The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball program announced the signings of three future Golden Eagles to continue their collegiate career at Minnesota Crookston.
Bella Peters (MH, Altona, Manitoba), Ava Leingang (OH, Fargo, N.D.) and Hannah Nesdahl (DS, Sioux Falls, S.D.) will wear the colors in 2026.
Ava Leingang (OH, Fargo, N.D.)
Leingang will be a Golden Eagle after an outstanding career at Fargo Davies High School…Led the Eagles to the North Dakota State Class AA Championship Game, losing in five sets…Ranked as the 28th best player in the state of North Dakota, according to prepdig.com.
In the classroom, Ava was a member of the National Honor Society.
Ava is the daughter of Kary and LaShelle Leingang of Fargo, N.D…Plans to major in Business Finance while at Minnesota Crookston…Her mom, LaShelle played basketball at North Dakota State, while her cousin Jake Leingang ran track and field at both the University of Oregon and North Dakota State.
Bella Peters (MH, Altona, Manitoba)
Bella is the daughter of Hollie Buhler and Steve Peters, both of Altona, Manitoba…Bella plans to major in Exercise Science and Wellness while a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Hannah Nesdahl (DS, Sioux Falls, S.D.)
Hannah will be in the back row for the Golden Eagles for the next four seasons…Helped lead her Sioux Falls Washington Warriors to two State Championship appearances…Is also an AAU All-American.
Her sister played volleyball in the state of South Dakota at Mount Marty University. Hannah is also a 4.0 student and is a member of the Honor Roll.
