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Rylie Kael Season 2022

#2
Height5-10
ClassFreshman
HometownBrentwood, Tenn.
2024 (Junior):
  • Went 6-6 in her junior year.
  • Helped lead the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history and 21 wins, tied for the most in team history.
  • At the Fight in the Fort Tournament, she earned wins over Florida Gulf Coast and No. 13 Florida International with Ava Haughy on court five. 
  • Defeated Pepperdine's No. 4 pair with Ava Haughy at the LBSU Tournament. 
  • At the Pac-12 South Tournament, she defeated the pair from No. 19 Arizona with Carys Thomas on court five. 
  • Made her season debut in the home-opening win over Colorado Mesa, getting the sweep at the No. 4 spot with Ava Haughy.
2023 (Sophomore):
  • Finished the season with a 9-13 record, playing on every court but No. 1 throughout the season. She saw the most time at the No. 5 spot but wrapped up the year playing at No. 3.
  • Named to the 2023 Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll.
  • Defeated No. 19 Arizona's No. 3 pair in an intense 2-1 win.
  • Clinched the win over Utah at the Sun Devil Invitational on court three.
  • With Carys Thomas on court three, came back to beat a duo from No. 9 Cal in three sets.
  • Alongside Kate Fitzgerald, beat the No. 5 pair from No. 16 South Carolina.
  • Clinched the win against Utah at the Pac-12 South Tournament, winning on court five.
  • Opened the season at the Cactus Classic at the No. 4 and 5 spots with Kate Fitzgerald.
2022 (Freshman): 
  • Played in the majority of the team duals at the No. 2 and 3 spots, earning nine wins. Paired with Anya Pemberton and Sarah Waters throughout the season.
  • Finished off Pac-12 Championships with victories over Washington and No. 17 Arizona in the No. 3 spot alongside Waters, the latter win clinching the upset. 
  • Alongside new partner Kate Fitzgerald in the No. 3 spot, earned another career victory against Park University. 
  • Earned first two wins with new partner Sarah Waters at the Pac-12 South Invitational, defeating Washington and Utah in the No. 3 spot. 
  • Won against Louisiana-Monroe at the Fight In The Fort with Pemberton in the No. 2 spot. 
  • Picked up victories against Washington and San Jose State in the No. 2 spot. 
  • Earned first career victory against Benedictine University's No. 4 pairs with partner Anya Pemberton.
  • Made her collegiate debut at the Canyon Classic, playing at the No. 2 spot with Anya Pemberton.
Before ASU
  • Took first place with fellow Sand Devil Rylie Kael at the p1440 Southwest Championship.
  • 2020 AVCA Phenom List.
  • Helped Brentwood HS to a state championship.
  • 2019 Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Played club with Hayden Beach Academy.
Personal
Her parents are Ross and Michelle and she has three siblings: Logan, Kai and Lennox.

Kael's Career Summary
Year Record
2024 6-6
2023 9-13
2022  9-22
Total 24-41
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Junior
2024

5-10 / -
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Sophomore
2023

5-10 / -