Manogue Volleyball Players Committed to Division I Programs
Lily Beckwith and Audrey Sutherland signed with Long Beach State and Clemson for their collegiate careers.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Volleyball
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Two standouts from the Bishop Manogue volleyball team have secured commitments to play at the NCAA Division I level. The program is currently holding a 19-10 overall record as it heads toward postseason play.
Why it matters
The commitments highlight the continued development of high-level volleyball talent in Northern Nevada. The Miners are now looking toward upcoming tournament play to close out a season currently marked by a 3-1 league record.
Bishop Manogue enters the final stretch of the season with an overall record of 19-10 and a league record of 3-1. Audrey Sutherland, at 6 feet 5 inches, and Lily Beckwith, at 5 feet 11 inches, are the two athletes who secured their Division I spots.
The players
Lily Beckwith
A Bishop Manogue volleyball player who committed to play for Long Beach State.
Audrey Sutherland
A 6-foot-5 Bishop Manogue volleyball player who committed to play for Clemson.
Bishop Manogue
The Reno high school where the two athletes compete in the 5A-North volleyball league.
The details
Bishop Manogue star Audrey Sutherland will attend Clemson on a full scholarship, while teammate Lily Beckwith has committed to Long Beach State on a half scholarship. Sutherland secured her spot by sending game film to universities, while Beckwith focused on emailing coaches and attending university camps. The team continues its schedule following a recent loss at Carson on September 16.
Timeline
September 16, 2026: Bishop Manogue lost a match at Carson.
October 26-31, 2026: Regional volleyball tournament games are scheduled at higher seeds.
November 6-7, 2026: The 5A state volleyball tournament is scheduled to take place in the North.
The Truckee Meadows View
These collegiate commitments underscore the regional talent pipeline that Bishop Manogue has maintained since its 2008 state championship victory. The success of these student-athletes reflects a continued competitive standard that follows a long history of championship play in the North.
Fans of the Bishop Manogue team can catch the final regular-season matches before the regional tournament begins on October 26. These games will determine the seeding for the path toward the 5A state championship in November.
The takeaway
The success of these athletes shows that consistent engagement with college coaching camps and film distribution remains a key path for local recruits. Keep an eye on the Bishop Manogue tournament results starting October 26 to see if this momentum carries into the state finals.
What happens next
The Miners will compete in the regional volleyball tournament from October 26-31, followed by the 5A state tournament scheduled for November 6-7.
Further reading
Follow the latest results and developments across the local prep scene in our Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
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