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AMC Volleyball Players of the Week - No. 6 (Sep. 29)

AMC Volleyball Players of the Week - No. 6 (Sep. 29)
September 29, 2025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Michalina Oles, Fernanda Izar and Emma Whitson of Stephens swept 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
Michalina Oles, Stephens
Jr. | RS/OPP | Cracow, Poland
  • Led the Stars to their first-ever win over Columbia
  • Recorded 15 kills and 18 total points
  • Averaged 3.00 kills per set and added six total blocks
Other Notable Performance:
  • Magalen Dougherty, Cottey: averaged 4.00 kills per set in two matches, added 18 digs and six service aces
Nominees: Michalina Oles, Stephens; Viola Giangreco, Columbia; Sumanpreet Kaur, UHSP; Avary Smith, Central Baptist; Brooklyn Cross, Crowley's Ridge; Magdalen Dougherty, Cottey; Latai Latu, Hannibal-LaGrange; Tinleigh Ruhman, Williams Baptist; Abbi Street, Mission

AMC Volleyball Defender of the Week
Fernanda Izar, Harris-Stowe
Jr. | MB | Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Recorded a double-double against Columbia
  • Had 11 block assists and one solo block
  • Added 11 kills
Other Notable Performance:
  • Taylor Johnson, Columbia: averaged 5.38 digs per set in two matches, added 43 digs and four service aces
Other Notable Performance:
  • Magalen Dougherty, Cottey: averaged 5.33 digs per set in two matches, added 32 digs and four assists
Nominees: Fernanda Izar, Stephens; Taylor Johnson, Columbia; MaKenzie Uribe, UHSP; Hope Raymond, Williams Baptist; Dejah Foster, Harris-Stowe; Mallory Hollis, Crowley's Ridge; Rylea King, Mission; Ava Rakers, Hannibal-LaGrange; Ava White, Central Baptist

AMC Volleyball Setter of the Week
Emma Whitson, Stephens
Jr. | S | California, Mo.
  • Led the Stars a five-set win over Columbia
  • Totaled 44 assists, averaging 8.80 assists per set
  • Added five service aces and 16 digs
  • Third AMC of the week honors of the season and second consecutive
Other Notable Performance:
  • Hannah Maxwell, Mission: had 59 assists in two matches, while averaging 9.83 assists per set. Added four service aces, four kills and 16 digs
Nominees: Emma Whitson, Stephens; Jenna Brinson, UHSP; Adalyn Dura, Central Baptist; Hannah Vogt, Columbia; Isa Smith, Harris-Stowe; Hannah Maxwell, Mission; Delaney Eggemeyer, Hannibal-LaGrange; Jillian Glasgow, Crowley's Ridge; Desirae Walker, Williams Baptist

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)

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