Nofziger, a 5-foot-9 middle hitter from Wauseon, Ohio, was a standout volleyball player at Pettisville High School. She was a two-time Buckeye Border Conference and District 7 First Team selection as a junior and a senior. She also helped lead the team both a sectional and district championship as a senior as the team advanced to the Sweet 16.

"Haley will be a great addition to our team next year,” said MVNU coach Paul Swanson, who is the NAIA’s all-time wins leader (885) and has an 870-298 record in 25 years with the Lady Cougars. "We look forward to adding her to the competitive mix on our team. She is an outstanding athlete who will now focus on just volleyball after a very successful three-sport career in high school.”

"Haley brings a strong physical presence in the front row,” Swanson added. "She also has great character and will thrive on our Christian campus. She has a delightful personality to add to our team.”

In addition to playing volleyball at Pettisville and for the Premier Volleyball Academy, Nofziger was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and helped the team to a No. 9 ranking in the final poll as a senior. She was also an All-Ohioan in track in the long jump where she set the school and conference record as well as setting school records in two relay events.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Nofziger of her college choice. "Volleyball is a passion in my life that I would love to continue through college. The campus was gorgeous and homey and felt right to me to call ‘home’. I feel safe and it’s a great environment to gain new friendships and work to grow stronger and closer with the Lord.”

MVNU posted a 36-11 overall record in 2008, won the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region title, and finished as an NCCAA National Tournament semifinalist. The Lady Cougars have won 30 or more matches in 16 straight seasons.