Kansas City’s visit to St. Thomas put Summit League volleyball diversity in focus. With five Black players, the Roos far outpaced most conference teams—while athletes like Kailee Deffebaugh and Ryanne Wattree emphasized why cost, access, and technical training still limit broader participation.
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