University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 4
Makenna Crosson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Outside
- Height:
- 6-3
- High School:
- Archbishop Mitty H.S.
- Hometown:
- San Jose, Calif.
- Prev School:
- Vision Volleyball Club
- Major:
- Biomedical Engineering
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:
A 6-foor-3 outside hitter, Crosson comes to the Midwest after completing a stellar high school career in California • Crosson was named a MaxPreps All-American as a sophomore in 2023 and earned a MaxPreps Player of the Year Watch List nod in 2025 • a two-time WCAL Second Team All-League honoree, Crosson was named the WCAL Player of the Year as a senior • as a sophomore, Crosson blasted 310 kills (.370 hitting) with 150 digs, 35 blocks and 35 aces while passing a 2.1 • she missed most of her junior season due to injury, but as a senior has posted 430 kills (.370 hitting), 35 aces and 22 blocks while passing a 2.5 • ranked as the No. 35 player in the nation for the 2026 class by PrepDig.com, Crosson comes in as the No. 11 player in California and the No. 5 outside hitter • PrepVolleyball.com has Crossen listed as the No. 25 player in America • on the AAU circuit, Crosson competed for Visionary Volleyball Club, where she helped the team to a 2022 Silver Medalist finish in the USVA GJNC 14 USA division.
PERSONAL:
The daughter of Courtney and Sam Crosson, she also has a younger sister, Logan • both of her parents played collegiately at the University of the Pacific • her father, Sam, is currently the head indoor and beach volleyball coach at West Valley Junior College • previously, he served for four seasons as the head coach at the University of California-Berkeley • Academically, she is a three-time Dean's List honoree and a two-time President's List selection • Crosson is also on her school's Honor Roll • she plans on majoring in biomedical engineering at Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"I chose Minnesota because of the competitive culture the team and coaching staff have been building. It also felt like a second home when I came to campus on my official visit and I am pretty close with a bunch of girls on the team."
GOALS:
"I want to win a national championship and help get the program there. Personally, I want to become an All-American or freshman of the year but I know I need to work hard to get there."
A 6-foor-3 outside hitter, Crosson comes to the Midwest after completing a stellar high school career in California • Crosson was named a MaxPreps All-American as a sophomore in 2023 and earned a MaxPreps Player of the Year Watch List nod in 2025 • a two-time WCAL Second Team All-League honoree, Crosson was named the WCAL Player of the Year as a senior • as a sophomore, Crosson blasted 310 kills (.370 hitting) with 150 digs, 35 blocks and 35 aces while passing a 2.1 • she missed most of her junior season due to injury, but as a senior has posted 430 kills (.370 hitting), 35 aces and 22 blocks while passing a 2.5 • ranked as the No. 35 player in the nation for the 2026 class by PrepDig.com, Crosson comes in as the No. 11 player in California and the No. 5 outside hitter • PrepVolleyball.com has Crossen listed as the No. 25 player in America • on the AAU circuit, Crosson competed for Visionary Volleyball Club, where she helped the team to a 2022 Silver Medalist finish in the USVA GJNC 14 USA division.
PERSONAL:
The daughter of Courtney and Sam Crosson, she also has a younger sister, Logan • both of her parents played collegiately at the University of the Pacific • her father, Sam, is currently the head indoor and beach volleyball coach at West Valley Junior College • previously, he served for four seasons as the head coach at the University of California-Berkeley • Academically, she is a three-time Dean's List honoree and a two-time President's List selection • Crosson is also on her school's Honor Roll • she plans on majoring in biomedical engineering at Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA:
"I chose Minnesota because of the competitive culture the team and coaching staff have been building. It also felt like a second home when I came to campus on my official visit and I am pretty close with a bunch of girls on the team."
GOALS:
"I want to win a national championship and help get the program there. Personally, I want to become an All-American or freshman of the year but I know I need to work hard to get there."
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