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AS A SOPHOMORE (2025): Appeared in 40 matches and 147 sets… Recorded 728 kills while averaging 4.95 kills per set on a .260 hitting percentage… Added 485 digs, 88 blocks and 53 service aces… Averaged 3.30 digs and 0.60 blocks per set… Named NJCAA First Team All-American and AVCA Two-Year College All-American… Earned ICCAC Player of the Year and Iowa Central Community College Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year honors… Named First Team All-Region 11-A and Region 11-A Tournament MVP… Selected to the Region 11-A and NJCAA Division II National Championship All-Tournament Teams… Helped lead Iowa Central to the ICCAC Conference Championship and Region 11-A Championship.

AS A FRESHMAN (2024): Appeared in 38 matches and 135 sets… Tallied 352 kills while averaging 2.61 kills per set on a .237 hitting percentage… Added 201 digs and 70 blocks… Helped Iowa Central finish the season ranked inside the top 10 nationally.

PREP: Played at Sedgwick High School… Helped lead Sedgwick to four HOA League Championships… Earned multiple All-State, All-Metro and All-HOA League honors… Named First Team All-State and selected as a KVA All-Star as a senior… Graduated as valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Two-time NJCAA First Team Academic All-American… Two-time First Team Academic All-Region 11-A selection… Named to the Iowa Central President's List in all four semesters with a 4.0 GPA… Served as a tutor for TRIO at Iowa Central… Participated in CHAMPS and STAND and served as class president during high school.

WHY UWF? "I chose UWF because of the competitive environment and team culture. Coaches are driven to win and I think my teammates will push me to be a better athlete and a better person. I also appreciate that there are a lot of opportunities for involvement outside of volleyball and campus feels very welcoming. Also, the location is unbeatable!"

WOLTER'S COMMENTS: "Talya is a powerful attacker that developed extremely well at Iowa Central, leading them to back-to-back top 10 National finishes.  She is comfortable putting a team on her back and terminal from multiple areas on the court.  In addition to success on the court, Talya is an excellent student.  She fits our program in every way possible and will be depended on to help bring some necessary ammunition on the pin."