New Mexico Volleyball announced the signings of three incoming freshmen that will join the Lobos for the 2026 season on Tuesday – the first additions of the Brian Hosfeld era in Albuquerque.
Middle Blocker Campbell Hollister (Gilbert, Ariz.) and hitters Aylin Ravell (Bedford, Texas) and Viena Moliis (Helsinki, Finland) bring a dynamic blend of athleticism, versatility and international experience to Albuquerque, with all three touting proven production from the high school, club and national team levels.
Campbell Hollister | Middle Blocker | 6-1 | Gilbert, Ariz. (Campo Verde HS)
A 6-foot-1 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona, Campbell Hollister joins the Lobos after earning First Team All-5A East Sky honors at Campo Verde High School. Hollister has played club volleyball for PSVBA, Arizona Storm and Arizona Revolution, highlighted by a third-place finish in the Open Division at Triple Crown Kansas City and a third-place Open finish at USAV Nationals (15U).
The Seattle, Washington native plans to major in biology at New Mexico. She chose UNM because of “The area, community, volleyball team and overall vibe of the school.”
Aylin Ravell | OH/OP | 6-0 | Bedford, Texas (The Oakridge School)
A 6-0 outside hitter/opposite from Bedford, Texas, Aylin Ravell brings high-level international and national experience to the Lobos. Born in Cancun, Mexico, Ravell has competed on the international stage with Mexico’s U21 National Team and was recognized as one of the top outside hitters at the 2023 NORCECA competition. In 2024, she helped Mexico earn a second-place finish in international competition.
At The Oakridge School, Ravell has been one of the state’s most decorated players. As a freshman, she was named Player of the Year and Best Newcomer, followed by MVP, Best Spiker and Offensive Player of the Year honors as a sophomore. She continued her dominance as a junior, earning MVP, Best Offensive Player and Best Defensive Player recognition while leading her team to a 2024 SPC Championship after a runner-up finish in 2023.
In club competition, Ravell played for TAV and Madfrog, highlighted by a second-place finish in the Open Division at the 2024 National Championships with TAV Black.
Ravell plans to major in marketing at New Mexico. She chose UNM because it “offers a strong balance between academics and athletics” and is excited for the opportunity to grow as both a student and athlete while representing a competitive program.
Viena Moliis | OH/OP | 5-10 | Helsinki, Finland (Ressu IB World School)
Viena Moliis joins the Lobos by way of Helsinki, Finland, bringing extensive experience competing at the highest levels of Finnish club and international volleyball. Currently competing in Finland’s Women’s National League with Hämeenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Moliis has also played in the Women’s First Division (Finland’s second-highest league) with Puma Volley, where she earned a national silver medal during the 2023-24 season. She has also helped lead multiple youth teams to success, including a national bronze medal at the U18 level and a national bronze at U16.
On the international stage, Moliis represented Finland’s U18 National Team at the 2024 European Championships in Greece and earned a bronze medal with the U17 Regional Team at the Interregional Championships. She was selected to the U17 Regional Team in 2023 a year ahead of the typical age group, underscoring her high-level potential.
A three-time recipient of her program’s “Best Team Player” award (2022-24), Moliis has also served as a youth volleyball coach and volunteered in the “Kanssakulkijat” program supporting immigrant youth in Finland.