Colfax-Mingo senior Kaylee Collins signed with Graceland University volleyball on Jan. 15. She chose the Yellowjackets over Central College and Buena Vista University.
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January 22, 2025
Colfax-Mingo’s Collins will play volleyball at Graceland
Tigerhawk senior plans to major in elementary education with an emphasis on special education
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Colfax-Mingo senior Kaylee Collins, seated left, signed with Graceland University volleyball on Jan. 15. She was joined at her signing by her mother Luci Collins, seated right, as well as (back row, from left) Colfax-Mingo head volleyball coach Mike Hunsberger, Graceland University head volleyball coach Stew McDole, father Brian Collins and Colfax-Mingo assistant volleyball coach Blake Warrick. "I briefly considered Buena Vista and Central, but once I met (Coach McDole), the Graceland Head Coach, the search was over," Collins said. "I love the fact that Graceland is a small college with lots of opportunities and the ability to connect one-on-one with professors." Collins said the Graceland coaching staff plans to use her at libero or a defensive specialist. Collins produced 211 digs as the Tigerhawks' starting libero this past fall. "(Graceland head volleyball coach) Stew McDole is a great coach with a lot of experience," Collins said. "He impressed me during my visit. The program seems like a big family with a lot of focus on personal development and chances to connect with teammates. I was signed as a platform player, as (Coach McDole) calls it." Collins plans to major in elementary education with an emphasis in special education. (Photo by Jennifer Snyder)