Mekayla Dedo

Photo by: Ray Bahner.

Photo by: Justin Pacheco

Class:
Senior
Position:
OH
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School:
Hempfield Area
Club Team:
Revolution
Squadron:
20 Trolls
Major:
Management

JUNIOR YEAR | 2023: Saw action in 24 sets…recorded 31 kills, 12 blocks (one solo, 11 assisted) and six digs on the year…led the team with a career-high 12 kills on .435 hitting (12-2-23) during the win over Bryant…also accounted for a career-high six assisted blocks during that match…added six kills in each of the next two contests…recorded first solo block in the victory over UC San Diego.

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2022: Saw action against Denver and San Francisco.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2021: Did not play due to injury.

HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: Hempfield Area High School…coached by Kathy Kuhns…three-year letterwinner…first-team all-state selection as a senior…named first-team all-section three times…two-time team captain…member of the Honor Roll and Spanish Honor Society…played club volleyball for Revolution Volleyball Club…coached by Brian and Heidi Miller…member of two national qualifying teams (14s, 18s).

PERSONAL: Full name is Mekayla Marie Dedo…nickname is Mae…daughter of Jeffrey and Natalie Dedo…has one older brother, who is currently serving in the Marine Corps…also has one younger sister…majoring in management…serving as the Operations NCOIC…attended the Academy’s Prep School…named the Top Female Athlete…earned athletic and academic pins…hobbies include working out and traveling…greatest personal moment in sports came from her team winning bids to nationals…worked the obstacle course during Basic Cadet Training over the summer…also assisted at Falcon Sports Camps…member of Cadet Squadron 20.