Kailyn Connelly has found that recruiting is not an exact science and can change from month to month due to variables beyond her control.

Connelly, a four-year starter for Beaver Area, committed to Middle Tennessee State, an NCAA Division I school that competes in Conference USA, on Aug. 6, 2024, prior to her junior year.

"I had quite a few Division I schools showing interest in me," Connelly said. "When I visited Middle Tennessee State, I fell in love with the coaching staff and everything about the school. I was really looking forward to beginning my college career there."

Things changed for Connelly in February 2025, though, as Middle Tennessee State coach Chuck Crawford resigned. Former Lehigh coach Alexa Keckler was hired one month later to take his place. That's when things went d

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