Simpson Kirr Inks Another Transfer

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson volleyball head coach Jackie Simpson Kirr announced the signing of an additional transfer, Katie Hurta, to the 2023 roster on Thursday. Hurta will begin training with the Tigers this spring in preparation for the 2023 fall season after spending the fall semester at Penn State.

“As we continue to build our program,” said Simpson Kirr, “we want to do it the Clemson Way. We are not only looking for talented volleyball players but great teammates and Clemson family members.

We are thrilled that Katie has chosen to become a Tiger. She is a fierce competitor! Everyone we spoke with shared what a great teammate she is. We look forward to her joining our returners this spring.”

Katie Hurta · Right Side · Palos Hills, Ill. · Nazareth Academy · Penn State

• Appeared in two matches (five sets) for the Nittany Lions as a freshman and clocked one kill off five attacks, five assists and two digs
• 2022 Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois
• 20 ranked 2022 PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace and the No. 4 ranked setter in the class
• Named a first team AVCA All-American in 2021
• Ranked as the No. 1 player in Illinois and the No. 14 player in the country by PrepDig.com
• Finished her high school career with over 1,000 kills and a .450 hitting percentage
• Earned two all-state honors, three all-conference awards and three all-area accolades
• Named Nazareth Academy’s Female Athlete of the Year following her senior year
• Led Nazareth Academy to the state title as a senior, which was the first state title for any girls’ sport in school history
• Also led Nazareth to a third-place finish in the state as a sophomore
• Played two years with Adversity Volleyball Club and seven years with 1^st Alliance Volleyball Club
• Was a member of the U18 and U19 USA Volleyball National Team Development Program

Hurta joins Adria Powell and Katie Culumovic as newcomers for the upcoming spring semester, as both Powell and Culumovic join the squad as graduate transfers. The anticipated incoming freshmen class will be announced at a later date. For more information on Clemson Volleyball, follow the program on Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok @ClemsonVB.