Paige Laureen Hubl passed away recently in November 2024. Her untimely demise has shocked the sports world.
Key Takeaways
- Paige Laureen Hubl was a former volleyball star for the University of Nebraska Huskers.
- The news of her demise was revealed by Lincoln Arneal, the co-host of Volleyball Pod.
- Hubl’s cause of passing has not yet been confirmed.
The Nebraska Volleyball members were in shock when they learned about the sudden demise of their former champion, Paige Hubl, passed away.
Initially, the news only seemed like a rumor until the volleyball enthusiast and the co-host of Volleyball Pod confirmed the news.
What was saddening is the fact that she had been quite young at the time of her passing and had been excellent in her field of sports.
Hubl started her college career in 2009 and played until 2012. In her senior year, she was also co-captain.
Furthermore, she has best been known for playing as a key defensive contributor and serving specialist.
Paige had averages of .59 digs per set and .06 aces per set, which is more than impressive.
Congratulations LSE Multi-Sport Student-Athlete Alumni and former Husker Volleyball Libero and Team Captain, Paige Hubl on being named LSE's new Head Volleyball Coach. Welcome home Coach Hubl…KP💪 pic.twitter.com/ACHFOxL4sf
— LSE Athletics (@LSEAthletics) June 27, 2018
Besides, she started playing for Lincoln Southeast High School and had a four-year high school career in the game.
Additionally, Paige established school single-match records for service aces (six) and digs (30).
Hubl had also worked as a coach for the Knights.
Likewise, her work includes one on the website for student-athlete sports. Overall, volleyball and sports, in general, played a big role in her life for as long as she lived.
She was possibly the best in her field and had dedicated much of her lifetime to setting a legacy during a short period.
Paige Hubl Passes Away In 2024
The exact cause of Paige’s passing has not yet been revealed. Several posts from her well-wishers and those who knew about her confirmed the tragedy.
Lincoln resident Michaela Houser, who had also played with Hubl, shared her shock upon learning of the volleyball player’s demise through a Facebook post.
Good God these girls know what they are doing… Cheer like it is the last point you'll get. GO BIG RED pic.twitter.com/894GQHZAsj
— Paige Hubl (@PaigeLaureen) December 18, 2015
In the post, she mentioned how they had celebrated their Hall of Fame induction and how everything seemed normal.
The post read,
This one hurts. We were just celebrating our hall of fame induction just a month ago. Oh Paige! You were truly one of a kind. A light in every room you entered. You will be greatly missed! Prayers to the Hubl family during this tough time!
Via Facebook
A netizen commented,
Every time I saw her she had a smile on her face and always so spunky! R.I.P. Paige
Via Facebook
Another wrote,
Heartbreaking never saw her without a smile on her face and she was such a talented young lady!
Via Facebook
Moreover, Lincoln Arneal’s post read,
Tragic news as former Husker Paige Hubl passed away earlier this week.
Via X
She played for Nebraska between 2009-12 and was a co-captain her senior year. Hubl was a prep standout for Lincoln Southeast and later served as head coach for the Knights for four years.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Paige had not been active on her X account since 2018. She was not very active on social media.
- She was known for being warm and kind to everyone around her.
- Hubl lived by the words of John Wayne and was big on being courageous.
