GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.— Three current high school seniors from three different states have committed to join the Colorado Mesa University volleyball team in 2027, Maverick head coach Austin Albers announced on Wednesday, the first day that upcoming talent could sign with the collegiate program of choice.
 
The newest Mavericks are Reagan Bayley of Westminster, Colorado, Laihla Holley of Mansfield, Texas and Tayah Osier of Great Falls, Montana.
 
"We're excited to welcome this 2027 class to Colorado Mesa. All three signees will make us better in the gym and be great additions to the culture we strive to uphold," Albers said.
 
Bayley, a 6-foot-2 outside hitter, leads Colorado's 5A high school statistics as a standout at Legacy High School.  Holley is a 5-foot-11 middle blocker from Lake Ridge High School, who has been named to the AVCA Brightest First Team in 2026.  Osier, a 5-foot-11 pin hitter, was a first team all-state pick for Charles M. Russell High School.
 
Albers and his assistant coaches discovered Bayley through their Elite Camp and saw Holley and Osier at tournaments in Texas.
 
Full biographies on each of the new Mavericks as well as additional comments from Albers and the new recruits can be found below.
 
The 2026 Mavericks are currently 22-5 overall and have reached the semifinals of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the seventh straight year.  They are also expected to be selected for a sixth straight NCAA Tournament appearance on Sunday.
   
Prep: Will graduate from Legacy High School in 2027… Has been a 2-time All-5A Front Range League for the Lightning and Coach Will Rozzum… Currently leads all 5A players in the state for kills… Earned an academic letter.
 
Club: Plays for Colorado Elite, coached by Matt Soderstrom… Helped her team qualify for nationals three times.
 
Personal: Plans to major in business and aspires to obtain a professional position… Daughter of Stacey and Chad Bayley… Has an older sibling— Hayden… Enjoys volleyball, hanging with her friends and painting… Chose CMU for the culture of the volleyball team.
 
Albers on Bayley: "Reagan was a player who made a trip out to our Elite Camp last summer. She stood out to us at camp with her length and surprisingly good ball control for a 6-foot-2 pin hitter. We got to see her play at camp for two days and we loved her ability to play multiple pins as well as serve receive and defend.  She can flat out score!"
 
"Reagan may have been flying under the radar a bit at that point but she has elevated her game this fall - where she leads all of Colorado 5A in kills while hitting a solid .244 clip. I believe Reagan is one of those players who is just starting to really tap into her potential and will develop quickly over the next 18 months. We're counting down the days until we can get her into our gym!"

   
Prep: Will graduate from Lake Ridge High School in 2027… Played for the Eagles and Coach Teresa Dunn as a varsity team member for four seasons… Was named to the AVCA's Best & Brightest First Team in 2026 and the AVCA Phenom Watch List for three straight seasons (2024-26)… Earned District 3-6A First Team All-District honors as a sophomore in 2024 and was the team's MVP as a freshman in 2023… Was also named as the team's varsity blocker of the year as a sophomore… Has been on the academic all-district squad for the past two years (2024-25)… Helped the Eagles win the Bi-District Championship in 2024 while reaching the area finals.
 
Club: Plays for Dallas Skyline and Coach Mark Flores.
 
Personal: Plans to major in the pre-medicine track of the cellular, molecular and developmental biology with the goal of becoming a cardiovascular anesthesiologist…. Her interest in medicine has been shaped by my mom, an OB-GYN, whose career has inspired her to pursue a future in healthcare and make a meaningful impact on others' lives… Is excited to challenge herself academically at CMU and take the next steps toward turning that goal into a reality… Daughter of Terry and Melodi Holley… Has a younger brother— Vincent… In her free time, is usually reading and losing track of time with a book but is also enjoy having little creative projects to work on… Also likes painting, crafting or trying a new baking recipe… Also says spontaneous plans with friends and rollerblading are other favorite ways to spend an afternoon.
 
Why I Chose CMU: "I chose CMU because I truly loved the campus, the coaches, and the sense of community I felt from the moment I visited. I'm especially grateful to Coach AC, Coach Bri and Coach Albers for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of something special. I could picture four years full of new opportunities, adventures, growth, and memories, surrounded by people who genuinely want to see me succeed. I knew CMU was somewhere I could see myself thriving both on and off the court, and I couldn't be more excited for this next chapter!  
 
Albers on Holley: "When it came time to replace our graduating middles we wanted to find an athletic middle with good length who could impact both sides of the ball. On top of that, we wanted to find an outgoing and energetic personality who could bring a dynamic and competitive intensity into our middle group. We hit the jackpot on all of those areas with Laihla. She too jumped onto our radar in Texas as she closed blocks pin to pin and terminated offensively in a number of ways. But truthfully it was our first recruiting call that told us she was who we were looking for. Her personality and intelligence jumped out of the phone and when she arrived on campus she clicked with the team immediately. We know she's hungry to work hard and do the things necessary to become a standout in the middle for the Mavericks!"
   
Prep: Will graduate from Charles M. Russell High School in 2027… Was named as the team's Offensive Player of the Year while earning first team all-state and all-conference honors for the Danielle Woods coached Rustlers as a junior in 2025.
 
Club: Plays for Mighty Mo Volleyball and Coach Sacha Simmons… Helped the team win U17 championships at multiple tournaments.
 
Personal: Plans to major in biochemistry… Intends to pursue a career in the medical field and become a PA or a nurse practitioner… Says, she has "always been interested in healthcare and enjoy learning about the ways I can make a difference in people's lives.".. Daughter of Bob and Jadi Osier… Has a younger brother— Tytan… Loves spending time with her big family and making memories with the people closest to me…. Also enjoys playing volleyball, going camping boating and spending time with friends.
 
Why I Chose CMU: "I chose CMU because I wanted a place where I could continue growing both academically and athletically while being surrounded by an environment where I can be challenged and become the best version of myself. I am excited for this opportunity to continue playing the sport I love while also preparing for my future. The moment I stepped on campus I knew this is where I wanted to be and I'm so excited for what's to come.  Go Mavs!"
 
Albers on Osier: "Oddly enough, Coach AC (Annemarie Chin) discovered Tayah at a tournament in Houston - about as far away from Montana as you could get.  As soon as I made it over to her court and watched her elevate and take one swing, we knew she needed to be a Mav! As we got to know Tayah through the recruiting process we fell in love with her personality and attitude. She's humble, coachable and lets her game do most of the talking. But deep down she cares deeply for her teammates and has a desire to get better every day. Our fans are going to love watching Tayah compete!"