Quincy University Hawks

2025 (Junior at Ole Miss): Kientzle attended Ole Miss during her junior year, where she continued her volleyball career at the club level.

2024 (Sophomore at John Wood Community College): Kientzle appeared in 27 matches and 98 sets during her sophomore season at John Wood Community College, continuing to make an impact as a defensive specialist. She finished the year with two kills, 46 assists, 29 service aces, and a team-high 342 digs, averaging 3.49 digs per set.

Kientzle also led the team in service aces and went 397-for-455 on serve receive for a .873 reception percentage. She recorded 19 matches with double-digit digs and three matches with 20 or more digs, including a season-high 24 against Spoon River College (9/4/24). Kientzle also posted eight matches with multiple service aces, including three matches with four aces.

2023 (Freshman at Lincoln Land Community College): Kientzle appeared in 28 matches and 81 sets during her freshman season at Lincoln Land Community College, contributing as a defensive specialist. She finished the year with one kill, 25 assists, 17 service aces, and 174 digs, averaging 2.15 digs per set.

Kientzle also went 253-for-276 on receptions for a .917 reception percentage. She made her collegiate debut against Owens Community College (8/19/23), appearing in one set and recording two digs. Kientzle posted five matches with double-digit digs, including a season-high 21 against Heartland Community College (9/27/23), and added six matches with multiple service aces.

Personal: Kientzle is from Quincy, Illinois, and attended Quincy Notre Dame High School, where she competed for the Raiders. She is the daughter of Fred and Marti Kientzle and has three siblings, Freddie, Brandon, and Parker. Before coming to Quincy, Kientzle spent one season at Lincoln Land Community College, one season at John Wood Community College, and most recently attended Ole Miss, where she played club volleyball.

Kientzle was a member of Kindness Club and the National Honor Society. During her high school career, she helped Quincy Notre Dame win three regional titles and two sectional titles, while also earning Honorable Mention All-Conference honors.

Away from the court, Kientzle enjoys playing pickleball, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite athletes are Elena Scott and Lexi Rodriguez, while her favorite teams are the Green Bay Packers, Louisville volleyball, and Nebraska volleyball. She is pursuing a pre-dental track.