OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The Association of Division III Independents announced the 2013 All-Independent Women's Volleyball teams Tuesday. Mount Mary University placed one player on the All-AD3I First Team, junior Sarah Wishau (Oak Creek, Wis.).
Wishau, the Blue Angels' go-to outside hitter, led the team with 2.21 kills and 4.13 digs per set while tallying 20 service aces and 17 total blocks this season.
"Sarah worked so hard this season and really took hustle to a new level," head coach Kelsey Peterson said. "That really inspired some of the younger teammates to push past their comfort zone on the court. She was very consistent all around this year and improved throughout the season. "
"Sarah also excelled physically and stayed healthy, which was a great relief to me after she had to sit out the majority of last season due to knee and back issues," Peterson said.
This is Wishau's third straight nod from the AD3I, having picked up Second Team honors last season after being named the AD3I Rookie of the Year in 2011.
Maranatha Baptist's senior middle hitter Laci Peterson was named AD3I Player of the Year, while College of New Rochelle freshman setter Indigo Flowers was deemed Rookie of the Year for the 2013 season. Georgia Efthalitides, also of CNR, earned Coach of the Year.
The women's volleyball coaches from the Association of Division III Independents member schools selected the All-Independent Women's Volleyball teams.
2013 All-Association of Division III Independents Volleyball Teams
FIRST TEAM
MB – Laci Peterson, Senior, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
MB – Lauren GaNun, Sophomore, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn)
L – Mackenzie Hite, Senior, Nebraska Wesleyan University
OH – Meghan King, Junior, College of New Rochelle
OH – Katelyn Walsh, Junior, Nebraska Wesleyan University
OH – Sarah Wishau, Junior, Mount Mary University
OH – Malory Dahl, Freshman, Nebraska Wesleyan University
S – Indigo Flowers, Freshman, College of New Rochelle
SECOND TEAM
MB – Alyssa Stanek, Junior, Nebraska Wesleyan University
MB – Lauren Schulz, Senior, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
L – Samantha Swiatek, Sophomore, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
OH – Marissa Armstrong, Freshman, College of New Rochelle
OH – Jennifer Moncino, Junior, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn)
OH – Anna Carbone, Sophomore, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn)
S – Sabrina Cornia, Senior, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn)
HONORABLE MENTION
MB – Megan Moran, Senior, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn)
MB – Kylie Thesz, Freshman, College of New Rochelle
MB – Bridget Bucher, Freshman, Nebraska Wesleyan University
L – Tiany Perez, Freshman, College of New Rochelle
S – Pam Borchardt, Junior, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
S – Emily Thompson, Junior, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
The Association of Division III Independents consists of seven Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of eight other sports this year.
More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at d3independents.org.
