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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2026 UNK Spring Volleyball Roster

19 Sophia Thompson

  • Position Middle Blocker
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Major Deciding
  • High School Beloit
  • Hometown Beloit, KS
  • Other College Wichita State U.

Biography

AT UNK
Joined the program in January 2026

PRIOR TO UNK
Took a redshirt year at Wichita State in the fall of 2025

HIGH SCHOOL
Starred at powerhouse Beloit High School ... spent two seasons at Beloit after transferring from St. John's High School and sitting out 2022 due to transfer rules ... ranked the #6 player in the state of Kansas by PrepDig and the state's second-ranked middle blocker ... named to the 2025 Kansas Volleyball Association (KVA) All-Star Game ... two-time All-State, earning First Team honors as a senior in 2024 and Second Team honors as a junior in 2023 ... hit .476 with 362 kills as a senior, plus a school-record 120 blocks ... helped BHS to consecutive North Central Activities Association championships, snagging First Team All-Conference in both seasons ... also a decorated track and field athlete, placing sixth in the high jump at the Class 3A state meet

PERSONAL
Daughter of Chad and Sheila ... cousin, Addison Budke, played alongside Sophia at Beloit and UNK ... cousin, Hunter Budke, played football at Fort Hays State 
 

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