The 2007 AMC Libero of the Year is Tracey Abell of Missouri Baptist University. Abell, a junior from St. Peters, Mo., was named the AMC’s top libero for the third straight year. She handled 831 digs for the Spartans to average 6.7 per game. Abell also posted a reception percentage of .943 in 1,068 reception chances and served up 59 aces in regular-season action for Missouri Baptist.

Taking the AMC Newcomer of the Year award for the league’s top transfer player is Daniela Brazolino of Columbia College. Brazolino, a senior outside hitter from Minas Gerais, Brazil, contributed 248 kills in 73 games for the Cougars. She also had 32 service aces, 163 digs and 22 total blocks in helping Columbia to a perfect 14-0 record in AMC play.

Shannalei Seau-Gibson of Hannibal-LaGrange College received the 2007 AMC Freshman of the Year award. Seau-Gibson, a setter/outside hitter from San Marcos, Calif., played in 96 games for the Trojans. She posted 222 kills with 393 assists, 74 service aces and 272 digs. In addition, Seau-Gibson collected 56 blocks, including 23 solos.

Eric Newell of Williams Baptist College capped a successful rookie season on the bench for the Eagles by picking up AMC Coach of the Year accolades. Newell, who was an assistant coach for the 2006 Williams Baptist program, led the Eagles to a 24-9 regular-season record and a mark of 7-7 in conference matches. At one point, Williams Baptist enjoyed an 11-match win streak in 2007.

Listed below is the complete list of 2007 AMC volleyball award winners. For a PDF copy of the All-Conference team and award recipients, click here:

2007 AMC Volleyball All-Conference Team

2007 AMC Player of the Year – Luana Branco, Columbia College

2007 AMC Setter of the Year – Luana Branco, Columbia College

2007 AMC Libero of the Year – Tracey Abell, Missouri Baptist University

2007 AMC Newcomer of the Year – Daniela Brazolino, Columbia College

2007 AMC Freshman of the Year – Shannalei Seau-Gibson, Hannibal-LaGrange College

2007 AMC Coach of the Year – Eric Newell, Williams Baptist College

First-Team All-Conference

Luana Branco, Columbia College

Daniela Brazolino, Columbia College

Yi Zhang-Li, Columbia College

Juliana Quadrado, Columbia College

Stephanie George, University of Illinois at Springfield

Megan Naborowski, University of Illinois at Springfield

Allison DeGroot, McKendree University

Katelyn Kombrink, McKendree University

Tracey Abell, Missouri Baptist University

Brittany Lukasek, Missouri Baptist University

Randi Tyler, Missouri Baptist University

Stephanie Hart, Williams Baptist College

Honorable Mention All-Conference

Jessica Williams, Columbia College

Maria Omondi, Columbia College

Shannalei Seau-Gibson, Hannibal-LaGrange College

Lindsay Nagl, Harris-Stowe State University

Lauren Sanders, University of Illinois at Springfield

Dani Collins, McKendree University

Courtney Aldridge, McKendree University

Lisa Forchee, Missouri Baptist University

Sarah Anderson, William Woods University

Molly Dougherty, William Woods University

Jessica Deetz, William Woods University

Skyla Talley, Williams Baptist College

Academic All-Conference (minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, newcomers are ineligible for award)
Columbia College

Cecelia Lopez, Erin McCaffrey, Maria Omondi, Jessica Williams, Yi Zhang-Li

Hannibal-LaGrange College

Jessica Curry, Stephanie Doyle, Esther Harkins, Kathryn Heyer, Kara Neeley

Harris-Stowe State University

Angela Leija, Lindsay Nagl

University of Illinois at Springfield

Sarah Cooper, Ali Janezic, Tori McColez, Lauren Sanders, Danielle Simler

McKendree University

Hannah Burleson, Allison DeGroot, Jessica Ellsworth, Katelyn Kombrink, Dana Maedge, Lindsay Newbold, Kristina Paisley, Lauren Sarver, Brittany Schrage, Jenilyn Wahlig, Laura Walk, Laura Winkeler

Missouri Baptist University

Danielle Deno, Erica DeVilbiss, Brittany Lukasek, Kerry Nolan, Randi Tyler

William Woods University

Sarah Anderson, Kristin Smith, Kristina Perry, Skye Wade

Williams Baptist College