Cowley volleyball has the most All-Americans
December 2, 2011
With three players named National Junior College Athletic Association All-Americans, the national champion Cowley College volleyball team had the most players named to the All-American list among all NJCAA Division II schools.
Cowley head coach Jenifer Bahner said the number of All-American selections showed what a strong team the Lady Tigers had.
"This is a great thing for our entire program," Bahner said. "It took everyone on our team contributing for these girls to be honored."
Having already been named Jayhawk East Most Valuable Player, all-district, and to the all-tournament team at nationals, outside hitter Martyna Gluchowicz capped her incredible freshman season by being named a First-Team All-American.
Gluchowicz led the Lady Tigers with 340 kills and 50 blocks. She also added 199 digs and 26 aces.
"To be named an All-American as a freshman sets a great standard for her," Bahner said. "She worked hard all year to buy into our system and was consistently one of our top point scorers."
Sophomore middle hitter Goda Jankauskaite thrived in her lone season at the school as she was named a Second-Team All-American. Like Gluchowicz, Jankauskaite was a First-Team all-conference and all-district selection as she finished with 227 kills, 38 blocks, and 29 aces. Most impressive was her 40 percent hitting efficiency.
"Goda brought a presence to the court and gave us another go-to hitter," Bahner said.
Sophomore setter Molley Scanlon's dream season continued with her being named an honorable mention All-American. Scanlon, who was a Second-Team all-conference and First-Team all-district performer, was named the Most Valuable Player of the National Tournament prior to receiving All-American honors.
Scanlon led Cowley with an eye-popping 1,268 assists, while contributing 268 digs, 63 kills, and 25 aces.
"It has been phenomenal to watch Molley's progress from her freshman to sophomore year," Bahner said. "She is a great kid and set a wonderful example for her teammates."
The three players had huge roles in Cowley capturing the program's first-ever national title. The Lady Tigers finished the season unbeaten in the Jayhawk East (10-0), and rode a 22-match win streak to the championship and an overall record of 38-2.
Cowley head coach Jenifer Bahner said the number of All-American selections showed what a strong team the Lady Tigers had.
"This is a great thing for our entire program," Bahner said. "It took everyone on our team contributing for these girls to be honored."
Having already been named Jayhawk East Most Valuable Player, all-district, and to the all-tournament team at nationals, outside hitter Martyna Gluchowicz capped her incredible freshman season by being named a First-Team All-American.
Gluchowicz led the Lady Tigers with 340 kills and 50 blocks. She also added 199 digs and 26 aces.
"To be named an All-American as a freshman sets a great standard for her," Bahner said. "She worked hard all year to buy into our system and was consistently one of our top point scorers."
Sophomore middle hitter Goda Jankauskaite thrived in her lone season at the school as she was named a Second-Team All-American. Like Gluchowicz, Jankauskaite was a First-Team all-conference and all-district selection as she finished with 227 kills, 38 blocks, and 29 aces. Most impressive was her 40 percent hitting efficiency.
"Goda brought a presence to the court and gave us another go-to hitter," Bahner said.
Sophomore setter Molley Scanlon's dream season continued with her being named an honorable mention All-American. Scanlon, who was a Second-Team all-conference and First-Team all-district performer, was named the Most Valuable Player of the National Tournament prior to receiving All-American honors.
Scanlon led Cowley with an eye-popping 1,268 assists, while contributing 268 digs, 63 kills, and 25 aces.
"It has been phenomenal to watch Molley's progress from her freshman to sophomore year," Bahner said. "She is a great kid and set a wonderful example for her teammates."
The three players had huge roles in Cowley capturing the program's first-ever national title. The Lady Tigers finished the season unbeaten in the Jayhawk East (10-0), and rode a 22-match win streak to the championship and an overall record of 38-2.