Searles Selected as All-NECC Honorable Mention

Chris Kendrick (@CKendrick86)

CHICOPEE, Mass. – Elms senior outside hitter Christine Searles (Tolland, Mass.) was chosen as a New England Collegiate Conference Women's Volleyball All-Conference Honorable Mention, announced by the league office Monday morning. This is Searles' first All-Conference award in her Blazers career.

Searles lead the Blazers offensively during the 2014 campaign, posting team-high in kills (217) and attacks (771). Christine added 265 digs, second-most on the team, with 33 service aces, 24 assists, and 13 blocks. Searles ranked fifth in the NECC in kills and tenth in digs.

2014 NECC Women's Volleyball Awards

Player of the Year – Courtney Banks, Newbury College, So., MH, Corona, Calif.

Defensive Player of the Year – Kacie Beyruther, Bay Path University, Sr, Libero, East Lyme, Conn. 

Rookie of the Year – Lina Miranda, Newbury College, FY, OH, Brockton, Mass.

Coach of the Year – Scott Wright, Regis College

Team Sportsmanship Award – Elms College

2014 NECC Women's Volleyball All-Conference First Team

• Courtney Banks, Newbury College, So., MH, Corona, Calif.
• Kristina del Rey, Regis So., RS, Miami, Fla.
• Jessica Dalgado, Southern Vermont, Sr., OH, Los Angeles, Calif.
• Anni Abbruzzese, Lesley, FY., OH, Croton on Hudson, N.Y.
• Kacie Beyruther, Bay Path University, Sr., L, East Lyme, Conn.
• Lina Miranda, Newbury College, FY, OH, Brockton, Mass.

2014 NECC Women's Volleyball All-Conference Second Team

• Ciara Bruning, Lesley, FY, OH, Centerville, Mass.
• Gracie Molinari, Regis, FY, OH, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
• Nicole Connolly, Regis, FY, MB, San Mateo, Calif.
• Emily Marden, Lesley, Jr., S, Freemont, Calif.
• Meghan McDermott, Newbury, Sr., DS, Hampton, N.H.
• Danielle McDonald, Lesley, Jr., OH, Lilitz, Pa.

2014 NECC Women's Volleyball All-Conference Honorable Mention

• Sheilani Kaleopa, Southern Vermont, Jr., S, Riverside, Calif.
• Christine Searles, Elms, Sr., MH, Tolland, Mass.
• Courtney Warrington, Daniel Webster, FY, OH, Canton, Texas
• Amanda Garcia, Mitchell, Jr., MB, New Britain, Conn.
• Tina Lathrop, Regis, FY, S, Houston, Texas

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