RIPON, Wisconsin –
Michaela Riege of the Ripon volleyball program has been named a second-team All-Midwest Conference selection as announced by the league on Thursday afternoon.
In her first season as a Red Hawk, Riege was one of Ripon's most reliable players. She was fourth in the Midwest Conference regular season with 414 digs, averaging 4.36 per set (third in MWC). The junior was also second in the MWC in service aces, totaling 66 – the second-most single-season service aces in Ripon program history. Playing in all 28 matches, Riege also chipped in 70 assists and four kills.
After winning the Midwest Conference regular season title for the 12th consecutive season, Cornell setter Clare Green was named the MWC Player of the Year. Lawrence's Margaret Hahnke was selected Newcomer of the Year.
The full all-conference list is below.
First Team
Ella Becker, Cornell - Junior
Emily Brewer, Grinnell - Senior
Kaylee Celus, Monmouth - Freshman
Clare Green, Cornell - Senior
Ligaya Garibay, Illinois College - Senior
Margaret Hahnke, Lawrence - Freshman
Laura Kaiser, Illinois College - Junior
Millie Leonard, Grinnell - Sophomore
Ilah Perez-Johnson, Cornell - 5th Year
Sophie Weber, Grinnell - Senior
Second Team
Juli Barrientos, Lake Forest - Senior
Hazel Cook, Lawrence - Freshman
Paige Foltz, Monmouth - Freshman
Alex Johnson, Illinois College - Senior
Jenna Keller, Grinnell - Senior
Ally Olmstead, Cornell - First Year
Carly Puffer, Cornell - Junior
Michaela Riege, Ripon - Junior
Savannah Robinson, Monmouth - Senior
Layne Wright, Monmouth - Senior
Player of the Year
Clare Green, Cornell
Newcomer of the Year
Margaret Hahnke, Lawrence
Coaching Staff of the Year
Monmouth College - Head Coach: Derrick Broekemier
Team Sportsmanship
Beloit College
Ripon finished the season 10-18 overall, and 1-7 in Midwest Conference play.
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