Troy University Athletics
11/11/2026 12:40:00 PM | Volleyball
TROY, Ala. — Troy volleyball added four future Trojans to its 2027 recruiting class, head coach Josh Lauer announced on Wednesday. The Trojans added Aubrey Duttlinger, Peyton Erickson, Avery Stewart, and Sawyer White.
"Our 2027 class is competitive, high character, athletic and most importantly they love Troy," Lauer said. "One of the things I am most excited about is the passion and energy that this group will bring to our team environment. They are a fun group and have great work ethic. They will bring out the very best in our team every day when they arrive in Troy."
Aubrey Duttlinger | Outside Hitter | 5-10 | Oglesby, Ill. | LaSalle-Peru HS
Outside hitter Aubrey Duttlinger is heading to Troy following a standout career at LaSalle-Peru High School, where she finished second in the state of Illinois in total kills. During her time playing for the Cavaliers, Duttlinger established herself as one of the region's top attackers, earning AVCA All-State recognition, Conference MVP honors, and News Tribune Player of the Year accolades.
Coach Lauer on Duttlinger:
"Aubrey was our first commitment in the 2027 class. She is an athletic pin player, is extremely competitive and has contagious positivity that our team and the Trojan fans are going to love. Her ability to be physical at the net as an attacker and a blocker will be a great addition to our pin position group. Most importantly, Aubrey embodies our motto of best teammate and best effort and is going to have a tremendous impact on our team culture."
Peyton Erickson | Middle Hitter | 6-1 | San Diego, Calif. | Westview HS
Peyton Erickson, a 6-foot-1 middle hitter from San Diego, California, joins the Trojans following an impressive prep career at Westview High School
Coach Lauer on Erickson:
"Peyton has very sound fundamentals and is a very skilled middle blocker. Her club and high school experience in California have given her a very high volleyball IQ. She also adds great physicality as both a blocker and attacker to the middle position group. Peyton is a caring teammate that not only sees the best in others but will bring out the best in others. Her combination of skill, competitive composure and heart for her teammates is exactly what we want in our players."
Avery Stewart | Middle Hitter | 6-0 | Midland, Mich. | Midland HS
Avery Stewart, a middle hitter from Midland, Michigan, wrapped up an outstanding career at Midland High School with 1,200 kills, 370 digs, and 120 blocks
Coach Lauer on Stewart:
"Avery will add quickness and tenacity to our middle position group. Avery's drive and love for volleyball will continue the tradition of gritty hard-working players that have made our program so competitive. Avery has played multiple front positions throughout high school, plays for one of the best programs in Michigan and has continually given back to younger players by coaching in her local youth league. She is a passionate teammate and a great addition to our Troy Volleyball family."
Sawyer White | Setter | 5-10 | Hillsborough, N.C. | Orange HS
Setter Sawyer White joins the Trojans after an outstanding high school career in which she tallied 1,700 assists
Coach Lauer on White:
"Sawyer was the final commit in our 2027 class, and we could not be more excited that she decided to come to Troy. Sawyer will bring great athleticism, skill and work ethic to our setter group. Sawyer has incredible drive and is a natural leader both on and off the court. She is also extremely driven academically and will continue our team's legacy of being the standard and model of a student-athlete at Troy."
"Our 2027 class is competitive, high character, athletic and most importantly they love Troy," Lauer said. "One of the things I am most excited about is the passion and energy that this group will bring to our team environment. They are a fun group and have great work ethic. They will bring out the very best in our team every day when they arrive in Troy."
Aubrey Duttlinger | Outside Hitter | 5-10 | Oglesby, Ill. | LaSalle-Peru HS
Outside hitter Aubrey Duttlinger is heading to Troy following a standout career at LaSalle-Peru High School, where she finished second in the state of Illinois in total kills. During her time playing for the Cavaliers, Duttlinger established herself as one of the region's top attackers, earning AVCA All-State recognition, Conference MVP honors, and News Tribune Player of the Year accolades.
Coach Lauer on Duttlinger:
"Aubrey was our first commitment in the 2027 class. She is an athletic pin player, is extremely competitive and has contagious positivity that our team and the Trojan fans are going to love. Her ability to be physical at the net as an attacker and a blocker will be a great addition to our pin position group. Most importantly, Aubrey embodies our motto of best teammate and best effort and is going to have a tremendous impact on our team culture."
Peyton Erickson | Middle Hitter | 6-1 | San Diego, Calif. | Westview HS
Peyton Erickson, a 6-foot-1 middle hitter from San Diego, California, joins the Trojans following an impressive prep career at Westview High School
Coach Lauer on Erickson:
"Peyton has very sound fundamentals and is a very skilled middle blocker. Her club and high school experience in California have given her a very high volleyball IQ. She also adds great physicality as both a blocker and attacker to the middle position group. Peyton is a caring teammate that not only sees the best in others but will bring out the best in others. Her combination of skill, competitive composure and heart for her teammates is exactly what we want in our players."
Avery Stewart | Middle Hitter | 6-0 | Midland, Mich. | Midland HS
Avery Stewart, a middle hitter from Midland, Michigan, wrapped up an outstanding career at Midland High School with 1,200 kills, 370 digs, and 120 blocks
Coach Lauer on Stewart:
"Avery will add quickness and tenacity to our middle position group. Avery's drive and love for volleyball will continue the tradition of gritty hard-working players that have made our program so competitive. Avery has played multiple front positions throughout high school, plays for one of the best programs in Michigan and has continually given back to younger players by coaching in her local youth league. She is a passionate teammate and a great addition to our Troy Volleyball family."
Sawyer White | Setter | 5-10 | Hillsborough, N.C. | Orange HS
Setter Sawyer White joins the Trojans after an outstanding high school career in which she tallied 1,700 assists
Coach Lauer on White:
"Sawyer was the final commit in our 2027 class, and we could not be more excited that she decided to come to Troy. Sawyer will bring great athleticism, skill and work ethic to our setter group. Sawyer has incredible drive and is a natural leader both on and off the court. She is also extremely driven academically and will continue our team's legacy of being the standard and model of a student-athlete at Troy."
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