Trevecca Volleyball Student-Athletes Earn Prestigious Academic Honors

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NASHVILLE, TN – Four standout volleyball student-athletes from Trevecca Nazarene University have been recognized for their academic and athletic excellence with selections to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Volleyball Team. This annual program honors athletes who maintain a minimum 3.50 GPA while excelling in their respective sports.

The honored Trojans include:

• Kayla Bullard (5-9, Sophomore, OH/DS) from Royse City, TX, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management.

• Lily Vanbebber (5-7, Sophomore, DS/L) from Lee's Summit, MO, also in the Bachelor of Business Administration program with a focus on Marketing.

• Reese Payne (6-2, Senior, MB) from Springfield, TN, studying Management within a Bachelor of Business Administration.

• Skias Hainline (6-0, Senior, S) from Orlando, FL, majoring in Sport Management with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

  
  

These selections not only highlight their academic achievements but also set the stage for advancement to the national Academic All-America ballot.

In addition to their academic accolades, Hainline and junior Katilyn Grant have also received national recognition, being named 2025 AVCA NCAA Division II All-America Honorable Mention honorees. Together, they led the Trojans to 22 wins—the most since 2012—and a spot in the Gulf South Conference Championship Finals.

Hainline boasts impressive statistics, including a school record of 1,187 assists this season, while Grant has rapidly established herself as a top player, leading the team in several categories. Their contributions have not only propelled Trevecca’s volleyball program but also written new chapters in the team’s history.