Jamie Brown of the Lethbridge College Kodiaks was named to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference south division all-conference team.
Fort Macleod’s Jamie Brown was named last week to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference south division all-conference team.
Brown joined another Lethbridge College Kodiak, Nolan Moes, as all-conference selections.
Kodiaks women’s volleyball head coach Anna Schwark is happy to see Brown be recognized as one of the premiere players in the conference, especially given that Brown has adapted to play multiple positions throughout her career.
“I think it’s awesome that Jamie is being recognized for her success this year,” Schwark said. “It’s pretty impressive that after playing three different positions in four seasons she is able to excel as an outside hitter in such a tough conference.”
It is the first all-conference award for Brown, an outside hitter who is in her fourth year at the college studying Exercise Science.
“She definitely took the time this year to push herself and try new things and I’m happy it’s paying off for her and that others were able to see that as well.”
Schwark said Brown elevated her game to a new level this season, helping the Kodiaks secure a postseason berth and an opening round win against SAIT.
Brown led her team in kills with 188, fifth most in the conference.
Brown’s average of 3.55 kills per set was also third highest in the conference.
Her strong serve gave opposing teams fits all season, as she led her team in service aces with 21.
While Brown’s offensive numbers were impressive, her commitment to strong defence was also critical to her team’s success.
Brown delivered 20 blocks, tied for second-most on the Kodiaks, while also accumulating an impressive 141 digs.
It was also a breakout year for Moes, who took another step forward after a strong rookie season in 2019-’20.
The powerful outside hitter led the entire conference with 46 service aces, leading to many sustained Kodiaks offensive rallies.
Moes led the Kodiaks offensively with 170 kills, averaging 2.74 kills per set. His defensive output also impressed, as he was among the Kodiaks team leaders in both digs (92) and blocks (28).
“We’re so happy that the work Nolan put in over the last two years was recognized with this award,” Kodiaks coach Greg Gibos said. “He was dominant in all aspects of serving, blocking, defending and attacking this season, and was a key contributor to our success as a program.”
“We know this is just the beginning of his development and look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in the future.”
