GNAC Women's Volleyball Athlete of the Week Report #9
Player Of The Week
Kamryn Brakemeier, Colby-Sawyer (So.)
Sophomore Kamryn Brakemeier powered the Chargers’ offense during a dominant 3-0 conference week, totaling 43 kills across three matches while hitting .204 overall. The sophomore outside hitter shined with a season-high 18 kills against New England College and added 13 more versus Mitchell and 12 in the sweep of Norwich. Brakemeier also contributed 15 digs and a block on the week, averaging 3.91 kills and 4.0 points per set, as she anchored both the offensive and defensive efforts in Colby-Sawyer’s perfect GNAC stretch.
Libero Of The Week
Madison Sinatro, Colby-Sawyer (So.)
Sophomore Madison Sinatro anchored the Chargers’ back row during a perfect 3-0 GNAC week, showcasing elite consistency and control on defense. The sophomore libero tallied 61 digs across 11 sets, averaging an impressive 5.55 digs per set, while maintaining a .939 reception percentage on 49 total attempts. Sinatro’s steady passing and court awareness were key in extending rallies and setting up the offense, as she provided a reliable defensive foundation throughout Colby-Sawyer’s undefeated conference stretch.
Setter Of The Week
Bree Bacon, Colby-Sawyer (Jr.)
Junior Bree Bacon directed the Chargers’ offense with precision and poise during a perfect 3-0 conference week, recording an impressive 101 assists across 11 sets for an average of 9.18 assists per set. Her best performance came in a 3-1 win over New England College, where she tallied 41 assists—a season high—and added four kills while hitting .429. Bacon also contributed 24 digs and three total blocks, showcasing her all-around impact as both a playmaker and defensive contributor in Colby-Sawyer’s dominant stretch.
Rookie Of The Week
Addison Sasnett, Colby-Sawyer (Fr.)
Freshman Addison Sasnett was a major offensive force for the Chargers during their perfect 3-0 conference week, tallying 31 kills and averaging 3.10 kills per set while hitting .168. She showcased her versatility on both sides of the ball, adding 29 digs, five service aces, and two blocks across 10 sets. Sasnett’s standout performance came in the 3-1 win over Mitchell, where she recorded 14 kills and 11 digs, helping drive Colby-Sawyer’s balanced attack and all-around dominance throughout the week.
Weekly Honor Roll
Majo Pelaez, Albertus Magnus - Pelaez delivered a standout week for the Falcons, highlighted by a career-best 12 service aces in a 3-1 win over Norwich. She also added 11 kills in that match, capping an impressive offensive and serving performance. Across three GNAC contests, Pelaez totaled 24 kills, 15 aces, and 28 digs, averaging 2.18 kills and 2.55 digs per set, while hitting .153 to help lead her team through the conference slate.
Kason Huynh, Emmanuel - Huynh showcased her playmaking ability, recording a match-high 44 assists (11.0 per set) to guide the offense. She also contributed eight digs, two block assists, and three service aces, turning in a well-rounded effort that helped the Saints secure the key GNAC victory.
Isabella Marquez, Emmanuel - Marquez had a standout performance for the Saints, recording 17 kills and 3.0 points in a 3-1 victory over Regis (Mass.). The player posted a .333 hitting percentage while also contributing 9 digs and a block, averaging 4.25 kills per set across four sets. Her all-around play helped the team secure a key conference win.
Scheala Nielsen, Emmanuel - Nielsen delivered a strong all-around performance, tallying 22 digs (5.5 per set) and four assists while maintaining an impressive .944 reception percentage. She also added a kill and six total points to help the Saints secure the conference victory.
Morgan Bogli, Lasell - Bogli powered the offense for the Lasers during a 2-0 conference week, totaling 21 kills with an impressive .304 hitting percentage. She led the way with 14 kills in a 3-1 win over Saint Joseph’s (Me.) before adding seven more in a victory over Elms. Across the two matches, she averaged 3.00 kills per set and contributed defensively with eight digs, helping her team close out a strong weekend of conference play.
Cimber Jenkins, Mitchell- Jenkins delivered a breakout week for Mitchell, totaling 39 kills over 14 sets for an average of 2.79 per set with a strong .274 hitting percentage. Jenkins capped her week with a career-high 18 kills on .484 hitting against New England College, showcasing her efficiency and power at the net.
Julia Lent, Mitchell - Lent was outstanding for Mitchell this week, anchoring the defense with 76 digs (5.43 per set) and adding 10 assists across three GNAC matches. She posted double-digit digs in every contest, highlighted by a season-best 29 digs against New England College, while maintaining an excellent .945 reception percentage on 109 attempts.
Kristina Cardello, New England College - Cardello anchored the NEC defense this week with 70 digs (5.69 per set) and an impressive .973 reception percentage. She posted a season-high 29 digs against Framingham State and added nine assists and six aces across three matches, continuing to be a steady and reliable presence in the back row.
Grace Fabiano, Regis- Fabiano delivered a dominant all-around performance for the Pride, totaling 25 kills, 12 blocks, and 31.5 points over two GNAC matches. The junior standout opened the week with 15 kills and four digs while hitting .313 in a five-set thriller against Saint Joseph’s (Me.), then followed with 10 kills and eight blocks in a four-set battle at Emmanuel (Mass.). For the week, she averaged 2.78 kills and 1.33 blocks per set while posting a strong .288 hitting percentage, anchoring the Pride on both sides of the net.
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