BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball has announced the addition of two signees for the class of 2027. Alexis Kermode and Layla Green have both signed to join the Hilltopper program.
Alexis Kermode
Princeton, Indiana | Princeton Community High School | Outside-Middle | 6'1
Kermode played at Princeton Community High School in Princeton, Ind. The outside/middle hitter compiled 1,250 career kills, 53 service aces, 315 digs, and stuffed 108 blocks while managing a career hitting percentage of .250, spanning across 270 matches. Kermode was named all-conference three times, spent two seasons on the all-conference first-team, and was named all-county in three seasons. Kermode played club volleyball with Metro Pink 18u for four seasons. While with Metro Pink 18u, Kermode helped guide her team to a 3rd place gold at nationals.
Hudson on Kermode:
"I am very excited about adding Alexis to our 2027 roster. After having her at our prospect camp, I saw a kid that had a huge ceiling and the work ethic to match it. She is a very versatile athlete that could help in a lot of positions. I think the sky is the limit for her if she has a little patience and is willing to put in the work. I can't wait to get her on The Hill"
Layla Green
Louisville, Kentucky | Butler Traditional High School | Middle | 5'11
Green played at Butler Traditional High School in Louisville, Ky. The middle compiled 1,173 kills, stuffed 523 blocks, 242 digs, and 157 aces. Green was part of a district championship on four occasions. She was named Courier Journal Preseason Player of the Year and Player of the Year. Green eclipsed the milestones of 1000 kills and 500 blocks with Butler, being named all-district and all-region. She was also named to the All A and B Honor Roll. Green played club with MAVA for four years.
Hudson on Green:
"Layla Green is one of the most explosive athletes in the entire 2027 class. She has a skill set that fits what we do at WKU perfectly. At her age, she reminds me of former WKU All-America Lauren Matthews and that is an exciting thing to think about. If she is willing to put in the work, I think she has the potential to be a future star here at Western Kentucky. "
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