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Before the first match of the Lehigh Volleyball season, hear from Head Coach Shawn McLaughlin, seniors Drew Brown and Madison McCartney and…

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PRINCETON, N.J. – Roan Alviar was named to the USA U21 Men’s National Volleyball Team roster set to train for the 2025 Pan American Cup and the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship.

Alviar was one of just 24 athletes and one of just three liberos selected to the roster.Â

The Pan Am group will train next week, July 27th through August 2nd, at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ahead of its departure for the Pan Am Cup Aug. 3-11, in Calgary, Canada.Â

The Worlds group will also train at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Aug. 7-17, before heading to Jiangmen, China, Aug. 19-Sept. 1.

Alviar, who just completed his freshman season with the Tigers, has already been a valuable resource on the court for the Orange & Black.Â

Playing 94 of Princeton’s 95 sets, Alviar was a key piece in a successful 2025 season that saw the Tigers capture the EIVA regular season title and make the EIVA tournament finals.

Alviar finished the season ranked fifth in the EIVA in digs with 160 total and 1.70 per set, leading the team. He also recorded .935 reception on the season.

For his performance, Alviar was named an All-EIVA Honorable Mention.Â

This is not Alviar’s first time on the international stage, as he was on the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship team that won gold in 2024. That gold medal qualified the USA team for this year’s World Championship. He was also on the 2023 USA Boys U19 Team.

Alviar will now look ahead to training camp this summer as he prepares for international competition and the start of his sophomore year at Princeton. 
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Story Links The 43rd annual Augsburg University Volleyball Invitational will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6 at Si…

PRINCETON, N.J. – Nyherowo Omene was selected to the USA Men’s U23 National Team, USA Volleyball announced Monday. Omene was one…

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MINNEAPOLIS — Jay Kam, who has developed Century College into a junior-college volleyball power over the past decade, has been named as the new head coach of the Augsburg University volleyball team, the university has announced.
 
Kam, who started the volleyball program at Century, an NJCAA program in White Bear Lake, Minn., in 2018, has compiled a 96-44 record in the team’s five seasons as a varsity program (2019, 2021-24). The Wood Ducks have reached the NJCAA Division III National Championships each of the last three seasons, finishing fourth nationally in 2022, as national runner-up in 2023 and fourth nationally in 2024. Century athletes have earned five NJCAA All-American honors in the past three seasons.
 
The Wood Ducks went 28-6 in 2024, finishing second in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference South Division standings with a 10-2 record, finished second in the MCAC South in 2023 with a 29-5 overall (13-2 MCAC) record, and won the MCAC South title in 2022 with a 24-7 overall (14-2 MCAC) record. Century won the NJCAA Region 13A championship, along with the North Plains A District championship, in both 2022 and 2023.
 
“I’m thrilled to officially join Augsburg Athletics and its rich history,” Kam said. “Being part of a program that values excellence, integrity, and community is an incredible honor. Augsburg’s mission to develop student-athletes through leadership, service, and a commitment to both academic and athletic success perfectly aligns with my own goals and values.”
 
Kam was named NJCAA Region 13A and North Plains A District Coach of the Year in both 2022 and 2023, and MCAC South Division Coach of the Year in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
 
In addition to his coaching at Century, Kam has served as a head coach and age division lead for the Kokoro Volleyball club program in Lake Elmo, Minn., since 2021. In 2024, Kam also served as U15 head coach for the North Country Region High Performance Regional Development Program.
 
Kam received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Seattle Pacific University (Wash.) in 2000, and his master’s degree in physical education from Minnesota State University Mankato in 2013. He also served on the exercise science faculty at Normandale Community College (Minn.) from 2013 to 2018.
 
“I’m excited for the journey ahead — to grow as a person, compete at a high level, and contribute to a team and school that stands for something greater than just the game,” Kam said. “The goal is to give our student-athletes a great experience as they continue the next part of their journey, as they work towards graduation. For the greater student body and community, we want to create a fun product for students and fans to gather and support. Let’s go Auggies!”
 
Kam will be the 12th head coach in the history of the Augsburg volleyball program, which will begin its 54th season (1972-present) this fall. Kam replaces April Elsbernd, who led the Auggies to a 16-14 record and 7-4 mark in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play in 2024. Elsbernd resigned in February to become the new head coach at her alma mater, Coe College (Iowa).
 
