2019 JUNIOR - Played in all 35 games during the season … had a breakout season offensively with 146 kills … played in Grace’s upset win over St. Francis during the Crossroads League Tournament … season high 12 kills against Goshen ... contributed 10 kills, and seven assists against Mt. Vernon ... 73 kills and eight assists during conference play … had eight block assists against Mt. Vernon ... had 52 digs during the season ... honorable mention for All-CL.
2018 SOPHOMORE - Played in 36 games including 2 NCCAA tournament games … set a new career high with 7 kills against St. Ambrose … had 10 games where she recorded double digit digs … had 11 digs and a kill against Marion … recorded 17 digs against Trinity International during the NCCAA tournament.
2017 FRESHMAN - Saw playing time in five matches … recorded first collegiate kill against St. Francis (Ill.) … had two kills and a dig against St. Francis (Ill.) … had a kill against Aquinas … played against Bluefield at NCCAA Nationals.
PREP - An All-Conference hitter for Fairfield … was named the team's MVP after leading Fairfield with 110 kills on a .410 kill percentage … ranked second on the team in aces (27), third in digs (168) and had a career-high 1.3 blocks per set in a well-rounded senior campaign … was also named to the Shondell Invitational All-Tournament Team in 2016 … helped Fairfield to a 22-9 record as a senior, including 10-1 in conference play.
QUOTES - "Grace College was just the best fit for me. After one visit, I loved everything about it. I have always paid close attention to my grades and will continue to do so in college. As far as volleyball, I want to be a team player and do whatever part is needed from me to help Grace succeed."
GET TO KNOW MAKAYLA
Major: Business
Dream job: Zookeeper at the Australia Zoo
Favorite movie: A Cinderella Story
Favorite band: Rascal Flatts
Something interesting about me: I am very organized.
Life verse: Psalm 25:5 “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
Best thing about Grace Volleyball: The friend
Why I chose Grace: I love the community and being surrounded by Christ-centered people.
My hidden talent: I can juggle.
