Volleyball Awards Announced

November 5, 2003 – The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for volleyball.  Greensboro led the way with four All-Conference members, followed closely by Averett with three.  Averett's Courtney Carrington has been named the Player of the Year.  Lauren Smith of Greensboro is the Rookie of the Year.  Cougar head coach Danny Miller is the 2003 USA South Coach of the Year.

Carrington, a junior from Yadkinville, NC, averaged three kills and nearly three digs per game for the Cougars.  The outside hitter's performance helped Averett to a first place regular season finish.  Carrington was First Team All-Conference last year and Second Team her freshman year.  Smith, also an outside hitter, averaged 2.24 kills per game.  The Raleigh, NC freshman helped lead the Pride to a 24-12, 14-2 record this season.  Miller, in his ninth season at Averett, led his team to a 28-9, 15-1 record this year.  His Cougars finished first in the regular season en route to earning their coach his fifth Conference Coach of the Year honor. 

The 2003 USA South Volleyball All-Conference Teams follow:

First Team Amber Bradshaw - Christopher Newport Erin Bradshaw - Christopher Newport Courtney Carrington - Averett Sarah Davis - Greensboro Courtney Peters - Averett Katie Smith - Greensboro

Second Team Ruthanne Clark - Greensboro Jennifer Ellis - Methodist Jenny Gray - Shenandoah Shermika Harris - Ferrum Erin Moore - Averett Lauren Smith - Greensboro