Raylee Stenzel signs with NCAA Division I MSU beach volleyball
Mountain Grove senior Raylee Stenzel, seated in center, signed a letter of intent last week to play beach volleyball at the NCAA Division I level with Missouri State University. She was joined by parents Lori Stenzel and Erik Stenzel. Back row features Bryce Stenzel, Mountain Grove head coach Ashley Kell with assistant coach Sydney McIntosh, and Lucy Stenzel.
Mountain Grove senior Raylee Stenzel officially signed her letter of intent to continue her career on the NCAA Division I level last week with the Missouri State University Beach program.
Stenzel was joined by a large number of friends, family, teammates and coaches on Signing Day held Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Arena.
“I am so ready to be a beach bear,” Stenzel said. “...I love the coach there. All of the girls are awesome. It’s Missouri State and it’s not far from home.” During her senior season, Stenzel helped the Lady Panthers win a third straight district title and was nominated for Gatorade Player of the Year. She also set the Missouri career kills record with 2,337, breaking the previous record of 2,056 kills.