AMC Volleyball Players of the Week – No. 11 (Nov. 3)

November 3, 2025

Written by Bruna Niederkorn, AMC Assistant Commissioner

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lena Hunziker and Jatnna Pena-Perez of Stephens, and Hannah Vogt of Columbia were named the American Midwest Conference Women's Volleyball Players of the Week presented by AMCOnTheGo, announced the conference office this afternoon.

All three are now eligible for the NAIA Volleyball Players of the Week which is announced on Tuesday.

AMC Volleyball Attacker of the Week
Lena Hunziker, Stephens
Jr. | OH | Lyss, Switzerland

Led the Stars to two conference sweeps over Harris-Stowe and Cottey
Totaled 31 kills with an average of 5.17 kills per set
Added 17 digs and five service aces

Nominees: Lena Hunziker, Stephens; Isabella Kincaid, Columbia; Kyrsten Bake, Crowley's Ridge; Magdalen Dougherty, Cottey; Trinity Edison, Harris-Stowe; Hannah Kynaston, UHSP; Latai Latu, Hannibal-LaGrange; Tinleigh Ruhman, Williams Baptist; Avary Smith, Central Baptist; Abbi Street, Mission

AMC Volleyball Defender of the Week
Jatnna Pena-Perez, Stephens
Sr. | L | Invivienda, Dominican Republic

Led the Stars to two conference sweeps over Harris-Stowe and Cottey
Recorded 48 digs, averaging 8.00 digs per set
Remained perfect in the receptions with 14 and no errors
Achieved 1,500 career digs

Other Notable Performance:

Frannie Harris, Hannibal-LaGrange: totaled 63 digs, averaging 5.73 digs per set. Added 75 receptions in three games.

Nominees: Jatnna Pena-Perez, Stephens; Alyssa Dirden, Crowley's Ridge; Dejah Foster, Harris-Stowe; Madeline Freeman, Central Baptist; Frannie Harris, Hannibal-LaGrange; Taylor Johnson, Columbia; Rylea King, Mission; Morgan Koch, Cottey; Tinleigh Ruhman, Williams Baptist; MaKenzie Uribe, UHSP

AMC Volleyball Setter of the Week
Hannah Vogt, Columbia
So. | S |

Led the Cougars to a 4-1 week, including four conference wins
Set a new career-high with 30 assists in the win over Crowley's Ridge
Recorded 1,000 career assists
Totaled 97 assists on the week

Other Notable Performance:

Jenna Brinson, UHSP: had two double-double on the week and reached 3,000 career assists

Nominees: Hannah Vogt, Columbia; Jenna Brinson, UHSP; Madeline Freeman, Central Baptist; Jennifer Garcia, Harris-Stowe; Jillian Glasgow, Crowley's Ridge; Hannah Maxwell, Mission; Saylah Rea, Cottey; Desirae Walker, Williams Baptist; Emma Whitson, Stephens; Delaney Eggemeyer, Hannibal-LaGrange

2025 AMC Volleyball Players of the Week Winners (Attacker; Defender; Setter):
Week One (Aug. 25): Kyla McReynolds (Harris-Stowe); Jehireh Williams (Harris-Stowe); Isa Smith (Harris-Stowe)
Week Two (Sep. 1): Lena Hunziker (Stephens); Jatnna Pena-Perez (Stephens); Emma Whitson (Stephens)
Week Three (Sep. 8): Amiyah Saxton (Crowley's Ridge); Mallory Hollis (Crowley's Ridge); Jenna Brinson (UHSP)
Week Four (Sep. 15): Kyla McReynolds (Harris-Stowe); Taylor Johnson (Columbia); Jillian Glasgow (Crowley's Ridge)
Week Five (Sep. 12): Lena Hunziker (Stephens); Saniah Files (Harris-Stowe); Emma Whitson (Stephens)
Week Six (Sep. 29): Michalina Oles (Stephens); Fernanda Izar (Stephens); Emma Whitson (Stephens)
Week Seven (Oct. 6): Latai Latu (Hannibal-LaGrange); Hope Raymond (Williams Baptist); Jillian Glasgow (Crowley's Ridge)
Week Eight (Oct. 13): Amari Branch-Autman (Stephens); Jatnna Pena-Perez (Stephens); Emma Whitson (Stephens)
Week Nine (Oct. 20): Amari Branch-Autman (Stephens); Taylor Johnson (Columbia); Emma Whitson (Stephens)
Week Ten (Oct. 27): Amiyah Saxton (Crowley's Ridge); DaiTona Streets (Central Baptist); Jenna Brinson (UHSP)
Week Eleven (Nov. 3): Lena Hunziker (Stephens); Jatnna Pena-Perez (Stephens); Hannah Vogt (Columbia)

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