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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its volleyball athlete of the week awards for the week of September 15-21.
Ally Nelson, middle blocker for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC South Division Offensive Athlete of the Week award. Nelson had 34 kills in 12 sets and hit .321 on the week, averaging 2.83 kills per set. She also had an assist and a service ace, with five digs and six blocks in the Lady Jays' four wins. Century College libero, Madeline Robillard, earned the MCAC South Division Defensive Athlete of the Week award. Robillard had 47 digs in 12 sets, averaging 3.91 digs per set. She also had four service aces and seven assists, helping the Wood Ducks earn three wins during the week.
Minnesota North College - Rainy River middle blocker, Janne Ramakers, earned the MCAC North Division Offensive Athlete of the Week honor. In ten sets, Ramakers had 18 kills, hitting .229 on the week. She had an ace, two digs, and 12 blocks as the Voyageurs went 1-1 during the week. Central Lakes College libero, Maddie Lochner, was named the MCAC North Division Defensive Athlete of the Week again this week. Lochner dug 48 balls in eight sets, averaging 6.00 digs per set. She also had two service aces and two assists during the week.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wvball/2025-26/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wvball/2025-26/standings
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Ally Nelson Minnesota West Community & Technical College SO / Middle Blocker Tyler, MN |
Offensive Athlete of the WeekSets Played: 12 Kills: 34 Hitting Errors: 9 Total Hitting Attempts: 78 Assists: 1 Service Aces: 1 Service Errors: 0 Noteworthy Information: Ally hit .321 and averaged 2.83 kills/set. Team Record: 19-2 overall, 5-0 in the MCAC South Division |
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Madeline Robillard Century College SO / Libero Little Canada, MN |
Defensive Athlete of the WeekSets Played: 12 Digs: 47 Service Aces: 4 Blocks Solo: 0 Blocks Assist: 0 Service Errors: 4 Noteworthy Information: Madison averaged 3.91 digs per set. Team Record: 5-8 overall, 4-3 in the MCAC South Division |
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MCAC VolleyballNorth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Janne Ramakers Minnesota North College - Rainy River FR / Middle Blocker Den Dungen, Netherlands |
Offensive Athlete of the WeekSets Played: 10 Kills: 18 Hitting Errors: 7 Total Hitting Attempts: 48 Assists: 81 Service Aces: 1 Service Errors: 6 Noteworthy Information: Janne hit .229 on the week. Team Record: 7-9 overall, 4-2 in the MCAC North Division |
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Maddie Lochner Central Lakes College SO / Libero Pierz, MN |
Defensive Athlete of the WeekSets Played: 8 Digs: 48 Service Aces: 2 Blocks Solo: 0 Blocks Assist: 0 Service Errors: 5 Noteworthy Information: Maddie averaged 6.0 digs per set. Team Record: 1-12 overall, 0-4 in the MCAC North Division |
About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.