ATLANTA, Ga. (September 8, 2025) – Kylie Wilhelmi (Maryville) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week, while teammate, Katelyn Eldred (Maryville) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
 
Ruby Walton (Maryville) was also tabbed Rookie of the Week.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Kylie Wilhelmi, Maryville
Outsider Hitter  |  Senior  |  Cherry Valley, Ill.
 
Maryville senior outside hitter Kylie Wilhelmi powered the Scots to a 3-1 showing at the Raleigh Volleyball Tournament with a dominant all-around performance. Wilhelmi recorded 49 kills while hitting .383 on the week, averaging 4.45 kills and 4.73 points per set. She also added 31 digs and three blocks. Through the early season, Wilhelmi leads the CCS in hitting percentage (.321), total kills (117), and points (125).
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Katelyn Eldred, Maryville
Defensive Specialist/Libero |  Sophomore  |  Tallahassee, Fla.
 
Sophomore libero Katelyn Eldred anchored Maryville’s defense during tournament play, finishing the weekend with 54 digs at a rate of 3.38 per set. Eldred also contributed nine service aces and 12 assists, helping the Scots secure a 3-1 record.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Ruby Walton, Maryville
Middle Blocker  |  Freshman  |  Nashville, Tenn.
 
Maryville freshman middle blocker Ruby Walton made her presence felt on both sides of the net, posting 30 kills, eight blocks, and 13 service aces during the Raleigh Volleyball Tournament. She averaged 1.88 kills and 3.03 points per set while adding a .238 hitting percentage. Walton currently ranks second in the CCS in hitting percentage (.311) and service aces (21).
 

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Isabelle VandeSchraaf (Asbury); Megan LaCour (Belhaven); Kennedy Barber (Covenant); Morgan Suggs (Huntingdon); Katie Hubbard (Piedmont)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Kayla Robinson (Belhaven); Kinsley Martin (Huntingdon); Isabella Zentkovich (LaGrange); Zoe Coelho (Piedmont)
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Allie Dahlman (Belhaven); Aubrianna Gerdes (Covenant); Lauren Mason (Huntingdon); Jasmine Gross (LaGrange)

 

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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)

The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Asbury University, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
 
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