GNAC Women's Volleyball Athlete of the Week Report #8
Player Of The Week
Letitia Bossou, Emmanuel (Mass.) (So.)
Sophomore Letitia Bossou powered the Saints to a 3-0 week with an outstanding offensive performance, totaling 43 kills (4.30 per set) while hitting .405 across 10 sets. She posted double-digit kills in every match, including 17 on a .444 clip in a sweep over Simmons. Bossou added seven blocks and four digs on the week as well as her efficiency and consistency at the net helped lead the Saints to a perfect week in conference play.
Libero Of The Week
Carolina Rodriguez, Simmons (Jr.)
Junior Carolina Rodriguez played a pivotal role in a 2-1 week for the Sharks, showcasing consistency and poise in the back row. The libero totaled 51 digs (5.10 per set), including 20 in a four set win over New England College, and posted a stellar .947 reception percentage over 10 sets, anchoring the team’s backcourt defense. She also added seven assists and an ace, contributing to both serve-receive and transition play. Her reliable passing and defensive effort were instrumental in guiding the Sharks to a pair of conference wins.
Setter Of The Week
Lily Seibel, Rivier (So.)
Sophomore Lily Seibel directed the Rivier offense to a strong 3-1 week, delivering all-around production and consistency at the setter position. She totaled 98 assists (8.17 per set), 39 digs (3.25 per set), seven service aces, and five total blocks across 12 sets. Her week was highlighted by a 32-assist, 14-dig double-double in a sweep over Framingham State and another strong outing with 22 assists, 10 digs, and three aces against Elms. Seibel’s steady playmaking, defensive effort, and leadership were key in guiding the Raiders through a successful stretch of conference and non-conference action.
Rookie Of The Week
Eva Catalanotto, Regis (Fr.)
Freshman Eva Catalanotto put together a standout all-around week for the Pride, averaging 2.28 kills per set while hitting .250 and adding 16 total blocks (0.89 per set) and 10 service aces over 18 sets. She posted a career-high 14 kills and eight blocks in a five-set battle at Rhode Island College and continued her strong play in the Keene State tri-match, combining for 20 kills, seven blocks, and five aces across two matches.
Weekly Honor Roll
Kason Huynh, Emmanuel - Huynh directed the offense with precision in a perfect 3-0 conference week, tallying 79 assists (7.90 per set) while adding 10 kills, 23 digs, and 3 total blocks. She dished out 30 assists and 11 digs in a four-set win over Mitchell and contributed 27 assists and 6 digs in a sweep of Simmons. Huynh capped the week with 22 assists and 6 digs in the sweep of Colby-Sawyer, continuing to shine as a consistent leader and playmaker for her squad.
Morgan Bogli, Lasell - Bogli powered an undefeated conference week for the Lasers, averaging an impressive 4.38 kills per set while hitting .295 across three matches. She tallied 35 total kills, including 16 in the win over Regis and 14 more against Rivier, where she also added two blocks. Bogli capped the week with a dominant five-kill, seven-ace performance versus Albertus Magnus, finishing with 45 total points (5.6 per set) to lead the Laser’s offense.
Madeline Caro, Lasell- Caro played a key role in helping the Lasers to a 3-0 conference week, anchoring the defense with 31 digs (3.88 per set) and adding 13 assists and an ace over eight sets. She tallied 16 digs in a sweep of Rivier and 15 more in a four-set win at Regis, while maintaining a strong .892 reception percentage. Caro’s defensive play and reliable passing were instrumental in the Lasers’ perfect week.
Sydney Katz, Lasell - Katz was instrumental in leading the Lasers to a perfect 3-0 conference week, guiding the offense with 74 assists (7.40 per set) while adding 21 digs, four total blocks, and six kills over 10 sets. She posted 28 assists and 16 digs in a sweep of Rivier and 27 assists in a four-set win at Regis. Katz’s setting, defensive presence, and efficiency at the net were key to the Lasers’ strong week of play.
Kristina Cardello, New England College - Cardello anchored the back row for the Sharks during a 1-1 week, recording 31 digs (4.43 per set) and maintaining a steady presence in serve-receive. She posted 18 digs in a four-set match at Simmons and added 13 more in a sweep of Dean, helping lead the Sharks’ defensive effort throughout the week.
Gwen Arnold, Regis - Arnold anchored the Pride defense through a challenging four-match week, totaling 59 digs (3.28 per set) and maintaining a strong .909 reception percentage on 77 attempts. She posted a career-high 23 digs in a five-set battle at Rhode Island College and added 14 more in the win over Southern Maine. Arnold’s steady passing and defensive consistency were vital in keeping the Pride competitive throughout the week.
Grace Fabiano, Regis (Mass) - Fabiano was a dominant force at the net for the Pride, totaling 44 kills (2.44 per set) and 23 total blocks (1.28 per set) while hitting .185 across four matches. She posted double-digit kills and at least four blocks in every outing, highlighted by a 14-kill, seven-block effort against Rhode Island College. Fabiano’s consistent two-way play and leadership at the net anchored the Pride through a challenging week of competition.
Alexandra Rivera, Regis - Rivera guided the Pride offense through a four-match week with consistency and control, totaling 141 assists (7.83 per set), 44 digs, and 11.5 points across 18 sets. She dished out a season-best 41 assists against Rhode Island College, followed by 37 assists and 10 digs in a win over Southern Maine and 34 more in a five-set battle with Keene State. Rivera’s balanced playmaking and defensive effort were key in keeping the Pride competitive throughout the week.
Kaitlyn Miller, Rivier - Miller was a defensive standout for the Raiders in a 3-1 week, totaling 49 digs (4.08 per set), 61 receptions (.869), and five service aces over 12 sets. She posted a season-best 18 digs and a .929 reception rate in a sweep over Albertus Magnus, while adding 11 digs and two aces against Framingham State. Miller’s consistency in the back row and serve-receive were key to the Raiders’ strong defensive performance throughout the week.
Hannah Pridgeon, Simmons - Pridgeon delivered an outstanding week for the Sharks, averaging 3.80 kills per set and hitting .217 while adding 33 digs and 39.5 total points over three matches. She tied her season high with 17 kills in the win over New England College, where she also notched one of two double-doubles on the week. Pridgeon followed with another strong outing at Elms, recording 10 kills on a .320 clip, continuing her role as a key offensive and defensive contributor for the Sharks.
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