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ZGONC NAMED TO AVCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCH LIST
10/8/2026 12:09:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LEXINGTON, Ky. - South Dakota State outside hitter Sylvie Zgonc was one of 16 players added to the 2026 AVCA Player of the Year Award Watch List.
She joins the list of 30 athletes who were part of the Preseason Watch List that was revealed July 29–31.
She currently ranks ninth in the nation in kills per set, 15th in the nation in points per set and eighth in the country in total kills. The Hartford, Wisconsin native leads the Summit League in total kills and kills per set, while also averaging 2.52 digs per set and putting away 13 aces from the service line.
All of the Watch List selections were made by the 2026 AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Awards Committee. That group will also work on the additional phases of the Player of the Year process, which include:
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
With a membership of over 10,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors.
The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
The AVCA, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is managed by Associations International.
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She joins the list of 30 athletes who were part of the Preseason Watch List that was revealed July 29–31.
She currently ranks ninth in the nation in kills per set, 15th in the nation in points per set and eighth in the country in total kills. The Hartford, Wisconsin native leads the Summit League in total kills and kills per set, while also averaging 2.52 digs per set and putting away 13 aces from the service line.
All of the Watch List selections were made by the 2026 AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Awards Committee. That group will also work on the additional phases of the Player of the Year process, which include:
- Semifinalists [November]
- Finalists [likely Dec. 14]
- Player of the Year reveal in San Antonio at the AVCA Awards Banquet [Dec. 18]
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
With a membership of over 10,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors.
The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
The AVCA, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is managed by Associations International.
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