Kendra Raypholtz

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-3
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
High School:
North Catholic High School
Major:
Integrated Neuroscience and Psychology

High School: Went to North Catholic High School…Played for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite under head coaches Leah Marino and Shaun Suisham…team captain her junior and senior years…played with Syracuse player Emma Gnade…recorded 25 points and a +18 plus/minus…won the District Championship from 2023-26…two-time USA Hockey Nationals bronze medalist…also competed in track and field.

Personal: Full name is Kendra Jayne Raypholtz…prefers to go by Kendra or Kenny…daughter of Tracy and Scott…has one sibling, Peyton…favorite athlete is Caroline Harvey…favorite professional sports team is the Pittsburgh Penguins…enjoys baking and trying new crafts…favorite movie is The Hunger Games…favorite book is The Great Gatsby…favorite musical artist is Tate McRae…favorite food is pasta…favorite vacation destination is the Virgin Islands…plans to major in integrated neuroscience and psychology…chose Syracuse because of its academics and team culture and because the university felt like home during her visit…hopes to make a positive impact on the ice and with her teammates while helping Syracuse win a conference championship and national title…aspires to play professionally and earn her PA license…favorite sports memory is meeting some of her closest friends during her final year of youth hockey.