AMC Volleyball Players of the Week - No. 8 (Oct. 13)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Amari Branch-Autman, Jatnna Pena-Perez and Emma Whitson of Stephens swept 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
Amari Branch-Autman, Stephens
Sr. | MH | Rockford, Ill.

• Recorded 34 kills on the week, with a .433 hitting percentage
• Totaled 44.5 points and 2.43 kills per set
• Added five service aces, eight total blocks

Other Notable Performance:

• Shelby Evans, Mission: led the Pioneers with 47.5 points, including 44 kills.

Nominees: Amari Branch-Autman, Stephens; Latai Latu, Hannibal-LaGrange; Trinity Edison, Harris-Stowe; Avary Smith, Central Baptist; Kenedi Canty, Columbia; Shelby Evans, Mission; Sumanpreet Kaur, UHSP; Amiyah Saxton, Crowley's Ridge

AMC Volleyball Defender of the Week
Jatnna Pena-Perez, Stephens
Sr. | DS | Invivienda, DR

• Posted 80 digs with 5.71 digs per set on the week
• Added 41 receptions and six service aces

Other Notable Performance:

• Kate Scroggins, Central Baptist: recorded a career-high 27 digs against Southern Arkansas

Nominees: Jatnna Pena Perez, Stephens; Ava Rakers, Hannibal-LaGrange; Taylor Johnson, Columbia; MaKenzie Uribe, UHSP; Mallory Hollis, Crowley's Ridge; Rylea King, Mission; Kate Scroggins, Central Baptist; Dejah Foster, Harris-Stowe

AMC Volleyball Setter of the Week
Emma Whitson, Stephens
Jr. | S | California, Mo.

• Led the Stars to a 3-1 week, including three sweeps in all three wins
• Averaged 10.00 assists per set, with a total of 140 assists
• Added 25 digs and three total blocks

Other Notable Performance:

• Hannah Maxwell, Mission: recorded a career milestone of 500 assists. Totaled 126 assists on the week.

Nominees: Emma Whitson, Stephens; Jenna Brinson, UHSP; Madeline Freeman, Central Baptist;
Alexa Olson, Columbia; Isa Smith, Harris-Stowe; Hannah Maxwell, Mission; Delaney Eggemeyer, Hannibal-LaGrange; Maddie Burris, Crowley's Ridge

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)

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