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2026 Volleyball Roster

Shane Banegas
UNO Athletics

21 Elani Ratchkovska

  • Position Middle Blocker
  • Class Senior
  • Height 6-0
  • Hometown Woodstock, Ga.
  • Prev School Etowah HS
  • Major Health Care Mangement

Biography

2025 (Jr.)
- Played in 9 sets over 7 matches
- 6 kills and 2 blocks
- Had 4 kills against Southeastern on 10/28

2024 (So.)
- Played 24 sets and 12 matches
- 15 kills on the season
- Had 4 kills in as many attempts against Lamar on Sept. 28

2023 (Fr.)
- Played in 24 sets over 12 matches
- 17 kills and 17 total blocks
- Made debut on 9/1 against Bellarmine
- Season-high 5 total blocks against Southern Indiana

High School
- First Team All-State and All-Region
- 4-year varsity starter
- Played club for A5 Volleyball
- Seven nationals qualifications for A5

Personal
- Born Oct. 6, 2004
- Parents, Ivanka and Ranguel
- Health Care Management major

Lagniappe
Quote to Live By: "Be where your feet are."
Favorite Show: Vanderpump Rules
Favorite Song: Anything by Future
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Pro Athlete: Grigor Dimitrov
Hidden Talent/Fun Fact: My hands are double jointed
Favorite Hobby: Traveling

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2023Freshman

    Middle Blocker
    6'2"
    21
  • 21

    2024Sophomore

    Middle Blocker
    6'2"
    21
  • 21

    2025Junior

    Middle Blocker
    6'2"
    21
  • 21

    2026Senior

    Middle Blocker
    6'0"
    21
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