Friday, November 3rd, 2006

Volleyball Team Well-Represented In GSAC Year-End Awards

The Piedmont College volleyball team was well-represented in the Great South Athletic Conference's year-end awards that were announced in conjuction with the 2006 GSAC Volleyball Championship hosted at Piedmont's Johnny Mize Athletic Center. The volleyball team placed five players on the All-Academic Team, three players on the All-Conference Team, and two players on the All-Freshman Team.

Senior Jacque DeMarrais, setter B.J. Ostrzycki, and libero Jill Sparger were all named to the GSAC All-Conference Team. Nikki Cole and classmate Tyler Baldonado represented PC on the All-Freshman Team. DeMarrais, Ostrzycki, Sparger, Sarah Lane and Meghann Clark were all named to the All-Academic Team.

For the regular season DeMarrais was the team leader in total kills (325), hitting percentage (28.6%), solo blocks (53), block assists (42) and total blocks (95). Ostrzycki led the squad in assists (863) and reached the 3,000 career-assist mark in her junior campaign. Sparger led the Lady Lions in digs (401) and was second on the team in service aces (38).