Story byThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. Jake Oswalt, The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. Thu, January 29, 2026 at 11:39 PM UTC·6 min readEntering her freshman season on the Queens College volleyball team, Cambria Heights High School graduate Kendall Conrad possessed a powerful swing to contribute as an outside hitter right away. The 5-foot-11 athlete made an impact quickly for the Knights, who compete at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference. Conrad finished her four-year career with 1,308.5 points, 1,108 kills (fifth in program history), 432 digs, 205 blocks and 69 aces. She grew exponentially mentally and added different elements to her game throughout her productive career. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Over the years, my mental strength by far grew the most," said Conrad, a 2021 Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A all-state selection.
