 15 kills during the championship match. She was awarded First-Team All-Tournament as well as District 4-6A Honorable Mention. Hughes currently plays club for Texas Advantage 18 Black.Â
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"Audree is a great fit in our conference," Royer-Johnson said, "She's a well-trained outside hitter with a strong swing. She has worked through adversity, so she knows what it takes to succeed."Â Â Â
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