Alondra Alarcon was named MVP at the UFirst Interrmountain Invitational (photo courtesy of Brad Young)
Posted: Aug 29, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida College System Activities Association has released its weekly coaches' polls and announced its Player of the Week Awards in Volleyball.
August 28, 2023 Coaches' Polls
Region 8 Players of the Week Awards (for all events/matches through August 27)
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who received Player of the Week recognition:
- Region 8 DI Volleyball Player of the Week: Ana Tevdoradze, Miami Dade
- Region 8 DI Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week: Mia Martinez, Miami Dade
- Region 8 DI Volleyball Setter of the Week: Roberta Purashaj, Florida SouthWestern
- Region 8 DII Volleyball Player of the Week: Anyaliz Rodriguez, Pensacola State
- Region 8 DII Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week: Izzy Denton, Gulf Coast State
- Region 8 DII Volleyball Setter of the Week: Kiara Vega, Pensacola State
All Player of the Week honorees will be considered for NJCAA Player of the Week honors, which will be announced Wednesday.
Visit Region 8 Player of the Week HQ to read more about this week's honorees.
Hurricane Idalia Postponements/Cancellations
- To see what athletic events have been either postponed or cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia, view the FCSAA's composite calendar.
Fall Sports Updates
- Volleyball
- Division I: Behind a 7-0 start, Eastern Florida State College earned a top ten NJCAA ranking for the first time in school history, jumping to No. 7 in the NJCAA Division I Poll. The Titans joined No. 1 Florida SouthWestern State College and No. 2 Miami Dade College in the top ten. Daytona State College is No. 15.
- Division II: Gulf Coast State College soared to No. 3 in the NJCAA Division II Poll behind three wins over top ten oppoents at the Opening Weekend Tournament. A win over No. 1 Richard Bland College propelled St. Johns River State College from unranked to No. 14.
- Men's Soccer: Daytona State College is ranked No. 8 in the NJCAA's first regular season poll while Eastern Florida State checks in at No. 10.
- Women's Soccer
- Division I: Eastern Florida State is ranked No. 4 in the NJCAA's first regular season poll while Daytona State is ranked No. 9.
- Division II: Pensacola State College enjoyed a successful program debut, defeating Hinds (Miss.) Community College, 3-2, on August 18.
- Cross Country: The first full weekend of the regular season will see teams on the trails across Florida and Georgia, weather permitting.
For more Player of the Week coverage, follow the FCSAA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at "TheFCSAA."