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Lexi Rodriguez, co-captain of Nebraska Volleyball, marked her teammate Laney Choboy's birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media. She shared a collage of photos, capturing memorable moments shared with Choboy.
The collage highlighted key memories from their time together. The top-right image captured an emotional embrace between the two players during a pivotal moment, while another recalled the NCAA semi-final loss to Penn State, showcasing their resilience as teammates. In the bottom-left photo, Rodriguez and Choboy are seen walking hand in hand in their Nebraska uniforms, symbolizing their camaraderie. The final image at the bottom right shows the duo smiling in matching outfits, exuding joy and solidarity.
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Rodriguez accompanied the collage with a heartfelt birthday message for Choboy, reflecting on the journey with Nebraska Volleyball. She wrote:
"Happy Birthday to my Laney-bug. Gonna miss my hype girl, but can't wait to cheer you on next year. Love you bunches."
Lexi Rodriguez, following Nebraska Volleyball's semi-final defeat, ended her collegiate career with the team. She will join LOVB 6 next year, beginning her professional journey with LOVB Omaha. The team is set to face LOVB Houston at the Fort Bend County Epicenter on January 10.
Rodriguez's transition marks the end of a successful period with Nebraska Volleyball, where she built some special bonds with her teammates.
Lexi Rodriguez reflects on the unmatched support of Nebraska Volleyball teammates
Lexi Rodriguez, co-captain of Nebraska Volleyball, reflected on her transformative journey with the program as she emotionally bid farewell following the Huskers' heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Penn State in the Final Four. Although her collegiate career concluded without a national championship, she leaves behind an enduring legacy, highlighted by her record-breaking 1,897 digs.
She expressed profound gratitude for the Nebraska volleyball program and her teammates. She acknowledged their unwavering belief in her throughout her time with the team.
“Every single person (that’s) a part of this program is just truly amazing people, Rodriguez said, wiping away her tears. “They really changed my life. They just believed in me, every single person, every single day, from the moment I stepped on campus. You can’t find that anywhere. You truly can’t. I’m just so grateful for everyone. And I’ll say it for my entire life that this program was truly the best thing that ever happened to me," she said. (si.com)
The road to Nebraska was not straightforward for Lexi Rodriguez. Head coach John Cook hesitated to offer her a spot on the program's Dream Camp, preferring taller liberos at the time. However, assistant coach Kayla Banwarth strongly advocated for Rogriguez, insisting she deserved a chance. During her time with the Huskers, she set a historic digs record and earned recognition as one of the college volleyball's top liberos.
