Shaye Witherspoon likely to miss senior season after knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Shaye Witherspoon, one of Nebraska's top 2027 volleyball commits, is expected to miss her senior season at Lafayette High School due to a knee surgery performed in May. Originally anticipated to require a six-week recovery, the timeline has been extended to five to six months following unexpected complications. Lafayette coach Zach Young indicated that while Witherspoon is ahead in recovery, her availability for play remains uncertain. She will, however, maintain a presence with the team and could serve in a leadership role. Witherspoon is projected to fully recover before joining Nebraska for her college career.
- •Witherspoon ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in her class.
- •She was named MaxPreps Player of the Year for Missouri in 2025.
- •Lafayette finished ranked No. 20 nationally last season.
- •Her recovery from knee surgery might extend to five or six months.
- •Shaye will still be part of the team for the upcoming season.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — One of Nebraska's Top 2027 Commits Likely to Miss her Senior Season
"Per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Shaye Witherspoon underwent knee surgery in May, and her recovery timetable will likely keep her out this fall.
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