Ten Student-Athletes Named AVCA All-Region

December 6, 2024

Lexington, Ky. - The American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA) announced the women's volleyball All-Region teams for NAIA women's volleyball, which is selected by the NAIA Selection Committee.

Each of the 10 regions named 14 student-athletes to the All-Region team and eight players earned honorable mention honors. Additionally, a Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Assistant Coach of the Year were selected for each region.

The American Midwest Conference (AMC) saw six athletes named to the first team, four to the honorable mention team, and Gabi Jakubowska from Missouri Baptist was named Region Player of the Year.

Missouri Baptist was one of 10 teams that led the way with four players earning recognition.

Region Player of the Year

Gabi Jakubowska, Missouri Baptist

All-Midwest Region First-Team

Maiana Coelho, Missouri Baptist

Mariana De Carvalho, Columbia (Mo.)

Pamela Durazo, William Woods (Mo.)

Gabi Jakubowska, Missouri Baptist

Jattna Pena-Perez, Stephens

Kirsten van der Vleuten, Missouri Baptist

All-Midwest Region Honorable Mention

Allana Capella, Columbia (Mo.)