GNAC Women's Volleyball Athlete of the Week Report #11
Player Of The Week
Morgan Bogli, Lasell (Sr.)
Senior Morgan Bogli powered the Lasell offense in a dominant 3–0 week, totaling 34 kills (3.78 per set) on a strong .298 hitting percentage, along with seven total blocks and eight service aces. She shined in the win over the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.), recording 18 kills on .750 hitting and four blocks to help the Lasers complete the sweep and clinch the second seed in the upcoming Women's Volleyball tournament.
Libero Of The Week
Carolina Rodriguez, Simmons (Jr.)
Junior Carolina Rodriguez was a defensive standout for Simmons this week, tying her career high with 27 digs to lead the Sharks past Colby-Sawyer in a 3–1 victory. She also recorded three service aces in both Simmons wins, totaling 58 digs (4.83 per set), 15 assists, and eight aces across three matches. Her consistent passing and serving were key in helping the Sharks secure two important conference wins and the sixth seed in the upcoming postseason tournament.
Setter Of The Week
Kason Huynh, Emmanuel (Jr.)
Junior Kason Huynh directed the Saints’ offense with precision last week, tallying 58 assists (9.67 per set), 16 digs, and three service aces in a pair of GNAC wins. She notched 35 assists and 12 digs against Elms, then followed with 23 assists and four digs in a sweep at Norwich to help Emmanuel close the week undefeated and clinch the top seed in postseason play.
Rookie Of The Week
Emily Mendelson, Saint Joseph's (Me.) (Fr.)
Freshman Emily Mendelson powered Saint Joseph's (Me.) to a strong finish to the regular season, totaling 17 kills (2.43 k/s) with an impressive .421 hitting percentage across two GNAC victories. The first-year middle shined in the Monks’ 3-1 win over Simmons, recording a career-high 13 kills with just one error on 24 swings (.500), along with three digs and two blocks. She added four more kills and two blocks in a sweep of Colby-Sawyer, helping SJC secure the No. 3 seed in the GNAC Tournament.
Weekly Honor Roll
Jaylen Holman, Elms - Holman guided Elms with 88 assists (7.33 a/s) over three matches, adding 38 digs and 10 aces. She posted a match-high 39 assists and four aces in a 3-1 win over Dean to close the week strong.
Alyssa Moore, Elms - Moore was a steady force in the back row for Elms, collecting 56 digs over three matches for an average of 4.67 per set. She also added nine assists and remained consistent in serve receive, posting a strong .906 reception percentage on the week.
Isabella Marquez, Emmanuel - Marquez powered Emmanuel to a pair of GNAC wins, hitting an impressive .615 with 17 kills over two matches. She tallied 12 kills against Elms and added five more in a sweep of Norwich to help the Saints stay hot heading into postseason play.
Sofia Petrucci, Emmanuel - Petrucci anchored the Emmanuel defense with 31 digs over two GNAC wins, averaging 4.43 per set. She also added four assists and four aces, helping the Saints maintain momentum late in the season.
Sydney Katz, Lasell - Katz powered Lasell’s offense with 79 assists (8.78 a/s) across three straight-set wins, adding 24 digs and seven aces. She tallied a week-high 35 assists and 11 digs in a sweep of New England College.
Alexandra Rivera, Regis - Rivera set the pace for Regis with 58 assists (9.67 a/s) across two conference matches, adding 12 digs and three service aces. She tallied 30 assists and three aces in a sweep of New England College and followed with 28 assists and eight digs against Rivier.
Lily Seibel, Rivier - Seibel guided Rivier to a sweep over Regis (Mass.) with 24 assists, 13 digs, and an ace, helping the Raiders clinch the No. 4 seed in the GNAC Tournament.
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