Cora Bicknese accelerates education, heads to Michigan State in January

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:16 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

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Cora Bicknese, a rising senior at Chatfield High School, is set to graduate early and begin college at Michigan State University in January. Bicknese, a standout volleyball player, received a Division I scholarship last summer after helping Chatfield reach the state tournament. This summer, she is balancing club volleyball and classes to meet her early graduation goals. After a recent camp at Michigan State, where she connected with coaches and future teammates, Bicknese is preparing for her final high school season and aims to lead a younger Chatfield team.

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  • Bicknese won a scholarship to Michigan State last summer.
  • She was a key player in Chatfield's first state tournament appearance.
  • Bicknese will study kinesiology at Michigan State.
  • She is preparing for the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships.
  • She aims to lead a team with eight new players this fall.
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Jun. 19—CHATFIELD — In many ways, Cora Bicknese has always been ahead of the curve. She plays beyond her years on the volleyball court, which helped her land a scholarship from Division I Michigan State University last summer. As a sophomore, she was a key member of the first Chatfield volleyball team to win a section title and earn a state-tournament berth. Last year, as a junior, Bicknese ...

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