(Peru, Neb.) – Peru State volleyball coach
Laurie Felderman and staff recently announced that Katie Mendick
(Bellevue) signed her national letter of intent to join the Bobcat volleyball program this fall.
Mendick, a 5-10 outside hitter, is the daughter of Greg and Gina Mendick. She recently graduated from Bellevue East.
Katie Mendick recently signed her letter of intent to play volleyball
for Peru State. In the photo with Katie in the back (l to r): father Greg, sister
Megan (attends Peru State), brother Jacob, and mother Gina.
Mendick was a four-year varsity player for the Chieftains. In 2020, Mendick was awarded MaxPreps Bellevue East Player of the Year, Omaha World Herald All State Honorable Mention, and Lincoln Journal Star All State Honorable Mention. The two-year captain for the Chieftains finished her career with 974 kills (.222), 78 blocks, 468 digs and 77 aces with 285 of those kills (.249), 184 of those digs, and 24 of those aces coming from her senior year.
She plans on majoring in psychology at Peru State. In addition to athletic scholarship, Mendick will be receiving the Cooperating Schools Scholarship.
About Mendick, Felderman commented, "Katie is a leader by example which is displayed as an offensive threat, defensive hustle, and ability to form strong relationships with her teammates. Through the recruiting process, Katie has shown us that she truly is a Champion of Character and we couldn't be happier to welcome her to our NAIA and Bobcat family!"
