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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University junior McKenzey Beck was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) all-region team, as announced on Wednesday morning.
Beck (Phoenix, Ariz.) joined the Jaguars this season as a junior-transfer from Glendale Community College and she led the nation in triple-doubles (12) for all of NCAA Division II. Ally Rohn of Palm Beach Atlantic tied Beck for the nation's top spot.
In her first season in the Peach Belt, Beck was a first team All-PBC selection and ranked third in the league in kills and points. The setter posted the fifth-most assists and ranked fourth in aces in the league. Beck booked 12 triple-doubles this season (kills, assists, digs) in her 30 matches played and 120 sets.
All-Conference on Thursday night at the 2017 PBC Championship awards banquet. The conference awards were released on the eve of the PBC tournament, hosted by Georgia College, in Milledgeville, Ga.
View the full AVCA region ranking by clicking here
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. With a membership of almost 7,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
AVCA SOUTHEAST ALL-REGION
|
First Name |
Last Name |
School |
Position |
Year |
|
Rachel |
Alles |
Wingate |
S |
So. |
|
McKenzey |
Beck |
Augusta |
S |
Jr. |
|
Katie |
Bludau |
Wingate |
OH |
Sr. |
|
Kayla |
Brockway |
Georgia College |
S |
Jr. |
|
Rachel |
Burts |
Anderson |
MB |
RS-Sr. |
|
Rebecca |
Cochran |
Queens |
OH |
Sr. |
|
Emily |
Conlin |
Anderson |
S |
So. |
|
Sara |
Davis*** |
Flagler |
MB |
Sr. |
|
Phoebe |
Havenaar |
Wingate |
MB |
RS-So. |
|
Anna |
Holmquist |
Wingate |
MB |
Jr. |
|
Sydney |
Kunz |
Queens |
S |
Sr. |
|
Rebecca |
Martinez |
USC-Aiken |
L |
So. |
|
Marissa |
Mitter |
Anderson |
OH |
Sr. |
|
Taja |
Valmyr |
Flagler |
OH |
Sr. |
HONORABLE MENTION
|
First Name |
Last Name |
School |
Position |
Year |
|
Morgan |
Ballard |
Carson Newman |
L |
So. |
|
Kaytlin |
Elkins |
Barton |
OH |
Fr. |
|
Hannah |
Hritz |
Lander |
RS |
Fr. |
|
Karlie |
Redfern |
Flagler |
OH |
Fr. |
|
Tara |
Savisky |
Flagler |
S |
Jr. |
|
Alie |
Smith |
USC-Aiken |
OH |
Fr. |
Region Player of the Year: Katie Bludau, Wingate, OH
Region Freshman of the Year: Karlie Redfern, Flagler, OH
Region Coach of the Year: Matt Affolder, Flagler
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