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Case, Reilly, McInerney and Dwight Highlight 2023 Academic All-America® Volleyball Teams
Four talented student-athletes highlight 2023 volleyball Academic All-America® teams
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AUSTIN, Texas – Four standouts headline a group of outstanding student-athletes named to the 2023 Academic All-America® women’s volleyball teams as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
Logan Case from Western Michigan University,
Maureen Reilly from Rockhurst University,
Taylor McInerney from Lebanon Valley College and
Ady Dwight of Dakota Wesleyan University lead the Academic All-America® teams by being named as the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III as well as the NAIA, respectively.
The four Academic All-America® teams, totaling 83 student-athletes, have a 3.86 cumulative grade-point average with 29 members posting a perfect 4.00 GPA.
NCAA Division I
A senior setter from Maineville, Ohio,
Logan Case has a 4.00 cumulative GPA as a French major. The AVCA honorable mention All-American is the MAC Player of the Year, MAC Setter of the Year and the MAC Championship Tournament MVP. Case earned a spot on the All-MAC first team for the fourth consecutive season. She was selected to the AVCA Midwest All-Region first team. The senior led the NCAA Division I in total assists this season with 1,421 and ranked second nationally at 11.94 assists per set.
Case was one of eight repeat selections to the Academic All-America® Division I team. The others are
Caitie Baird (Stanford),
Kayley Cassaday (Tulsa),
Iman Isanovic (Washington State),
Magda Jehlarova (Washington State),
Kelley Johnson (North Dakota State),
Lexi Rodriguez (Nebraska) and
Kendra Wait (Creighton). Isanovic is a three-time Academic All-America® choice.
The Division I team boasted a 3.88 cumulative GPA.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Logan Case (1) |
Western Michigan University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
French |
| Kayley Cassaday (2) |
The University of Tulsa |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering (G) |
| Anna DeBeer |
University of Louisville |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Health & Human Performance Exercise Science |
| Morgahn Fingall |
University of Tennessee |
Gr. |
3.62/3.80 |
Public Health (G) |
| Kendall Kipp |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.58 |
Human Biology |
| Lexi Rodriguez (3) |
University of Nebraska |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Advertising & Public Relations |
| Kendra Wait (2) |
Creighton University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Nursing |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Caitie Baird (1) |
Stanford University |
Gr. |
3.80/3.89 |
Human Biology (UG) / Communications (G) |
| Paige Briggs |
Western Kentucky University |
Gr. |
3.94/4.00 |
Graphic Design & Leadership Studies |
| Rachel Fairbanks |
University of Pittsburgh |
Jr. |
3.72 |
Finance |
| Jill Gillen |
University of Arkansas |
Gr. |
3.94/4.00 |
Business Administration (G) |
| Kelley Johnson (1) |
North Dakota State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biological Sciences |
| Kailey Keeble |
University of South Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Sport Management |
| Emily Londot |
The Ohio State University |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Sport Industry |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Bella Bergmark |
University of Texas |
Gr. |
3.53 |
Non-degree seeker (G) |
| Celia Cullen |
SMU |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Sport Management |
| Hannah Hogue |
University of Arkansas |
Jr. |
3.85 |
Agricultural Business Pre-Law |
| Iman Isanovic (2) (4) |
Washington State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Political Science |
| Magda Jehlarova (2) |
Washington State University |
Gr. |
3.77/3.80 |
Management (G) |
| Giovana Larregui Lopez |
Eastern Illinois University |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Accounting |
| Chiamaka Nwokolo |
University of Pittsburgh |
Gr. |
3.66/4.00 |
Legal Studies |
| Julia Orzol |
University of Wisconsin - Madison |
Jr. |
3.93 |
Accounting |
| Kiana Schmitt |
Creighton University |
Sr. |
3.85 |
Exercise Science for Pre-Health Professions |
| Ashley Wang |
Harvard University |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Applied Mathematics |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(3) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(4) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
NCAA Division II
A senior libero from Overland Park, Kansas,
Maureen Reilly has a 4.00 cumulative GPA as a biochemistry major. A D2CCA second team All-American, she led Division II in total digs with 688 (5.78 per set). The AVCA named Reilly to its honorable mention All-American team as well. She is an All-GLVC first team honoree and was named the GLVC Libero of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Division II matched Division I with eight repeat selections on the Academic All-America® teams. In addition to Reilly, the others are
Taya Beller (Wayne State, Nebraska),
Erika Bute (Augustana, South Dakota),
Emily Edwards (Lynn), Bella Ray (Lewis),
Teagan Starkey (Concordia-Saint Paul),
Sabrina VanDeList (Colorado Mesa) and
Rachel Walker (Wayne State, Nebraska). VanDeList is a four-time Academic All-America® pick including At-Large (beach volleyball) selection in 2022-23.
The Division II team had a 3.88 cumulative GPA.
