Volleyball's Athletes of the Week
Paige and Lucas turn in a pair of wonderful performances in Week 10
The PACWEST is pleased to announce the Volleyball Athletes of the Week following Week 10 of the regular season.
Female Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Paige VanDellen – CBC Bearcats
Second year, Paige VanDellen, contributed in big ways for the Bearcats this past weekend. On Friday, in the 3-1 loss against Capilano she had 17 kills, attacked at 31% and had two aces and three blocks. Then on Saturday, in the four-set victory over the Blues she topped her fantastic play on Friday with a total of 28 points which included 16 kills, five aces and seven blocks. In total, Paige had a 50-point weekend for the Bearcats. She is also the first Bearcat this season to win the Athlete of the Week honour.
Male Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Lucas Torres – VIU Mariners
Rookie sensation Lucas Torres had another very impressive weekend in his Mariners career. His outstanding performance this weekend helped lead the young Mariners’ offensive attack with 47 total points alongside his very impressive serving and blocking presence. He finished Week 10 with an excellent stat line of 33 kills, 10 service aces, four blocks and 11 digs against the Douglas Royals. His ability to score this weekend was instrumental in the Mariners getting a big win.