Christian County Volleyball Star Commits to Trevecca Nazarene

Senior Kaidence Atwell will continue her career at the NCAA Division II level.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:36am

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Christian County senior Kaidence Atwell has announced a verbal commitment to continue her volleyball career at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. Atwell, an All-District and All-Region honoree in 2025, will join her former high school teammate Skylar Kirby on the NCAA Division II Trojans squad.

Why it matters

Atwell's commitment to Trevecca Nazarene represents an opportunity for the standout player to compete at the next level while staying relatively close to her hometown. Her decision also reunites her with a former Christian County teammate, strengthening the pipeline between the high school and college programs.

The details

As a senior in 2025, Atwell recorded 279 kills, 51 blocks, and 90 digs, helping lead Christian County to a district championship and a 20-17 record. For her career, she totaled 548 kills, 183 digs, and 114 blocks, establishing herself as one of the top front-row players in the region.

  • Atwell earned All-District and All-Region honors in 2025.
  • Trevecca Nazarene University competes in the NCAA Division II All-Gulf South Conference.

The players

Kaidence Atwell

A senior at Christian County High School who has verbally committed to continue her volleyball career at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Skylar Kirby

Atwell's former teammate at Christian County High School who now competes for the NCAA Division II Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.

Trevecca Nazarene University

An NCAA Division II institution located in Nashville, Tennessee that competes in the All-Gulf South Conference.

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The takeaway

Atwell's decision to continue her volleyball career at Trevecca Nazarene University highlights the strong pipeline between Christian County High School and the NCAA Division II program, as she reunites with a former teammate to compete at the next level.