University of North Texas Athletics
11/12/2026 2:09:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
DENTON, Texas – UNT volleyball head coach Dave Fleming announced the addition of three signees to the Mean Green program as part of the 2027 signing class.
Incoming freshmen Frankie Ramsdell-Washington (Sylvania, Ohio), Gabriella Skopljak (Plano, Texas) and Emma Ellis (Holliday, Texas) will join the Mean Green ahead of the 2027 season.
"We are extremely excited about our incoming 2027 class," Fleming said. "All three are outstanding athletes and talented volleyball players but, more importantly, they are great fits for the culture we are building at North Texas. Each brings a strong work ethic, positive energy and a team-first mentality. We believe they will make an impact not only on our volleyball program but also on the UNT community."
Frankie Ramsdell-Washington
Position: Middle Blocker
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio
High School: Sylvania Northview High School
Club: Legacy Volleyball Club
Career Highlights and Honors
"Frankie is a high-level middle blocker with great lateral quickness and a tremendous amount of untapped potential. She moves exceptionally well from pin to pin, is very active at the net and loves the challenge of shutting down opposing attackers. What stands out about Frankie is her work ethic and positive attitude. She embraces challenges, brings great energy to the gym and has a tremendous upside. We expect her to compete for playing time from day one."
Gabriella Skopljak
Position: Right Side
Height: 6-1
Hometown: Plano, Texas
High School: Plano Senior High School
Club: Skyline / Madfrog
Career Highlights and Honors
"Gabbie is a tremendous athlete and an explosive jumper. She is a dominant blocker who will create problems for opposing attackers. Offensively, her high contact point gives her a variety of attacking options and makes her a difficult matchup. She plays right side at the club level, and we expect her to compete for playing time the moment she steps on campus. She brings great energy, a positive attitude and always seems to have a smile on her face. We're excited about what she will bring to our team, both on and off the court."
Emma Ellis
Position: Middle Blocker/Right Side
Height: 6-2
Hometown: Holliday, Texas
High School: Holliday High School
Club: WF Elite Volleyball
Career Highlights and Honors
"Emma is a four-sport athlete in high school and excels in all four. We're excited to see just how high her ceiling can be once she has the opportunity to focus solely on volleyball. We see Emma competing at middle or right side, with the potential to develop into an outside hitter. Her athleticism and versatility give us a lot of options, and it will be fun to see where she can make the biggest impact on our program. Beyond her athletic ability, Emma brings a great attitude and tremendous work ethic. She was an absolute joy to coach at our camp, and we're looking forward to helping her reach her potential."
Incoming freshmen Frankie Ramsdell-Washington (Sylvania, Ohio), Gabriella Skopljak (Plano, Texas) and Emma Ellis (Holliday, Texas) will join the Mean Green ahead of the 2027 season.
"We are extremely excited about our incoming 2027 class," Fleming said. "All three are outstanding athletes and talented volleyball players but, more importantly, they are great fits for the culture we are building at North Texas. Each brings a strong work ethic, positive energy and a team-first mentality. We believe they will make an impact not only on our volleyball program but also on the UNT community."
Frankie Ramsdell-Washington
Position: Middle Blocker
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio
High School: Sylvania Northview High School
Club: Legacy Volleyball Club
Career Highlights and Honors
- Four-year varsity player at Sylvania Northview High School
- Named to the 2026 Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Division II Second Team All-Ohio
- Two-time First Team All-Northern Lakes League selection (2025, 2026)
- Earned First Team All-District VII honors
- Set Northview's single-season blocks record with 84 in 2026, surpassing her previous record of 79
- Holds Northview's single-game and single-season blocking records
- Recorded 698 kills and 285 total blocks during her four-year varsity career, according to MaxPreps
- Finished her senior season with 258 kills and a .391 hitting percentage
- Ranked among Ohio's top prospects in the Class of 2027 by Prep Dig
- Recipient of the Mahogany McKenzie Scholarship in 2023
- Plays club volleyball for Legacy Volleyball Club
"Frankie is a high-level middle blocker with great lateral quickness and a tremendous amount of untapped potential. She moves exceptionally well from pin to pin, is very active at the net and loves the challenge of shutting down opposing attackers. What stands out about Frankie is her work ethic and positive attitude. She embraces challenges, brings great energy to the gym and has a tremendous upside. We expect her to compete for playing time from day one."
Gabriella Skopljak
Position: Right Side
Height: 6-1
Hometown: Plano, Texas
High School: Plano Senior High School
Club: Skyline / Madfrog
Career Highlights and Honors
- Four-year varsity player at Plano Senior High School
- Helped Madfrog 16 National Green win the 2025 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship in the 16 Open division
- Named to the 2025 District 6-6A Second Team All-District
- Earned District 6-6A Honorable Mention All-District recognition in 2023
- Received Plano Senior High School's 2025 Fighting Heart Award
- Named Plano Senior High School's Varsity Newcomer of the Year in 2023
- Recorded 784 kills and 194 total blocks during her high school career, according to MaxPreps
- Posted 312 kills, 80 total blocks and a .316 hitting percentage during the 2026 season, according to MaxPreps
- Recorded a .260 career hitting percentage across 366 sets played
- Earned Academic All-District recognition
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Has competed in club volleyball for Skyline and Madfrog
"Gabbie is a tremendous athlete and an explosive jumper. She is a dominant blocker who will create problems for opposing attackers. Offensively, her high contact point gives her a variety of attacking options and makes her a difficult matchup. She plays right side at the club level, and we expect her to compete for playing time the moment she steps on campus. She brings great energy, a positive attitude and always seems to have a smile on her face. We're excited about what she will bring to our team, both on and off the court."
Emma Ellis
Position: Middle Blocker/Right Side
Height: 6-2
Hometown: Holliday, Texas
High School: Holliday High School
Club: WF Elite Volleyball
Career Highlights and Honors
- Three-year varsity volleyball player and two-year starter at Holliday High School
- Named First Team All-State in 2025
- Named Holliday High School's Offensive MVP in 2025
- Named the District 7-3A Most Valuable Hitter in 2024
- Earned Second Team All-County honors in 2023
- Named the 2026 Lu Allen Memorial tournament MVP
- Tallied 154 kills, 71 digs, 11 aces and six blocks during the 2026 Lu Allen Memorial tournament week
- Named KFDX/KJTL Athlete of the Week in August 2026
- Multi-sport athlete who also competes in basketball and track and field
- Member of Holliday's 2026 Texas Class 3A state championship 4×400-meter relay team
- Three-time state qualifier in track and field
- Plays club volleyball for WF Elite Volleyball
"Emma is a four-sport athlete in high school and excels in all four. We're excited to see just how high her ceiling can be once she has the opportunity to focus solely on volleyball. We see Emma competing at middle or right side, with the potential to develop into an outside hitter. Her athleticism and versatility give us a lot of options, and it will be fun to see where she can make the biggest impact on our program. Beyond her athletic ability, Emma brings a great attitude and tremendous work ethic. She was an absolute joy to coach at our camp, and we're looking forward to helping her reach her potential."
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