She gained an interest in volleyball because she wanted to play with friends and enjoyed traveling to tournaments.

[4] She attended Notre Dame Academy where she played volleyball and graduated in 2016.

She finished high school as the 22nd ranked recruit in the nation and was named Kentucky's Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior.

[3] Hentz was invited to play on the U.S. national team in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic shut down training.

[5] In her first match, a win vs. the Dominican Republic, she had a team-leading 15 digs and 10 excellent receptions.