Name: Kylee Nelson

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: 11

Accomplishment: Kylee Nelson is a valuable player on the Tyrone girl’s volleyball team. She recently got her 1000th dig in her varsity volleyball career. This is an incredibly rare accomplishment that not many players reach, especially at the high school level. Nelson has been the team’s starting libero since her freshman year. Since then she has done nothing but succeed in both her physical game and her ability to connect with her teammates on the court.

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved with the sport?

Kylee Nelson: My sister played so, I joined in 5th grade, to be a manager.

EE: What other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?

KN: Track

EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?

KN: Nebraska Volleyball

EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?

KN: Morgan Hentz

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

KN: My mom, because if it wasn’t for her and what she has done for me, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

KN: Miguel

EE: Favorite Food

KN: Grapes

EE: Favorite Movie/TV show

KN: Patriots Day

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

KN: Don’t give up. Even if it may seem hard.

EE: What are your future goals past High School?

KN: Graduate, go to college, and maybe play volleyball there.