Makayla Kuykendall '26 Recruiting Profile
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Junior Year Varsi...500th career kill...2024 NationalsNike Boston Fest ...Springfield Invit...SMASH vs Northeas...Sophomore Varsity...Personal Statement
My name is Makayla Kuykendall, and I am a 5'9 junior from Franklin, MA. I am a 6 rotation outside hitter and have been a starter on our Varsity team for all three seasons. I am known for bringing a lot of energy, positivity, leadership and skill to the court. I value building strong relationships with my teammates and can get along with almost anyone, a key factor in why I was named a captain my junior year. Currently attending Franklin High School, I maintain a weighted GPA of 3.9 and actively participate in clubs like SADD, Taste Buds, and Empty Bowls. I am a dedicated volleyball player for Smash VBC and Franklin HS. I have been recognized as 1st team All-State and 1st team All-Conference for my aggressive attacking and defensive skills in school ball play. I am looking for a school where I can major in marketing or business and continue growing as a person and athlete.
Makayla Kuykendall | 5'9 OH/ DS
Class of 2026 | Franklin High School | Franklin, Massachusetts | D1 Final Four
U17 SMASH Volleyball Club | Boston, Massachusetts
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference, Captain
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Team Offensive Player of the Year, State 3rd Place, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2025 Smash Volleyball Club (U17)
- 2024 Smash Volleyball Club (U16)
- 2023 Smash Volleyball Club (U16)
- U15 playing U16
- 2022 Smash Volleyball Club (U14)
- 2021 Mass Premier (MA) (U14)
- 2020 Mass Premier (MA) (U13)
- U12 playing U13
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Eric Neely
- Club Coach
- Andrew Bliss
- Club Director
- Konstantin Dimov
Events
- Camp/Event
- AAU Nationals
- 6/21/24 to 6/24/24
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Qualifier 2
- 4/26/24 to 4/28/24
- Camp/Event
- Windy City Qualifier
- 3/29/24 to 3/31/24
- Camp/Event
- Mid East Qualifier
- 3/15/24 to 3/17/24
- Camp/Event
- Boston Volleyball Festival
- 3/01/24 to 3/03/24
- Camp/Event
- Springfield Invite
- 2/03/24 to 2/04/24
- Camp/Event
- JVA Rock n Rumble
- 1/13/24 to 1/14/24
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Invitational
- 12/09/23 to 12/10/23
Additional Sports
- Softball
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Beach Volleyball
- 1 year
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Kills | 197 | 197 |
| Attack Errors | 73 | 73 |
| Total Attempts | 622 | 622 |
| Kill Percentage | .199 | .199 |
| Kills/Game | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Total Blocks | 17 | |
| Digs | 351 | 351 |
| Digs/Game | 12.9 | 16 |
| Receiving Chances | 284 | 284 |
| Receiving Errors | 16 | 16 |
| Aces | 74 | 74 |
| Service Errors | 12 | 12 |
| Serving Percentage | 96.9 | 96.9 |
| Matches Played | 74 | 74 |
| Solo Blocks | 17 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2, Honors English-9, Honors English-10, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors World History, Honors US History, Honors Spanish 2, Honors Spanish 3, AP Language, Honors World History, Honore Spanish 4Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP LanguageRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honors
- ActivitiesSADD club, Taste Buds Club, Empty Bowls Club
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