
Volleyball
Senior Corner
Class of 2026
Our seniors are the leaders of the Pony Program! Take a minute to meet our seniors and read their advice for our future PONY players!

Meet The seniors

#17 Courtney Peters
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
​Participating in MN state my freshman year.
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What is your pregame ritual?
I pray before every game and listen to music.
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me effective ways to communicate with others and how to use my voice to lead others.
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What are your plans after graduation?
I am attending North Dakota State University to further my education and play volleyball for the Bison.

#2 Cecilia Spaeth
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
I really enjoy doing our team bonding of the Road Rally.
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What is your pregame ritual?
I like to eat a protein bar and fruit snacks.​
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me that you don't have to be best friends with someone to accomplish good things. It's all about team work.
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What are your plans after graduation?
I am attending the University of Sioux Falls where I plan to major in business administration and play volleyball for the Cougars.

#11 Elsie Welch
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
Playing in the 2024 section final surrounded by my best friends and a huge cheering crowd.
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What is your pregame ritual?
I like to get Jimmy John's and a strawberry acai with Josie.
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What has volleyball taught you?
Volleyball has taught me how communicate, perserverence and work well as others. It has also helped me to develop resilience and teaching me to stay focused.
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What are your plans after graduation?
To attend a four year University to study business and cosmetology.

#14 Addison Brekke
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
My favorite volleyball memory is 17's Nationals in Orlando, FL.​
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What is your pregame ritual?
I like to go to Starbucks and Panera before every match.​
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me how to communicate with others and work as a team. ​
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What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation is to attend a four year college and study engineering.

#1 Sophie Madison
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
I like going to Orlando every year for nationals with my club team.
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What is your pregame ritual?
I go get food with teammates and then drink a Bublr.
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me determination and hard work.
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What are your plans after graduation?
My plans are to go to nusrsng school then become a nurse practitioner.

#13 Sylvia Boyum
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
Making new friends and Bus SNACKS :)
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What is your pregame ritual?
I like to go get Starbucks and listen to music.
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me time management, communication, and given me confidence in myself and work ethic.
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What are your plans after graduation?
Compete in track and field throughout college and study chemical engineering!

#1 Rachel Nickell
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
My favorite Volleyball memory is going to Nationals in Florida my 17's year.
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What is your pregame ritual?
I like to take a nap and drink a Bublr.
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What has volleyball taught You?
Volleyball has taught me to be a team player and to work hard to achieve a goal. ​
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What are your plans after graduation?
My plans are to attend a four year college.