Kannady-Foreman inks four incoming recruits

Allyson King (front, center) is flanked by family and coaches at her signing day festivities.

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The future is bright for Cottey Comets volleyball, as head coach Marla Kannady-Foreman has signed four high school seniors to her incoming recruiting class.

Hanna Kellenberger

Kellenberger is a talented libero and defensive specialist out of Muriel Battle High School in Columbia, Mo.

Cottey volleyball recruit Hanna Kellenberger (front, center) at her signing day ceremony. Also pictured, Cottey Comets head volleyball coach Marla Kannady-Foreman (back, left).

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Kellenberger’s team accolades include: Most Valuable Player, Top Defensive Player, and Hardest Worker.

At Muriel Battle, Kellenberger is a member of the Student Council, Treasurer of the National Honor Society; Prom Committee Leader; and Editor-and-Chief of the school newspaper.

Kellenberger has previously been a member of club volleyball teams: H2, Columbia Heat, Columbia Thunder, and is currently playing for VB PRO.

Cottey Comets volleyball signee, Sierra Baker (front, right).

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In addition, Kellenberger has volunteered with Art in the Park, Food Bank, and Missouri River Relief.

Sierra Baker

Baker, a senior at Hillcrest High School in Springfield has made her name as a big-time outside hitter.

Mackenzie Green (front, second from right) is all smiles during her signing day ceremony at De Soto (Kan.) High School.

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Baker collected numerous accolades during her senior campaign, including: First-team All-Conference, First-team All-district, and All-Region Honorable Mention.

At Hillcrest High, Baker is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, while also volunteering for Cox College and NPC Childcare. Baker’s current club team is the Hot Tamales.

Allyson King

King, a Carl Junction High School senior, plays the outside and right-side hitter positions.

King is a member of of Letterman’s Club, Track, and FBLA. In addition, King has been invited to play in the Sertoma Grin Action All-Star volleyball tournament in June.

“Allyson has a great mental focus during play, and is a strong team player,” said Kannady-Foreman.

Mackenzie Green

Green a senior at De Soto (Kan.) High School, is set to join Kannady-Foreman’s team this fall as a setter and defensive specialist.

“Mackenzie has a calm and disciplined way of playing, which you need in a setter,” said Kannady-Foreman.

Green, who has lettered in volleyball, basketball, softball and bowling, is a member of the Honor Roll, Ambassadors and Mentor program, and Madrigals Music Club.

“Mackenzie has an eye for where to set the ball,” said her club volleyball coach.