SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Coming off her first season as head coach, Erika Bute has officially signed two new athletes to the volleyball roster for the 2027 season. Coach Bute is excited to welcome Anna Halverson and Savannah Hamilton

Anna Halverson | Middle Blocker | Fargo, N.D. | Fargo North High School
High School: Anna plans to graduate in May 2027 from Fargo North High School. Anna has been a varisty starter since her sophomore season. In her sophomore season she recorded 188 kills, 41 blocks, and 26 aces. In her junior season she accumulated 291 kills, 36 blocks, and 53 aces and was named to the All-EDC list. In her final season she tallied 335 kills, 38 blocks, and 41 aces. In her three seasons, she was a three-year letter winner and two-year captain. 

Personal: Daughter of Sara and Brian Halverson. Anna's mother, Sara, is an Augustana volleyball alumni and is in the Hall of Fame.

Coach Bute on Anna: "Anna is an exciting addition to our program and brings a combination of size, bounce, and athleticism that we are really excited about in the middle blocker position. She plays with an aggressive mindset, competes with great energy, and brings a contagious enthusiasm to the court. Anna has the physical tools and competitive personality to make a great impact in our program, and we are excited about what she will bring to Augustana" 

Savannah Hamilton | Setter | Woodbury, Minn. | East Ridge High School
High School: Savannah will graduate from East Ridge High School in May 2027. Savannah is a three-year letter winner for the Raptors. In her junior year she recorded 866 assists, 223 digs, 37 kills, and 17 blocks. She earned All-Conference Honorable Mention and helped lead her team to a Minnesota State Tournament appearance. In her senior year, she recorded 622 assists, 137 digs, 33 kills, and 12 blocks. 

Personal: Daughter of Byron and Mindy Hamilton. She plans to major in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology with plans to become an Occupational Therapist.

Coach Bute on Savannah: "Savannah brings an exciting combination of quickness and athleticism to the setter position. Her ability to move around the court, make plays, and create opportunities for her hitters is something I'm really looking forward to. I'm excited to see the impact she will make in our gym and look forward to having her as a Viking!"