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Jersey Number 7
Kami Dyrstad
- Position:
- L/DS
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Papillion, Neb.
- High School:
- Papillion La Vista South
- Major:
- Undeclared
Prior to Rutgers:
Personal:
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Kam
Major: Maybe Education
I chose my major because: In high school I had a very influential teacher, Mr. Cooley, and he inspired me to want to make an impact in people’s lives
The person I most admire is and why: My older sister Kenzie. She is a very hard worker and is always so kind. I want to be more and more like her everyday!
Best player ever competed against: Addison West
If I wasn’t playing volleyball, I’d be: A just dance professional
Favorite professional athlete: Steph Curry
Favorite professional sports team: Golden State Warriors
One word to describe myself on the court: Energetic
One word to describe myself off the court: Fun
Few people know that I: LOVE to do Just Dance in my free time
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Katie Tarman
I started playing my sport because…: My Grandpa Rick owned a volleyball club and my sisters played there so it made me want to
I chose Rutgers because…: I really like the coaches and what they want to do with this program. And my sister goes to Rutgers so it made my decision easier because I loved the idea of playing with her again.
Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Lion King
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: A female Kevin Hart
Favorite musician/group: Justin Bieber
The first song I knew all the words to is: Single Ladies by Beyoncé
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Just Dance
Famous people I have met include: Jordan Larsen, Lexi Rodriguez
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: I use the same hair tie (until it breaks of course)
Favorite all-time gift received: A picture my best friend gave me of us
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: A hippie
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: Hawaii
The website I visit most often is: Amazon
My favorite teacher was: Mr. Cooley. He taught me in Leadership Academy my junior year
The quote that most resonates with me is: “About all you can do in life is be who you are" - Rito Mae Brown
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: White
One thing on my bucket list is: Travel out of the country
Phone app you cannot live without: TikTok
- Class A Player of the Year
- Class A Libero of the Year
- Three-time Class A state champion
- Helped Papillion La Vista South to a 31-9 record in 2025
- Averaged 5.4 digs per set and posted a .983 reception percentage as senior
- Named To MaxPreps top 10 liberos heading into senior season
- Led the Titans to a 34-5 record in 2024
- Posted 507 serve receptions and 471 digs as a junior
Personal:
- Daughter of Corey and Beth
- Has three sisters, Kenzie, Kyla, and Katelyn
- Joins sister Kenzie who begins her senior season at Rutgers in 2026
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Kam
Major: Maybe Education
I chose my major because: In high school I had a very influential teacher, Mr. Cooley, and he inspired me to want to make an impact in people’s lives
The person I most admire is and why: My older sister Kenzie. She is a very hard worker and is always so kind. I want to be more and more like her everyday!
Best player ever competed against: Addison West
If I wasn’t playing volleyball, I’d be: A just dance professional
Favorite professional athlete: Steph Curry
Favorite professional sports team: Golden State Warriors
One word to describe myself on the court: Energetic
One word to describe myself off the court: Fun
Few people know that I: LOVE to do Just Dance in my free time
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Katie Tarman
I started playing my sport because…: My Grandpa Rick owned a volleyball club and my sisters played there so it made me want to
I chose Rutgers because…: I really like the coaches and what they want to do with this program. And my sister goes to Rutgers so it made my decision easier because I loved the idea of playing with her again.
Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Lion King
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: A female Kevin Hart
Favorite musician/group: Justin Bieber
The first song I knew all the words to is: Single Ladies by Beyoncé
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Just Dance
Famous people I have met include: Jordan Larsen, Lexi Rodriguez
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: I use the same hair tie (until it breaks of course)
Favorite all-time gift received: A picture my best friend gave me of us
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: A hippie
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: Hawaii
The website I visit most often is: Amazon
My favorite teacher was: Mr. Cooley. He taught me in Leadership Academy my junior year
The quote that most resonates with me is: “About all you can do in life is be who you are" - Rito Mae Brown
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: White
One thing on my bucket list is: Travel out of the country
Phone app you cannot live without: TikTok
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