2020-21: In the spring, Rylie continued to improve and solidify her libero role with multiple matches of 38 digs for the Hornets. She was named as an MIAA Scholar-Athlete.

2019: As a true freshman, Rylie was placed in an important role as a defensive specialist and the Hornets' primary libero. She played in 85 sets and had 343 digs. She was also named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL/BEFORE HONORS: In high school, Rylie was a three sport athlete, lettering in volleyball, basketball, and dive.  She was a part of her high schools 4^th place state finish in 2017.  Rylie was a two time Honorable Mention All-Centennial League for volleyball and part of the honor roll all four years of high school. 
CLUB: Kansas Networks/Shazam
DEGREE: Undecided
PERSONAL:
               PARENTS: Bob and Jill Fornelli    
HOBBIES/INTERESTING FACT: Some fun facts about Rylie are her favorite food is pizza and her favorite color is North Carolina Blue. Rylie has two sisters, Emma and Addison.   Her father played baseball for the Hornets and later coached at Emporia State University for 15 years and currently coaches at Pittsburg State University.  Lastly, Rylie loves animals and her family has four goats named Wayland, Willy, Lester, and Frankie.