CORVALLIS, Ore. – Eastern Oregon Volleyball earned two
Cascade Collegiate Conference Player of the Week honors, with
Keira Vaughn named Attacker of the Week and
Kate Stidham earning Setter of the Week recognition following a pair of dominant sweeps.
Volleyball - Attacker of the Week
Vaughn led No. 2 Eastern Oregon's offensive attack in back-to-back sweeps over Oregon Tech and No. 24 Southern Oregon, totaling 26 kills across six sets. She averaged 4.33 kills per set while hitting .339, recording 13 kills in each match. Vaughn also contributed three block assists and 13 receptions to help the Mountaineers maintain their momentum in conference play.
This marks Vaughn's third Attacker of the Week honor this season.
Volleyball - Setter of the Week
Stidham orchestrated the Mountaineers' offense in both victories, totaling 63 assists across six sets for an average of 10.50 assists per set. She added 17 digs, three service aces, and two block assists over the weekend. Against Oregon Tech on Friday, Stidham recorded 28 assists and nine digs before delivering a 35-assist performance against Southern Oregon on Saturday, adding eight digs and three service aces to cap off the weekend.
This is Stidham's first Setter of the Week honor this season and the fourth of her career.
The Mountaineers will look to carry their momentum into their next conference matchup on Wednesday, traveling to face No. 5 College of Idaho. Eastern Oregon currently sits atop the CCC standings with a one-match lead over the Yotes, as the Mountaineers continue their pursuit of another regular-season conference title and the opportunity to host the CCC Tournament.