Katie Rietberg, Hope, Volleyball Player of the Week, 11/7/16

Posted: Nov 07, 2016

Volleyball

Player of the Week

Katie Rietberg, Hope

Sophomore, OH
Holland, Mich.

• Was a key factor in Hope's five-set victory over Calvin Nov. 5 to clinch the MIAA Tournament title

• In title match, led the Flying Dutch with 16 kills and .282 hitting percentage

• Added seven digs and three blocks against Calvin

• Had 15 kills and .267 hitting percentage in four-set win over Saint Mary's in the semifinals

Specialist of the Week

Alexis Thompson, Hope

Senior, L
Monroe, Mich.

• Was a key factor in Hope's five-set victory over Calvin Nov. 5 to clinch the MIAA Tournament title

• Tallied a match-high 22 digs in five sets to anchor the defense

• Her digs effort held Calvin to .100 attack percentage in the title match

• Against Saint Mary's Nov. 4, had 25 digs in four-set win in the semifinals

2016 Volleyball Player of the Week Award Winners

Player

Sept. 6 - Laura Danhoff, Calvin
Sept. 12 - Laura Danhoff, Calvin
Sept. 19 - Laura Danhoff, Calvin
Sept. 26 - Margo Joubran, Adrian
Oct. 3 - Madelyn Notenbaum, Olivet
Oct. 10 - Anna Kamp, Calvin
Oct. 17 - Anna Kamp, Calvin
Oct. 24 - Meaghan Gibbons, Saint Mary's
Oct. 31 - Meaghan Gibbons, Saint Mary's
Nov. 7 - Katie Rietberg, Hope

Specialist

Sept. 6 - Sophia Hackett, Hope
Sept. 12 - Dakota Pelach, Alma
Sept. 19 - Jenna Kodewyk, Calvin
Sept. 26 - Kaylin Szucs, Saint Mary's
Oct. 3 - Ami Milligan, Albion
Oct. 10 - Sophia Hackett, Hope
Oct. 17 - Alexis Thompson, Hope
Oct. 24 - Ami Milligan, Albion
Oct. 31 - Jenna Lodewyk, Calvin
Nov. 7 - Alexis Thompson, Hope