Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Volleyball Roster

Kensley Hennessy Headshot Spring 2026
Jersey Number 12

Kensley Hennessy

  • Position:
    Middle Blocker
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    San Diego, Calif.
  • High School:
    Cathedral Catholic High School
  • Major:
    Integrated Physiology
2026 (FRESHMAN): 
  • Kensley Hennessy is a spring freshman middle blocker with the Buffs. 
 
HIGH SCHOOL: 
  • Graduated from Cathedral Catholic High School in December 2025
  • Volleypalooza All-Tournament Team
  • SCVA Final Champion
  • Placed fifth at 2025 Junior Nationals
  • 2024 California Open State Champion
  • Played for Wave VBC (2024-2025) and Northern Nevada Juniors (2021-2024)
  • Honor roll all four years
PERSONAL: 
  • Kensley Hennessy is the daughter of Summer and Shawn Hennessy
  • Kensley’s mom played volleyball at the University of San Diego from 1997-98
  • Kensley’s dad rowed crew at the University of San Diego from 1997-98
  • Kensley has one older brother, Keegan Hennessy
  • Chose CU because of the amazing coaching staff, the beautiful location with great facilities, strong academics and the incredible volleyball program
  • Biggest sports hero is Andi Jackson because of the high level she plays at and her accomplishments on and off the court
  • Favorite hobby is riding horses! Kensley has competed in reined cow horse shows all over the west coast
  • Wants to visit the Amalfi Coast and the Bahamas
  • Favorite foods are Italian and Mexican
  • Favorite type of music is country, specifically Morgan Wallen, Jon Pardi, Ty Myers and Zach Bryan
  • After graduation, Kensley wants to be a physical therapist or a doctor that works with athletes 
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