The Best of the Volleyball Best - Week 1

The PACWEST is pleased to announce the volleyball Athletes of the Week following the opening week of the season.

Women’s volleyball Athlete of the Week
Mikayla Wagner – VIU Mariners

The defending PACWEST champions opened the season at Camosun in front of a ruckus crowd this past weekend. The play of Mikayla Wagner however allowed the Mariners the ability to pull off the win and quiet the fans. On Friday night she recorded 19 kills, an ace and three blocks for a total of 23 offensive points. She also tallied nine digs defensively. Then on Saturday, Wagner continued her strong play recording 13 kills, an ace and eight digs in only three matches. In all the third year athlete recorded a total of 32 kills over the weekend along with two aces and three blocks combined with 17 digs.

Men’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Simon Friesen – Capilano Blues

Third-year setter Simon Friesen led the way on the weekend to help Capilano get out to a 2-0 start to the PACWEST season. He orchestrated the Blues offence in a wonderful way, keeping the Douglas defence guessing and tallying 60 assists over the two games (8.57/set) – while also chipping in five aces and six kills. Friesen was decisive on defense, recording 18 total digs and five blocks.