Big news from the NSSC Family today. Mandie Kent, an 18U athlete from Meadow Heights High School, has signed to continue her volleyball career at Missouri Valley College.
Mandie’s commitment is the kind of moment that puts a lump in your throat as a coach. You watch a kid show up — day after day, season after season — and then you watch a college program recognize exactly what you’ve been seeing all along.
Meet Mandie Kent
Mandie has been a steady, intentional player on every team she’s joined. A graduate of 2026 Meadow Heights High School, she brought the kind of consistency every coach hopes for — showing up prepared, competing hard, and lifting up her teammates whether the team was up two sets or down one.
She’s not flashy. She’s better than that. She’s reliable. And in college volleyball, reliability is what programs are built on.
From the NSSC Coaching Staff
“Mandi Kent will be a great addition to Missouri Valley. Her work ethic and dedication is exactly what a coach would want. She will bring a lot of confidence in the back row and will be a huge team asset when it comes to overcoming obstacles that her team may face.“
— Coach Kacie Ritter-Speight, NSSC Volleyball Club Girls Director
About Missouri Valley College
Located in Marshall, Missouri, Missouri Valley College is a private four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1889 and home to the Vikings. The college competes at the NAIA level and is part of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, a competitive regional conference with a strong tradition in volleyball.
Missouri Valley offers the kind of campus experience that suits athletes who want to be more than just their sport — small class sizes, an engaged faculty, a tight-knit campus community, and a real chance to compete for playing time. For Mandie, it’s an environment where she can keep growing as a player AND as a student.
What’s Next for Mandie
As Mandie wraps her final NSSC season, she’s heading into the next chapter ready. The work is paying off. The reps are translating. And the player Missouri Valley is bringing in is exactly the kind of athlete who builds programs over time.
Mandie, the NSSC Family will be cheering you on every step of the way. Go own it. 💛
Cheer Her On
Follow Mandie’s college journey and other NSSC athletes playing at the next level on the NSSC Alums in College page.
For families wondering how NSSC supports athletes through the college recruiting process, visit our College Recruiting page.
Welcome to the next chapter, Mandie. The NSSC Family is in your corner — always. 🏐
