Karla Trautmann Mendez HS 2026

Karla Trautmann Mendez

  • Award
    Student-Athlete of the Week - Offense
  • Week Of
    10/18/2026
  • Sport
    Women's Volleyball
  • School
    Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    outside hitter
  • Hometown
    Utuado, P.R.
  • High School
    Manati Marist College
Trautmann Mendez, a senior outside hitter, continued to be the offensive backbone for Illinois Tech as the Scarlet Hawks posted a 2-1 mark during the week. She opened her week with 10 kills and three service aces in a 3-0 win at Dominican Oct. 15. In an Oct. 17 triangular against MSOE and Wheaton, Trautmann Mendez combined for 29 kills, three service aces, five digs, and three blocks. She tallied 17 kills, one service ace, and three total blocks in a 3-1 win over MSOE, then posted 12 kills, five digs, and two service aces in a 3-1 loss to Wheaton (Ill.). Trautmann Mendez finished the week with 39 while posting a .230 hitting percentage.