The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division II Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Taya Beller (3) |
Wayne State College |
Jr. |
3.72 |
Business Management |
| Mackenzie Dufresne |
University of Tampa |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Criminology & Criminal Justice |
| Emily Edwards (3) |
Lynn University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Financial Valuation & Investment (G) |
| Kenzie Foley |
St. Cloud State University |
Sr. |
3.60 |
Finance & Statistics |
| Maureen Reilly (1) |
Rockhurst University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biochemistry |
| Teagan Starkey (2) |
Concordia-St. Paul |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Mathematics & Actuarial Science |
| Sabrina VanDeList (1) (4) (5) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Nadine Burbrink |
Regis University |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Project Management |
| Erika Bute (2) |
Augustana University |
Gr. |
3.93/3.67 |
Sports Administration & Leadership |
| Elly Collins |
Wilmington University (Delaware) |
Gr. |
3.94/3.93 |
Accounting (G) |
| Iane Henke |
Cal State LA |
So. |
3.72 |
Psychology |
| Hannah Kinnison |
Angelo State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Food Animal Science Marketing |
| Sydney Leffler |
Colorado Mesa University |
Jr. |
3.63 |
Exercise Science |
| Jordan McCormick |
Wayne State College |
Sr. |
4.00 |
K-6 Special Education |
| Lexie Rang |
University of Missouri-St. Louis |
Gr. |
3.87 |
Nursing |
| Cassidy Snider |
Pennsylvania Western University-Clarion |
Jr. |
3.53 |
Early Childhood Education |
| Rachel Walker (3) |
Wayne State College |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Elementary Education |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Hula Crisostomo |
Chaminade University |
Gr. |
3.95/4.00 |
Counseling Psychology (G) |
| Olivia Olson |
University of Central Missouri |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Kinesiology |
| Larissa Schneid |
Mercy University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biomedical Science |
| Bella Ray (2) |
Lewis University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Middle Level Education |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(3) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(4) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(5) – 1st team Academic All-America® At-Large in 2022-23
NCAA Division III
A senior outside hitter from Annville, Pennsylvania,
Taylor McInerney has a 4.00 cumulative GPA with her early childhood education major. An AVCA honorable mention All-American, she was named the MAC Freedom Player of the Year following her senior season. McInerney received AVCA All-Region laurels and earned her second career All-Conference first team selection. She led the conference in kills with 591.
Two members of the Division III team were repeat Academic All-America® selections:
Mackenzie Coley (Juniata) and
Haley Holz (NYU).
The complete Division III team had a cumulative 3.83 GPA.
The Division III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division III Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Simrin Carlsen |
Johns Hopkins University |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Environmental Science & Public Health |
| Mackenzie Coley (2) |
Juniata College |
Jr. |
3.52 |
Marketing |
| Alyssa Dozier |
Christopher Newport University |
So. |
4.00 |
History |
| Ella Gamble |
Gallaudet University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Physical Education & Recreation |
| Haley Holz (2) |
NYU |
Sr. |
3.70 |
Film & Television |
| Georgia McGovern |
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Literature |
| Taylor McInerney |
Lebanon Valley College |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Early Childhood Education |
| Jennifer Ngo |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Economics |
| Addie VanderWeide |
Hope College |
Jr. |
3.67 |
Business |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Emily Cheng |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence & Decision Making |
| Lindsey Hirano |
NYU |
Jr. |
3.55 |
Computer Science & Mathematics |
| Riley Kindt |
UW-Oshkosh |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Nursing |
| Graycee Mosley |
East Texas Baptist University |
So. |
4.00 |
Biochemistry |
| Kasie Tweet |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Nursing |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Bella Boston |
Berry College |
Jr. |
3.78 |
Creative Technologies & Computer Science |
| Alana Dawson |
Emory University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Quantitative Sciences |
| Jacy Diaz |
Allegheny College |
So. |
3.80 |
Biology |
| Olivia Fiebing |
Hope College |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Political Science |
| Halle Hetzler |
Pacific Lutheran University |
Sr. |
3.63 |
Studio Arts |
| Ashley Kopp |
UW-Stevens Point |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Health Promotion & Wellness |
| Mikenzie Martens |
SUNY Cortland |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Physical Education |
| Cassidy Perry |
Gallaudet University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Sociology |
| Helena Swaak |
Johns Hopkins University |
So. |
4.00 |
Public Health Studies & Psychology |
| Jenna Weinfurt |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Digital Marketing |
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
NAIA
A senior middle blocker from Langford, South Dakota,
Ady Dwight has a 3.86 cumulative GPA with her nursing major. On the court, she is a three-time NAIA All-American first team selection. Dwight is a four-time AVCA All-Region first team pick. She earned GPAC Attacker of the Year and GPAC first team laurels following her senior season.
Dwight is a three-time Academic All-America® choice, claiming first team honors three years in a row. She was one of only two repeat Academic All-America® selections on the NAIA list. Joining Dwight is
Kira Rymer-Attaway from Columbia International.
The two NAIA teams had a 3.84 cumulative GPA.
The NAIA Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NAIA national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 NAIA Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Jazlin De Haan |
Northwestern College (Iowa) |
Jr. |
3.85 |
Physical Education |
| Ady Dwight (1) (4) |
Dakota Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
3.86 |
Nursing |
| Eva Joldersma |
Indiana Wesleyan University |
So. |
3.65 |
Exercise Science |
| Zavyr Metzger |
Northwestern College (Iowa) |
So. |
3.96 |
Nursing |
| Abbigail Porter |
Indiana Wesleyan University |
So. |
3.94 |
Nursing |
| Grace Rohde |
Viterbo University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Engineering |
| Kira Rymer-Attaway (1) |
Columbia International University |
Gr. |
3.89/3.91 |
Master of Business Administration (G) |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Bree Burtwistle |
Concordia University, Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.77 |
Biology |
| Rachel Cushing |
College of Saint Mary |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| Mackenzie Grafton |
St. Ambrose University |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Marketing |
| Kenzie Kuxhaus |
OUAZ |
Sr. |
3.80 |
Business Administration |
| Ella Maiden |
Milligan University |
Jr. |
3.66 |
Business Administration |
| Camryn Opfer |
Concordia University, Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.64 |
Accounting |
| Katie Rolle |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Mechanical Engineering |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(4) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, Retired, North Dakota State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
Schwartzy2@yahoo.com | (701) 793-0538
David Sherwood, Wingate University | Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity |
dsherwod@wingate.edu | (704) 507-0056