Wayne State volleyball coach Scott Kneifl has announced that Taylor Bunjer of Elkhorn High School has signed a national letter of intent to attend Wayne State and play volleyball for the Wildcats in the 2022-23 academic year.
Bunjer, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter, is a three-year starter in volleyball and two-year starter in track and field at Elkhorn High School. This season, Bunjer had 327 kills and 233 digs to go with 33 blocks for the Antlers. As a junior, Bunjer was Class B All-State honorable mention and along with All-Omaha Area and Eastern Midlands Conference honorable mention. She excels in the classroom, earning All-Academic honors as a junior and senior. In track and field, Bunjer was a state qualifier in two events as a junior last spring in the 400-meter dash and 1,600-meter relay.
“Taylor is an explosive athlete who’s attacking and blocking ability will make an immediate impact in our gym,” remarked Kneifl. “She has played for a successful high school team along with a great club program. Taylor is a competitor and we can’t wait to see the great things she will do in black and gold.”