Photo by: Noah Nast / Oregon State Athletics
November 12, 2026 | Women's Volleyball
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State volleyball is excited to welcome a pair of student athletes from the 2027 signing class, which was announced Thursday.
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Both from California, Marley Bemus and Abbie Hairrell played club volleyball together last season for SC Rockstar and will bring a full year of setting and hitting together when they join the team ahead of next season.
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Marley Bemus / Setter / San Clemente, Calif. / San Clemente High School / COAST
A California Interscholastic Federation State Champion in high school, Marley Bemus is a setter from San Clemente, Calif. She played on the club circuit under coach Victor Neves with COAST Volleyball, the same club where current Beaver freshman Abby Lesagonicz played.
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Bemus comes from a volleyball family, as her mother, Sarah, played volleyball at Stanford before joining the professional ranks while her father, Corin, competed at LMU before his professional career started.
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With aspirations of becoming a commercial airline pilot, she chose Oregon State "because I like the town, the school, the girls on the team, and all of the coaches."
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"Marley is someone we are incredibly excited to welcome to our program. She is a dynamic setter with a genuine passion for the game and comes from a family with a strong volleyball background," head coach Lindsey Behonick said. "Having competed alongside some of the top players and in the top clubs in Southern California, Marley understands what it takes to compete at a high level.
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"She has the ability to run a dynamic offense, brings a dominant presence at the net, and demonstrates an impressive tactical understanding of the game," Coach Behonick added. "One of her biggest strengths is her ability to set what we call the 'long-string set' during extended rallies - when the ball is pushed to the hitter on the opposite side of the court to keep the offense spread and the opposing blockers guessing."
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Abbie Hairrell / Middle Blocker / Redondo Beach, Calif. / Redondo Union High School / LOVB SC Rockstar
The second signee from California, Abbie Hairrell was a 2025 Beach Volleyball CIF State Champion and named a team captain for the 2026 season. Playing club volleyball under coach Melissa Boice for LOVB SC Rockstar, Hairrell has excelled in the classroom in high school, earning her place on the Principals' Honor Roll all four years.
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Hairrell is the second member of her family to compete at the collegiate level, as her mother, Kate, was a swimmer at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Ill.
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With intentions to major in communications and minor in marketing, she aspires to work in sales after her playing career is over and chose Oregon State "for the supportive volleyball coaches, amazing school reputation and inviting team culture."
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"Abbie brings a genuine passion for the game and is always looking for new challenges and ways to get better. She is someone who truly loves volleyball, and just as importantly, the people she gets to play it with," Coach Behonick said. "Her inclusive, welcoming personality allows her to connect with just about anyone, while her competitive drive makes her one of the toughest players on the court.
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"We are excited about the dominant presence Abbie will bring to the net. She presents a challenging block for opposing hitters to work around and has the versatility to attack a variety of sets. Her experience playing multiple front-row positions beyond middle has helped her develop an expanded offensive skill set," Behonick added. "Growing up in Southern California, Abbie has competed alongside and against some of the best players in both the high school and club circuits. Those experiences have helped her develop an advanced ability to read the game, recognize opportunities, and contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic offense."
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OUR MISSION:
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Both from California, Marley Bemus and Abbie Hairrell played club volleyball together last season for SC Rockstar and will bring a full year of setting and hitting together when they join the team ahead of next season.
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Marley Bemus / Setter / San Clemente, Calif. / San Clemente High School / COAST
A California Interscholastic Federation State Champion in high school, Marley Bemus is a setter from San Clemente, Calif. She played on the club circuit under coach Victor Neves with COAST Volleyball, the same club where current Beaver freshman Abby Lesagonicz played.
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Bemus comes from a volleyball family, as her mother, Sarah, played volleyball at Stanford before joining the professional ranks while her father, Corin, competed at LMU before his professional career started.
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With aspirations of becoming a commercial airline pilot, she chose Oregon State "because I like the town, the school, the girls on the team, and all of the coaches."
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"Marley is someone we are incredibly excited to welcome to our program. She is a dynamic setter with a genuine passion for the game and comes from a family with a strong volleyball background," head coach Lindsey Behonick said. "Having competed alongside some of the top players and in the top clubs in Southern California, Marley understands what it takes to compete at a high level.
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"She has the ability to run a dynamic offense, brings a dominant presence at the net, and demonstrates an impressive tactical understanding of the game," Coach Behonick added. "One of her biggest strengths is her ability to set what we call the 'long-string set' during extended rallies - when the ball is pushed to the hitter on the opposite side of the court to keep the offense spread and the opposing blockers guessing."
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Abbie Hairrell / Middle Blocker / Redondo Beach, Calif. / Redondo Union High School / LOVB SC Rockstar
The second signee from California, Abbie Hairrell was a 2025 Beach Volleyball CIF State Champion and named a team captain for the 2026 season. Playing club volleyball under coach Melissa Boice for LOVB SC Rockstar, Hairrell has excelled in the classroom in high school, earning her place on the Principals' Honor Roll all four years.
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Hairrell is the second member of her family to compete at the collegiate level, as her mother, Kate, was a swimmer at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Ill.
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With intentions to major in communications and minor in marketing, she aspires to work in sales after her playing career is over and chose Oregon State "for the supportive volleyball coaches, amazing school reputation and inviting team culture."
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"Abbie brings a genuine passion for the game and is always looking for new challenges and ways to get better. She is someone who truly loves volleyball, and just as importantly, the people she gets to play it with," Coach Behonick said. "Her inclusive, welcoming personality allows her to connect with just about anyone, while her competitive drive makes her one of the toughest players on the court.
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"We are excited about the dominant presence Abbie will bring to the net. She presents a challenging block for opposing hitters to work around and has the versatility to attack a variety of sets. Her experience playing multiple front-row positions beyond middle has helped her develop an expanded offensive skill set," Behonick added. "Growing up in Southern California, Abbie has competed alongside and against some of the best players in both the high school and club circuits. Those experiences have helped her develop an advanced ability to read the game, recognize opportunities, and contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic offense."
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OUR MISSION:
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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