Two University of Saint Francis volleyball players found their way on to All-American teams for their great performances this fall.
Setter Maria Pelak was named 3rd Team NAIA All-America. The junior from Mattawan, Michigan, tallied 1,343 assists this past season, which placed her 3rd in the Crossroads League. She earned CL Setter of the WEek twice this season. Her 4,127 assists in 3 seasons have already set the school record for the statistic. She also is a 9-time Setter of the Week honoree. Pelak is the first USF volleyball player selected to one of the Top 3 All-America teams. She earned Honorable Mention All-America honors last season.
Senior Kendra Siefring earned Honorable Mention NAIA All-America honors for a second-straight season. The Fort Recovery, Ohio, native led the Lady Cougars with 359 kills this season. She ranks 4th in the conference in overall hitting percentage (.279) and 7th in the conference in blocks (94). For her career, Siefring hit 962 kills at USF.
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