MORGANTOWN – The best volleyball player in West Virginia will remain in the Mountain State to continue her career after high school.
Morgantown High School junior Leah Greeny, the 2025-2026 state volleyball Gatorade Player of the Year, announced her verbal commitment to West Virginia University on Tuesday via social media.
“I am incredibly grateful and excited to announce my verbal commitment to WVU,” Greeny said via social media. “Let’s go, Mountaineers!”
Since she stepped foot on the court for Morgantown High, Greeny has made her name known throughout the state in volleyball.
The returning first-team All-State selection helped the Mohigans capture the 2025 Class AAAA state championship as an all-around leader. She led MHS with 357 kills (48.5%), 91 aces, and 494 receptions.
Greeny will be one of the frontrunners in the state again in 2026 as the Mohigans aim to win back-to-back state titles.
She won’t have a hard time getting to know or trust her coaches, as her mother, Jen Greeny, is the current head coach of the Mountaineers. Her father, Burdette, is also a WVU volleyball assistant.
Greeny said that the community was a factor in her decision.
“The coaching staff is all so knowledgeable about the game and life in general,” she said. “I also think the community is a big part of my decision. Being able to stay home and get the support from the people I know and love is huge for me.”
Entering her junior season, Greeny said ys that committing to WVU with two seasons of high school volleyball left motivates her more than ever.
“I want to become the best teammate I can be, no matter what level I’m playing at,” she said. “There’s no reason whatsoever for me to think that I’m better than the girl next to me simply because I’m going to a Division I university. Staying humble and leading my team is what I’m trying to do.”
The opportunity to play at the highest level of collegiate volleyball is something Leah has dreamt about since childhood.
“It’s such an amazing opportunity to be able to play at such a high level with teammates who have had a similar journey as you,” she said. “The competitive environment is what I was looking for in a program while also being able to have fun and enjoy every moment.”
Leah says her commitment takes a little pressure off her shoulders as she enters the fall and the 2026 high school season, with MHS aiming to defend its 2025 state championship.
“I know that I’m going to have to keep working hard to get better every single day on and off the court,” she said. “I am a very competitive player, and I love to win. I believe I can be coachable at the next level and try new things as I adapt my game. That’s so important for not only myself, but for the team and coaching staff also.”
