A native of Southport, North Carolina, Prendergast delivered a strong start to her intercollegiate career behind a 12-3 record with three podium finishes, including an individual title. On November 2, she delivered a perfect 3-0 mark to claim the individual crown at 103 pounds in the Trojan Open. The following week, Prendergast finished fourth overall at the Eagle Madness Open with a 3-2 record. She claimed her third podium of the season at the Blue Hose Challenge after going 3-1 at 103 pounds to finish third.