Hanna Lesiak

Photo by: John Fajardo

Position:
OH
Height:
6-1
Class:
Graduate Student
Major:
Master's Public Policy and Administration
Hometown:
Frankfort, Ill.
High School:
Lincoln-Way East HS
Prev School:
Northwestern

Prior to LBSU: A member of the volleyball team at Northwestern from 2018-22 ... In her final season (2022), she played in all 31 matches and ranked second on the team with 297 kills while also contributing 244 digs and a team-best 27 service aces across 111 sets. She notched eight double-doubles, including a season-high 18 kills against Michigan and a career-high 16 digs versus Penn State ... The 2021 campaign saw her break out with consistent offensive firepower and defensive grit, opening the season with a career-high 22 kills against Northern Colorado. She delivered double-digit kills in 10 matches, including standout performances against Nebraska, Illinois, and Maryland. She also registered multiple double-doubles, showcasing her all-around game ... After redshirting in 2019, she returned in a shortened 2020 season to deliver key performances, including 10 kills and three aces in a match at Maryland ... She began her collegiate career in 2018, immediately making an impact with 24 match appearances. She ranked second on the team with 21 service aces and posted her first career double-double against Loyola-Chicago, tallying 13 kills and 13 digs.

High School: Three-year varsity letter winner, playing outside hitter for Lincoln-Way East High School … Three-year regional champion in high school … Sectional champion in 2015 … All-Conference awards junior and senior year … 2018 AAU National Champion ... PrepVolleyball Senior Ace … 2016 Herald News All-Area … Academic Honor Roll.

Personal: Daughter of Mark and Susan Lesiak … Mother, Susan, played volleyball for UIC … Pursuing a master’s degree in public policy and administration at Long Beach State.