Student Athlete Spotlight
KENDAL UTTECHT
Wolsey-Wessington High School
Volleyball, Basketball, Cross-Country & Track
Meet Kendal Uttecht, a standout multi-sport senior at Wolsey-Wessington High School whose leadership, work ethic, and character shine both on and off the court. A key leader in volleyball, basketball, and track and field, Kendal is known for her team-first mindset, relentless effort, and positive example. She will continue her academic and athletic journey at Northern State University, where she will compete in cross country and track while pursuing a degree in Nursing.
GETTING TO KNOW KENDAL UTTECHT:
Favorite Food: Chicken bacon ranch wrap
Favorite Quote: “Don’t worry about anything: instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for what He has done.” – (Phillippians 4:6)
How did you get started in your sport: My mom coached basketball, volleyball, and track and field at my school for many years, and being immersed in that environment sparked my love for competition early on. Since I was a kid I enjoyed running, and I knew that track would be my best sport. One specific memory that comes to mind was when I watched our girls 4x800m relay team place at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays when I was in elementary school. That experience inspired me to run the 800 when I started track.
Sports Highlight: Getting 2000 career assists in volleyball and winning my Region cross country race in the same week.
GPA: 4.0
Recognitions & Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Team Captain, 2000 career assists, 1st Team All-Conference (2024), 2nd team All-State (2024), youth volleyball coach, Captain Academic Quiz Ball, chorus, All-State Choir Concert, Oral interpretation 4-year All-State, varsity track and field, 281 Conference Champions (2023, 2025), 3rd place Sprint Medley Relay (2025), 4th place 800m run (2025), 6 school records (400m, 800m, 4X200m relay, 4x400m relay, 4x800m relay, sprint medley relay), cross country, basketball, HOSA secretary.
*The photographer for the basketball photo is Craig Wollman.