Augsburg has been among the consistent leaders in MIAC volleyball during the last two decades. Augsburg has finished among the top seven teams in the MIAC standings every year since 2008, earning berths in the MIAC postseason playoffs 11 times in the past 15 full (non-COVID) seasons. Augsburg won MIAC regular-season titles in 2013, 2014 and 2016 and advanced to NCAA Division III national tournament competition in 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  January 6, 2025  /  Photo: Nick Coyle

Seniors
Lexi Urena and Paige Logsdon were recently named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s (PVCA) Class 2A All-State team.

Wellsboro also finished 10th in the Class 2A final team standings poll.

The pair led Wellsboro to their first District IV championship since the 2015 season. They are also the first All-State selections since Caitlyn Callahan and Megan Starkweather were both named to the team following the 2019 season.

“I am so proud of both Paige and Lexi for this accomplishment,” head coach Darci Pollock said. “They gave so much to our team and program in these past four years. Both Paige and Lexi were captains of our team this season. Their passion for the game allowed them to lead their team to success and they will be greatly missed.”

Urena led the Lady Hornets with 177 kills while Logsdon was 2nd on the team with 165. Urena was 3rd on the team with 163 points scored while Logsdon scored 160 points on the season.

Logsdon led Wellsboro with 56 total blocks while Urena was 2nd with 13.5. Urena was also 2nd on the team with 273 digs.

WellsboroVolleyball.com would like to congratulate Lexi and Paige on their All-State selections.

View the entire PVCA Class 2A All-State team.

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PLEASANTVILLE, NY (Dec. 17, 2024) – With the first half of the academic year coming to a close, the College Sport Communicators (CSC) wants to cap off the 2024 Volleyball year with their official release of the Academic All-District Teams. Announced on Tuesday afternoon, four Pace Volleyball student-athletes were selected for the honors.

The 2024 Academic All-District® Volleyball teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes volleyball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

Minimum eligibility requirements are that the student-athlete needs to have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA) while also appearing in at least 90% of the team’s total matches played OR have started at least 66% of the team’s total matches played.

Annika Blas-Cedeno (3.97 GPA), Georgette Cosentino (3.98 GPA), Maggie Ferguson (3.99 GPA), and Yasmeen Muhammad (3.82 GPA) have met each of the CSC Academic All-District requirements and have been selected to represent Pace Volleyball on the official list of recipients.

Additionally, Muhammad has also been selected as a CSC Academic All-America® finalist and will advance to the national ballot that CSC members will also vote on. First, second, and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced Jan. 14, 2025.

For more information about the CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.

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MANSFIELD, MA. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Northeast-10 (NE10) released the 2024 volleyball all-conference teams with three Setters earning recognition. Yasmeen Muhammad claimed a first-team selection, Karielys Melendez earned third-team honors, and Lexi Zammit was selected to the all-rookie team.

Muhammad put together a stellar second year for the Blue and Gold, earning a first-team selection. The sophomore produced a team-high 213 kills (.318 attacking percentage), with 88 total blocks, and 46 digs. A new career-high was reached for Muhammad as she racked up 22 kills in Pace’s five-set win over Saint Anselm College. With 277 points on the year the Shoreline, WA. native ranked inside the NE10 top ten.

A member of the NE10 third-team, Melendez played a key role for the Setters during the 2024 season. The Toa Baja, Puerto Rico native was an all-around threat for the Setters posting a team-high five double-doubles. On the season, Melendez recorded 197 kills (2.77 per set), 183 digs, and a team-best 26 service aces. Her average of 2.77 kills per set sits inside the top ten for the conference.

Zammit made a strong impression in her first season with Pace to claim all-rookie honors. Leading the team in total assists (376) the Perth Western, Australia native ranked seventh for the NE10 in assists per set (6.27). With two 50-assist performances, Zammit was exceptional in setting up her teammates at the net. Along with her facilitating skills, the freshman tallied 90 digs, 18 kills, and 20 service aces.

For all information regarding Pace Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (T-Bone, Official Mascot of Pace University Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@PaceAthletics). In addition, the Official Pace University Athletics newsletter, Setters Sports Wrap, is available. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly updates on Pace Athletics content.
 
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