BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Davis & Elkins volleyball received two first team selections and added another to the second team as the Mountain East Conference (MEC) announced its top honors and all-conference teams for the spring 2021 season.
Macie Magallon and
Brilane Manchego were named First Team All-MEC selections and
Molly Jandris landed on the Second Team for the Senators.
Fairmont State's Julia DiPaoloa and West Virginia State's Jenna Dufresne earned Player of the Year accolades, Wheeling's Audrey Francis was tabbed as the Libero of the Year and teammate Karly Niesen was selected as the Freshman of the Year. Additionally, Fairmont State head coach Courtney Materazzi was recognized as the Coach of the Year to round out the top honors.
Magallon finished the season second in the MEC in kills/set (4.52) and 10th in hitting percentage (.286). Manchego helped facilitate the offense, ranking third in assists/set (10.24). Jandris concluded her first season with the Senators with 2.83 kill/set and 102 kills in 10 matches.
The all-conference trio helped Davis & Elkins to a 9-3 overall record, undefeated home season and trip to the MEC Semifinals for first-year head coach
Jordan Willis.
The All-MEC teams are selected by a vote of the league's coaches.
| Spring 2021 MEC Individual Awards |
Player of the Year: Julia DiPaoloa (Fairmont State)/Jenna Dufresne (W.Va. State)
Libero of the Year: Audrey Francis (Wheeling)
Freshman of the Year: Karly Niesen (Wheeling)
Coach of the Year: Courtney Materazzi (Fairmont State) |
Spring 2021 All-MEC First Team |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Cl. |
Hometown |
| OH |
Kayla Bekier |
Wheeling |
Jr. |
Northwood, Ohio |
| OH |
Gabrielle Bullock |
W.Va. State |
Jr. |
Pickerington, Ohio |
| MB |
Madison Clayton |
West Liberty |
Sr. |
Roseville, Ohio |
| OH |
Julia DiPaola |
Fairmont State |
Jr. |
Stow, Ohio |
| OH |
Jenna Dufresne |
W.Va. State |
Jr. |
Bedford, Ind. |
| L |
Audrey Francis |
Wheeling |
Sr. |
Sidney, Ohio |
| S |
Lily Keber |
Fairmont State |
Jr. |
Marysville, Ohio |
| OH/RS |
Macie Magallon |
Davis & Elkins |
Jr. |
Nucla, Colo. |
| S |
Brilane Manchego |
Davis & Elkins |
Jr. |
Pueblo, Colo. |
| MB |
Gabrielle Thompson |
W.Va. State |
Jr. |
Westerville, Ohio |
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| Spring 2021 All-MEC Second Team |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Cl. |
Hometown |
| OH |
Sarah DeGeorge |
Notre Dame |
So. |
Jefferson, Ohio |
| OH/RS |
Molly Jandris |
Davis & Elkins |
So. |
Holtsville, N.Y. |
| MB |
Skylar Mace |
Glenville State |
Jr. |
Ravenswood, W.Va. |
| OH |
Ashlyn McDonald |
Alderson Broaddus |
Sr. |
Grove City, Ohio |
| L |
Autumn Molenhouse |
W.Va. Wesleyan |
Fr. |
Chicago, Ill. |
| S |
Karly Niesen |
Wheeling |
Fr. |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
| L |
Nyia Setla |
West Liberty |
Fr. |
Northville, Mich. |
| OH |
Lexis Tatum |
W.Va. Wesleyan |
Fr. |
Gahanna, Ohio |
| MB |
Taylor Wisniewski |
Fairmont State |
Sr. |
Irwin, Pa. |
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| Spring 2021 All-MEC Honorable Mention |
L: Bryce Knapp (Fairmont State)
S: Peri Martin (W.Va. State)
MB: Beyonce Andrews (Charleston), McKenzie Carpenter (Charleston)
OH: Beverly Braun (Frostburg State), Keara Lewis (Fairmont State), Grace Martin (W.Va. State), Karlei Shaver (Glenville State)
OH/RS: Lexi Reinert (Wheeling), Emily Reedy (West Liberty) |
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| Spring 2021 MEC All-Freshman Team |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Cl. |
Hometown |
| OH |
Beverly Braun |
Frostburg State |
Fr. |
McDonald, Pa. |
| S |
Peri Martin |
W.Va. State |
Fr. |
Gallipolis, Ohio |
| L |
Autumn Molenhouse |
W.Va. Wesleyan |
Fr. |
Chicago, Ill. |
| S |
Karly Niesen |
Wheeling |
Fr. |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
| L |
Nyia Setla |
West Liberty |
Fr. |
Northville, Mich. |
| OH |
Lexis Tatum |
W.Va. Wesleyan |
Fr. |
Gahanna, Ohio |
