By rdnewsNOW staff

RDC volleyball stars earn ACAC recognition

Feb 21, 2019 | 11:49 AM

Two Red Deer College Kings and two Red Deer College Queens volleyball players have earned special attention, along with a coach were recognized at the 2019 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Award Presentations on Wednesday evening at Shaw Theatre in Edmonton

Regan Fathers was named the ACAC Men’s Volleyball Player of the Year and was selected to the South All-Conference. Mark DeWit was also named to the ACAC Men’s Volleyball South All-Conference team.

 “Regan put up dominating numbers while embracing an increased leadership role this season. He takes individual and team improvement very seriously, and it shows with his ability and willingness to take over matches throughout the season,” said Kings Head Coach Aaron Schulha. “I don’t recall a season over the last several years where a men’s volleyball player has put up those kind of kills numbers in our league. It has been very impressive to watch.”

Schulha says DeWit, “Has been tremendous for us during his first two years. He has started the bulk of his first two seasons and showed steady improvement throughout. He is very dynamic with a quick jump and arm, which are very important to being an effective middle.”

Emma Holmes received the ACAC Women’s Volleyball South Rookie of the Year and was selected to the South All-Conference team.

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Kaylee Domoney was also named to the South All-Conference team.

“Emma has drive and the more she touches the ball the more she thrives,” Queens head coach Wandler says about Holmes. “For her to finish in the top of the ACAC with a much more experienced group goes to show how much upside Emma has in her game. She has a lot of space to grow her game, which is exciting.

 “Kaylee’s season is a tribute to her hard work and dedication to her craft at the libero position. A constant learner, Kaylee is always processing feedback to make her and her teammates better,” He said about Domoney. “She’s also a relentless competitor, and prepares herself for each and every week to be at her very best. She is most deserving of this honor.”

Meantime, Wandler was chosen as the 2019 ACAC Women’s Volleyball South Coach of the Year.

“With eight first-year student-athletes on the Queens, Chris has worked hard to prepare and develop this young group throughout the ACAC season. He holds his players to high standards in competition, the classroom and in the community, reflecting the values of Red Deer College and RDC Athletics,” said Diane St-Denis, RDC Athletic Director.

(With file from RDC Athletics media releases)