UNW’s Schwitters, MBU’s Hansel tabbed NCCAA Players of the Year

Northwestern junior setter Sydney Schwitters and Maranatha Baptist senior outside Claire Hansel were named the AVCA’s NCCAA Players of the Year in DI and DII, respectively.

Hansel, a three-time NCCAA All-American, was also selected as the overall NCCAA Player of the Year by the AVCA.

Joining Sydney Schwitters on the NCCAA DI All-America Team were Northwestern sophomore libero Marylyn Schroyer and senior outside Kalley Schwitters. Schroyer earned Second Team honors while Kalley Schwitters was chosen to the Third Team.

The NCCAA DII All-America Team also included Maranatha Baptist freshman setter Emily Johnson and junior opposite Mattie Bumpus on the First Team, and junior middle Caitrin Kemlo on the Second Team.

-Ricky Nelson