Bishop Manogue Duo Committed to NCAA Programs

Lily Beckwith and Audrey Sutherland have announced their commitments to Division I collegiate volleyball programs.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Volleyball

Bishop Manogue Duo Committed to NCAA Programs

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Bishop Manogue volleyball standouts Lily Beckwith and Audrey Sutherland have officially committed to NCAA Division I universities. Beckwith will head to Long Beach State, while Sutherland has secured a full scholarship to join Clemson.

Why it matters

These commitments mark significant individual milestones for the athletes and underscore the continued development of high-level volleyball talent at the Reno high school.

Audrey Sutherland stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, while teammate Lily Beckwith measures 5 feet 11 inches. Bishop Manogue currently holds a 19-10 overall record with a 3-1 league standing.

The players

Lily Beckwith

She is a 5-foot-11 volleyball player at Bishop Manogue who has committed to play for Long Beach State on a half scholarship.

Audrey Sutherland

She is a 6-foot-5 volleyball player at Bishop Manogue who has committed to play for Clemson on a full scholarship.

Bishop Manogue

This is a Reno-based high school that currently maintains a 19-10 overall record in Class 5A-North volleyball.

The details

Sutherland secured her path by sending game film to various universities to generate interest in her recruitment. Meanwhile, Beckwith navigated the process by emailing college coaches directly and attending multiple university camps to showcase her skills.

Timeline

  1. Bishop Manogue last won the state title in 2008.

  2. Spanish Springs claimed the state championship in 2012.

  3. The team dropped a match at Carson on September 16, 2026.

  4. The regional volleyball tournament is set for October 26-31, 2026.

  5. The 5A state volleyball tournament will occur November 6-7, 2026.

Season Trajectory

These signings bolster the momentum for Bishop Manogue as the team looks to secure a deep run in the upcoming postseason tournaments. The program is aiming to improve its standing within the Class 5A-North ahead of the November state competition.

Bishop Manogue carries a 19-10 record into the final weeks of the season, impacting their seeding for the regional tournament. The athletes' commitments provide a stability boost to the roster as the team prepares for the state tournament scheduled for November.

The takeaway

Student athletes looking to play at the collegiate level can improve their prospects by proactively sending film to coaches and attending university camps. These two players demonstrate how combining early outreach with camp participation can lead to scholarship opportunities.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.

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