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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its volleyball athlete of the week awards for the week of October 6-12. 

Kori Bristle, middle blocker for Ridgewater College, earned the MCAC South Division Offensive Athlete of the Week honor. Bristle tallied 26 kills in her 12 sets, hitting .276 and averaging 2.16 kills per set this week. She also had eight service aces, 78 digs, and 8 total blocks, helping the Warriors remain in a great position to qualify for the Region 13 Tournament. Jayda Bednarek, libero for Rochester Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC South Division Defensive Athlete of the Week award. Bednarek continued putting up incredible defensive stats, recording 52 digs in six sets. She averaged 8.66 digs per set and also had two service aces and eight assists in the Yellowjackets' two wins.

Central Lakes College outside hitter, Megan Matarelli, earned the MCAC North Division Offensive Athlete of the Week honor. In eight sets, Matarelli killed 35 balls and hit .247 on the week. She averaged 4.37 kills per set and recorded two service aces, 24 digs, and five blocks, helping the Raiders to two more wins during the week. Ashley Boland, libero for Minnesota North College-Itasca, was named the MCAC North Division Defensive Athlete of the Week. Boland had 32 digs in her six sets, averaging 5.33 digs per set. She also had four service aces and an assist, helping the Vikings earn another conference win.

As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:

MCAC Statistical Leaders:  https://mcacsports.org/sports/wvball/2025-26/leaders

MCAC Standings:  https://mcacsports.org/sports/wvball/2025-26/standings

	MCAC Volleyball South Division Athletes of the Week
Kori Bristle Ridgewater College FR / Middle Blocker Raymond, MN	Offensive Athlete of the Week Sets Played:  12 Kills:  26 Hitting Errors: 8 Total Hitting Attempts:  65 Assists:  0 Service Aces:  8 Service Errors:  3 Noteworthy Information:  Kori hit .276 and had 78 digs and 8 blocks. Team Record: 8-9 overall, 6-5 in the MCAC South Division
Jayda Bednarek Rochester Community and Technical College SO / Libero Marshall, MN	Defensive Athlete of the Week Sets Played:  6 Digs:  52 Service Aces:  2 Blocks Solo:  0 Blocks Assist:  0 Service Errors:  1 Noteworthy Information: Jayda averaged 8.66 digs per set. Team Record:  14-7 overall, 9-1 in the MCAC South Division

	MCAC Volleyball North Division Athletes of the Week
Megan Matarelli Central Lakes College SO / Outside Hitter Carlton, MN	Offensive Athlete of the Week Sets Played:  8 Kills:  35 Hitting Errors: 9 Total Hitting Attempts:  105 Assists:  0 Service Aces:  2 Service Errors:  0 Noteworthy Information:  Megan averaged 4.37 kills per set and also had 24 digs and 5 blocks. Team Record: 5-14 overall, 4-6 in the MCAC North Division
Ashley Boland Minnesota North College - Itasca SO / Libero Great Falls, MT	Defensive Athlete of the Week Sets Played:  6 Digs:  32 Service Aces:  4 Blocks Solo:  0 Blocks Assist:  0 Service Errors:  2 Noteworthy Information: Ashley averaged 5.33 digs per set. Team Record:  5-12 overall, 3-7 in the MCAC North Division

About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system.  The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions.  The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.