Athlete Spotlight: Handley volleyball player Kinley Duvall

Athlete Spotlight: Kinley Duvall, Handley Volleyball Player

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old
School: Handley High School
Position: Libero
Parents: Brice and Stephanie Duvall

Passion for Volleyball

Kinley values the team spirit and community that volleyball creates. She enjoys the friendships and positive connections formed through the sport.

Memorable Volleyball Moments

Her favorite memory is this year's Senior Night, which was made special by her team, followed by a meaningful win against Sherando.

Challenging and Embarrassing Experiences

Most Difficult Moment: Facing high personal expectations this year and struggling to meet them, while maintaining discipline in the sport.
Most Embarrassing Moment: Serving under the net last year and almost hitting a teammate on her own side.

People Kinley Would Have Dinner With

Lexi Rodriguez, former Nebraska volleyball libero.
Ms. Fry, her physical therapy and occupational therapy teacher, who has become a close mentor.
Her mom, whom she deeply admires for everything she does in life.

Biggest Athletic Influence

Lexi Rodriguez, the Nebraska volleyball player, has had the greatest impact on Kinley’s athletic development.

"I love the team that comes with it, and I love the community that it builds and the people that I surround myself with through volleyball."

"So far, this year's Senior Night. Our team just made it super special for us, and we got a good win against Sherando after that, and it was just super meaningful."

"I think this year, having such high expectations for myself and not necessarily meeting all those expectations this year has been difficult to overcome, and just being super disciplined in my sport."

Kinley demonstrates how volleyball fosters community, personal growth, and resilience through both triumphs and challenges.

The Winchester Star — 2025-11-06