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Sortino Named National Player of the Week

Sortino Named National Player of the Week

The NJCAA national office announced Wednesday the Volleyball Players of the Week for all games played Aug. 20-30. Harper College second-year middle hitter Daniele Sortino (Elk Grove Village, Ill. /Elk Grove) was honored as the NJCAA Division III National Player of the Week.

In 21 sets played in that span, Sortino totaled 61 kills (2.9 kills/set). She had 14 kills against Iowa Lakes Community College Aug. 23 and against Lincoln College Aug. 28. Sortino also had a .346 hitting percentage in those five matches. The Hawks posted a 4-2 record in those matches and are ranked No. 7 in the national poll.

To view the NJCAA press release, click here.

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