2026 brought unforgettable plays and record-breaking moments—and 2027 has even more in store. This offseason, we're building the excitement and energy around the 2027 Major League Volleyball season by celebrating our returning players and newest additions to Indy. This week's Summer Spotlight features Cara Cresse, who's entering her second season with Indy Ignite.
Summer Spotlight Series: Cara Cresse
🤫 THE ENFORCER
Middle Blocker | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Louisville
Hi, Ignite fans!! I’ve really been soaking in the off-season, but I can’t wait to be back in Indy playing and hearing the cheers and feeling the support from you all. You guys are the best fans in the country and make playing in Indy 10x more fun! See you soon!
🎖️ The Highlight Reel
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- Led the Cardinals in Total Blocks for Two Consectutive Seassons (356 Total Blocks)
- Finished Career at Louisville Ranked in the Top-10 in Blocks (517) and Hitting Percentage (.364)
- Tallied 10 Aces, 28 Blocks, and a 45.5% Kill Percentange Over 51 Sets Played in Her Rookie Season
- Drafted by Indy Ignite in November 2025
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✨ Fast Facts
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- Top Three Match Day Essentials: Coffee, Slick Back Hairstyle, Lip Gloss
- Hidden Talent: I play piano and sing!
- Biggest Influence on Your Volleyball Career: My coaches at Louisville! They recruited me as more of an "unkown" recruit and saw potential in me. They pursued me and made me the best player and person I could be, which prepared me for the pros! I'm forever thankful for that coaching staff.
- Favorite Place to Go to in Fishers: The Well Coffeehouse! The best coffee and the best vibes. The people there are great and I always see a familiar face when I'm there!
- Pizza Topping Most People Hate But I Love: Black Olives!!!
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NFL GAMEDAY WITH CARA
In May, Cara married her college sweetheart, Ashton Gillotte, a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs. During the Chiefs’ final preseason game, she gave a behind-the-scenes look into what an NFL gameday is like for her. Take a look!
SEE A DAY IN HER LIFELearn about more Indy Ignite players in our Summer Spotlight Series here.