Alex Burr

Northwest Indiana has never lacked for volleyball talent.

There are many Region natives already playing at the Division I level. Four more players will be joining them in 2026, with one more player slated to join the DI ranks after the 2027 school year as of Aug. 10.

Get to know the Division I commits from the Region:

Luca Bombacino, Chesterton, OH, Jr.

Commitment: Michigan

Bombacino was the first Region junior to find her collegiate home. The Trojans outside hitter has been packing a punch since her freshman season, compiling 641 kills in her two seasons. She had 17 kills in a five-set loss to Penn in the regional round last season, which was a team-high.

Expect the 6-foot-tall junior to continue her progression in her junior season, as she and the next athlete will pack

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