Volleyball's Best
Week 5 is in the books, now we announce the Athletes of the Week
The PACWEST is proud to announce the Week 5 volleyball Athletes of the Week.
Female Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Trista Longhurst – COTR Avalanche
Trista quarterbacked the offence with grace and creativity this weekend as the Avalanche earned two important wins over the Capilano Blues. On Friday night she picked up 12 assists while distributing the offence evenly and kept the Capilano defence on their heels. She also picked up four digs in the 3-0 win. On Saturday afternoon she continued her stellar play with 14 assists. She remained level-headed and calm in a tight 3-1 victory keeping the offence flowing and found creative options to side out efficiently. Trista added three stuff blocks and 11 digs during the match and made some incredible plays in the fourth set which sparked the Avalanche.
Male Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Brendan Folkers – Camosun Chargers
Brendan was a major contributor to the Chargers weekend sweep against the Douglas Royals. He led his team with 22 kills and 0.490 hitting efficiency on the week. He also contributed a block, 10 digs and three aces.