🚨COLLEGE COMMITMENT🚨 We’re excited to celebrate… Kristen Mendez, Class of 2026 Middle Blocker and Opposite, who is committed to William Paterson University! While Kristen only played her 18s club season with us, she’s been part of the NEVBC community for years through summer camps and training opportunities. From the beginning, she’s been the type of athlete who consistently shows up ready to work, push herself, take feedback, and meet any challenges head-on. No matter the drill, level of competition, or role asked of her, Kristen always leaned in with everything she had. In addition to being a great athlete and versatile player, Kristen is supportive, coachable, and someone who genuinely cares about the success of the group. Not to mention her insane ability to own the net as a blocker. “Kristen is the kind of athlete coaches love working with because she’s always willing to learn and challenge herself. She brings consistency, humility, and a team-first mentality to everything ...