NJCAA Region 8 Notebook: September 7

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 7, 2021) - The Florida College System Activities Association has released its weekly coaches' polls and announced its Player of the Week Awards in Volleyball and Men's and Women's Cross Country.


September 6, 2021 Coaches' Polls

Region 8 Players of the Week Awards (for all events/matches August 30-September 5)

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who received Player of the Week recognition:

  • Region 8 DI Volleyball Player of the Week: Maria Petkova, Florida SouthWestern
  • Region 8 DI Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week: Ana Oro, Hillsborough
  • Region 8 DI Volleyball Setter of the Week: Luisa Melloni, Miami Dade
  • Region 8 DII Volleyball Player of the Week: Rickie Sheets, St. Johns River State
  • Region 8 DII Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week: Darlenis Medina, Palm Beach State
  • Region 8 DII Volleyball Setter of the Week: Natalie Faulkner, Palm Beach State
  • Men's Cross Country: Andy Martinez, Daytona State
  • Women's Cross Country: Harleigh Crist, Daytona State

All Player of the Week honorees will be considered for NJCAA Player of the Week honors, which be announced Wednesday. 

Visit Region 8 Player of the Week HQ to read more about this week's honorees.