BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson and his staff have announced the addition of Callahan Wiegandt to the Hilltoppers' incoming class. A setter/defensive specialist out of Louisville, Wiegandt will arrive on The Hill next fall, ready to make an impact in the program.
"Callie is such an important addition to our roster," began Hudson of the latest signee. "She is a versatile player as both a setter and defensive specialist and brings a competitiveness and energy that will impact our gym on a daily basis."
CALLAHAN WIEGANDT | LOUISVILLE, KY. | HOLY CROSS H.S. | SETTER/DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
A native of just up the road in Louisville, Callahan Wiegandt is set to join WKU Volleyball following the competition of a stellar prep career at Holy Cross High School. Wiegandt earned 11 varsity letters across her career at Holy Cross between volleyball (4 letters), basketball (4) and track & field (3). She racked up 2,419 career assists on the volleyball court while tallying 1,102 career points on the basketball hardwood.
Individually, Wiegandt's résumé of accolades is extensive. For volleyball, she was a 21st District Team selection her sophomore through junior campaigns, a 6th Region Team honoree in both 2021 and '22 along with earning All-A State Team distinction in 2022. In basketball, Wiegandt's accolades include: 21st District Team from 2020 - '22, 6th Region Team 2019 - '22, 2nd Team All-Region in 2020 and First Team All-6th Region in 2021 and '22.
Wiegandt represented Holy Cross in the All-A State Basketball Tournament in 2019, '20 and '22 and helped the squad to a 6th Region runner-up finish in 2019, '20, '21 and '22. She was a region winner during the 2019 track & field season. On the volleyball court, Wiegandt helped the team to a 21st District Volleyball Championship appearance during the 2019, '20, '21 and '22 seasons. Additionally, the team recorded a 6th Region runner-up finish all four of her prep seasons as well.
Just as involved outside of athletics, Wiegandt is the student council vice president, a National Honor Society member, involved in the Religious Leadership Group, a member of the student service committee along with student government and ambassadors.
Wiegandt earned Academic Honorable Mention all four years of high school.
The daughter of Scott and Danielle Wiegandt, Callahan has two siblings, Caleb and Cole. She intends to major in sport business and management during her time on The Hill.
Wiegandt is a second-generation collegiate volleyball player as her mother played at Ole Miss from 1995-99 as a defensive specialist.
WHY SHE CHOSE WKU: "The community is surrounded by love and constant support from everyone no matter where you come from or what you accomplish."
How to Follow WKU Volleyball: For complete information on WKU Volleyball, follow the team on Twitter at @WKUVolleyball and head coach Travis Hudson at @TravisHudsonWKU. The team is also on Instagram and Facebook.
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