SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga Volleyball Head Coach J.T. Wenger announced the signing of Danikah Johnson, an incoming redshirt sophomore and All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference Honorable Mention at Western Washington in 2024. Johnson, a former Mead High School graduate in Spokane, returns to her hometown and will join the Bulldogs this fall as they battle through the ranks in the West Coast Conference.
 
Danikah Johnson | RSo. | MB | Spokane, Wash. | Western Washington
Johnson signs with Gonzaga after a strong redshirt freshman season at Western Washington, where she earned All-GNAC Honorable Mention while leading the Vikings with a .285 hitting percentage and 1.07 blocks-per-set average. In limited action, Johnson finished second on the team with 48 total blocks, sixth in kills (84, 1.87 kills/set), adding 15 aces at the service stripe. She recorded a season-high 12 kills on three separate occasions, including in back-to-back wins over Montana State Billings and Seattle Pacific, hitting .333 on the week with 14 total blocks on defense. The former WIAA All-State First Team selection and All-GSL First Team honoree will bolster the Bulldogs' front row in 2025.
 
"I chose Gonzaga volleyball because of the competitive spirit, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself!"
 
J.T. Wenger on Johnson: "We are excited to add Dani to the program! Her experience as a student-athlete will complement the program immediately," Wenger said. "Her versatility as an attacker will be a fantastic asset and she has great lateral speed as a blocker. I'm excited for Dani to get on the gym and join the program!"