Volleyball Player of the Week
Aspen Bradley, Salem - The senior middle hitter/right side from Redmond, Oregon averaged 4.00 kills, while hitting at a .412 clip, as the Spirits defeated USA South foe Southern Virginia, 3-1, in the team's lone match of last week. In a rematch of last season's USA South Tournament title, Bradley compiled 16 kills with three digs and two blocks. Also Nominated: Payton Shiflet, Greensboro; Aubrey Packer, Southern Virginia; Faith Miller, Pfeiffer; Caitlyn Russell, Meredith.
Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Madison Bozarth, Salem - The junior libero from Greensboro, North Carolina averaged 6.25 digs and 1.25 assists per set as the Spirits defeated USA South foe Southern Virginia, 3-1, in the team's lone match of last week. In a rematch of last season's USA South Tournament title, Bozarth totaled 25 digs, five assists, and three service aces. Also Nominated: Morgan Mayfield, Greensboro; Jamie Holton, Methodist; Megan Murray, Meredith; Gabby Edwards, Pfeiffer; Jadyn Smith, N.C. Wesleyan; Ryann Vail, Southern Virginia.
Volleyball Rookie of the Week
Addison Johnson, Methodist - The freshman outside hitter from Laurinburg, North Carolina averaged 3.00 kills, with a .368 attack percentage, and 2.33 digs per set as the Monarchs defeated USA South rival N.C. Wesleyan, 3-0, in the team's lone match last week. Johnson posted nine kills with seven digs, and one block in the win. Also Nominated: Emma Broadbent, Southern Virginia; Anasty Faavesi, Pfeiffer; Abigail Kelly, Brevard; Emilee Wilson, N.C. Wesleyan; Polly Lennie, Salem.