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2022 AVCA Women’s NAIA All-Region Awards

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Kennedy Wade of Xavier Louisiana was an AVCA Region Player of the Year in 2022 for NAIA women's volleyball.
LEXINGTON, KY (December 2, 2022) – The AVCA is pleased to announce the women’s volleyball All-Region teams for NAIA women’s volleyball, as chosen by the NAIA Selection Committee. Each of the 10 regions named 14 student-athletes to the All-Region team, and eight players earned honorable mention honors. Each region also selected seven “of the year” award winners.
2022 NAIA Women All-Region Awards
2022 NAIA Women All-Region Honorable Mention

MIDCENTRAL REGION

Midcentral Coach of the Year: Erin Luthy, Taylor

Midcentral Assistant Coach of the Year: Gabby Reed, Taylor

Midcentral Player of the Year: Ryan Czerniak, Opp, Taylor

Midcentral Freshman of the Year: Eva Joldensma, OH, IWU

Midcentral Defender of the Year: Alyvia Smith, Lib, IU Kokomo

Midcentral Attacker of the Year: Ryan Czerniak, Taylor

Midcentral Setter of the Year: Kacy Bragg, Taylor

MIDEAST REGION

Mideast Coach of the Year: Megan Lenhart, Cornerstone

Mideast Assistant Coach of the Year: Kennedy Mang, Trinity International

Mideast Player of the Year: Brianna Torres, OH, Trinity International

Mideast Freshman of the Year: Devyne Eisenhauer, OH, Sienna Heights

Mideast Defender of the Year: Patsy Morris, Cornerstone

Mideast Attacker of the Year: Brianna Torres, Trinity International

Mideast Setter of the Year: Aubrey Lenz, Cornerstone

MIDWEST REGION

Midwest Coach of the Year: Molly Karagyaurov, MidAmerica Nazarene KS

Midwest Assistant Coach of the Year: Adam Brewster, MidAmerica Nazarene KS

Midwest Player of the Year: Malaina Hensley, OH, Park MO

Midwest Freshman of the Year: Allana Capella, OPP, Columbia MO

Midwest Defender of the Year: Vivianna Sanchez, Evangel MO

Midwest Attacker of the Year: Sara Klunder, Missouri Baptist

Midwest Setter of the Year: Luisa Ferreira, Columbia MO

NORTHCENTRAL REGION

Northcentral Coach of the Year: Ryan DeLong, Viterbo WI

Northcentral Assistant Coach of the Year: Michelle Meiklejohn, Mayville ND

Northcentral Player of the Year: Olivia Galas, S, Bellevue NE

Northcentral Freshman of the Year: Jada Mitchell, MH, Viterbo WI

Northcentral Defender of the Year: Adrianna Reinhart, Viterbo WI and Natalie Hadrava, Mayville ND

Northcentral Attacker of the Year: Jada Mitchell, Viterbo WI

Northcentral Setter of the Year: Olivia Galas, Bellevue NE

NORTHEAST REGION

Northeast Coach of the Year: Amber Haver, CIU SC

Northeast Assistant Coach of the Year: Beau Lawler, Blue Mountain

Northeast Player of the Year: Kira Rymer, OPP, CIU SC

Northeast Freshman of the Year: Kelcey Mangum, L, CIU SC

Northeast Defender of the Year: Julianne Saliba, Brenau GA

Northeast Attacker of the Year: Kira Rymer, CIU SC

Northeast Setter of the Year: Kamelia De Jesus, CIU SC

NORTHWEST REGION

Northwest Coach of the Year: Kaki McLean Morehead, Eastern Oregon

Northwest Assistant Coach of the Year: Dick McLain, Corban OR

Northwest Player of the Year: Rylee Troutman, OH, Corban OR

Northwest Freshman of the Year: Makayla Roginski, Opp/OH, Corban OR

Northwest Defender of the Year: Ayla Embry, Rocky Mountain

Northwest Attacker of the Year: Rylee Troutman, Corban OR

Northwest Setter of the Year: Blythe Sealy, Rocky Mountain

SOUTHCENTRAL REGION

Southcentral Coach of the Year: Hank Moore, SAGU TX

Southcentral Assistant Coach of the Year: Nick Moore, SAGU TX

Southcentral Player of the Year: Kennedy Wade, OH, Xavier LA

Southcentral Freshman of the Year: Mia Dorsey, OH, Our Lady of the Lake TX

Southcentral Defender of the Year: Andrea Malek, Texas Wesleyan

Southcentral Attacker of the Year: Emma Tompkins, SAGU TX

Southcentral Setter of the Year: Riley Burcham, SAGU TX

SOUTHEAST REGION

Southeast Coach of the Year: Jessica Enderle, Fisk TN

Southeast Assistant Coach of the Year: Amanda Cunningham, Freed-Hardeman TN

Southeast Player of the Year: Caroline Souza, OH, Florida Memorial

Southeast Freshman of the Year: Essence Wren, S, Philander Smith AR

Southeast Defender of the Year: Bianca Grassi, St. Thomas FL

Southeast Attacker of the Year: Caroline Souza, Florida Memorial

Southeast Setter of the Year: Hannah Heide, Keiser FL

SOUTHWEST REGION

Southwest Coach of the Year: Tiger Shelton, William Jessup CA

Southwest Assistant Coach of the Year: Rob Esser, Benedictine-Mesa AZ

Southwest Player of the Year: Hannah Caddow, OH, Life Pacific CA

Southwest Freshman of the Year: Morgan Cole, OH, Vanguard CA

Southwest Defender of the Year: Haley Rivera, Benedictine-Mesa AZ

Southwest Attacker of the Year: Lexi Malone, Westmont CA

Southwest Setter of the Year: Katie Rolle, Embry Riddle AZ

WEST CENTRAL REGION

West Central Coach of the Year: Jon Hegerle, Jamestown ND

West Central Assistant Coach of the Year: Angie Boldt, Concordia (NE) and Adriana Skipper, Ottawa (KS)

West Central Player of the Year: Kalli Hegerle, S/Opp, Jamestown ND

West Central Freshman of the Year: Rylee Serpan, RS, Kansas Wesleyan

West Central Defender of the Year: Ellie Holen, Jamestown ND

West Central Attacker of the Year: Ady Dwight, Dakota Wesleyan SD

West Central Setter of the Year: Hope Leimbach, Midland NE

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  • Collegiate All-Region
  • Region Coach of the Year
  • Region Player of the Year

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