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RIVERDALE, NY – Manhattan Women’s Volleyball\u00a0Head Coach Brooke Alverson has announced five additions to the Jaspers program ahead of the 2026 season\u00a0on Wednesday afternoon. These names include\u00a0Ori Briger<\/a>, Kaitlyn Doyle<\/a>, Karsyn Harris<\/a>, Margaret O’Brien<\/a>, and Julia Pfleger<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ori Briger<\/a> – Setter – Tel Aviv, Israel<\/p>\n Prior to Manhattan:\u00a0One season at Barton Community College … Averaged 5.67 assists per set, for a total of 749 on the year … Also accumulated 293 digs and 65 aces … Played in World Maccabiah\u00a0Games, showcasing the best Jewish athletes.<\/p>\n Why Briger\u00a0Chose Manhattan: “The culture, it looks like everybody’s together, care about each other, and treat each other like family, which is really important to me.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Alverson Quote: “Ori is a poised and intelligent setter who plays the game with great composure. She can run a dynamic offense while making smart decisions under pressure. Her international experience brings a unique perspective and level of maturity that will be a tremendous asset to our team.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Kaitlyn Doyle<\/a> – Defensive Specialist\/Libero – Massapequa Park, NY<\/p>\n Prior to College: Played two seasons at St. Anthony’s High School … Tallied over 500 kills, 500 digs, and 100 aces … Two-time All-Catholic League and All-Academic selection … Played senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL … There, she tacked on more than 100 kills, digs, and aces … Made her way onto the 2025 AVCA All-America Watch List … Competed on IMG Ascenders Elite 18-1, the country’s highest ranked club volleyball team … Competed in the summers at USA Volleyball Nationals from 2022-2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why Doyle Chose Manhattan: “I chose to attend Manhattan University because it offers the opportunity to compete at a high level on the court while also pursuing academic excellence.”<\/p>\n Alverson Quote: “Katie is an exceptional local athlete who continued to elevate her game during her time at IMG Academy. Her versatility and competitive drive makes her a valuable addition to our program, and we’re excited to see the energy and work ethic she brings to the gym every day.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Karsyn Harris<\/a> – Outside Hitter\u00a0– Gilbert, AZ<\/p>\n Prior to College: Played three seasons of varsity volleyball at Hamilton High School … Also played for the East Valley Juniors Volleyball Club.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why Harris\u00a0Chose Manhattan: “I loved the location, the campus, and everyone I came across was so nice.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Alverson Quote: “Karsyn brings a high level of athleticism and explosiveness to our program. She can score in a variety of ways as a pin attacker and competes with confidence. We’re excited to see her represent the Green and White inside Draddy Gymnasium.”\u00a0<\/p>\n