Glenwood's Sinkus Earns Weekly Volleyball Honor

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Kallie Sinkus

CANTON, MO (09/13/2011)(readMedia)-- Culver-Stockton College libero Kallie Sinkus has been named Heart of America Athletic Conference Volleyball Libero of the Week following her performances in six matches last week, the league office announced on Monday.

Sinkus, a senior from Springfield, Ill. (Glenwood HS), averaged 5.14 digs per game (113 digs in 22 games) for the Wildcats during the week. She had a season-high 23 digs in a match with Ashford University on Sept. 10, and 21 digs in a match with Central Methodist on Sept. 6.

In addition, Sinkus recorded a service reception percentage of 91.8 percent after committing just 11 errors on 134 attempts. Sinkus had just one service reception error in 35 attempts in the Wildcats' conference opening victory over Central Methodist.

This is the third time Sinkus has been honored by the HAAC in her career. She was recognized twice during the 2010 season.

The Wildcats (3-5) are scheduled to play in the Ashford University Invitational this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, in Clinton, Iowa. C-SC will face Graceland and Viterbo at 1 and 3 p.m., respectively, on Friday.