Player of the Week
Sophia Costa, Sarah Lawrence
Sophomore, Setter; Mountain View, Calif./Los Altos

Costa directed the Gryphons to a perfect 4-0 opening week, totaling 118 assists (9.08 per set), 26 digs, six blocks and five service aces. She recorded at least 24 assists in all four victories, including a week-high 34 against Regis.

Libero of the Week
Kayla Jennings, Manhattanville
Senior, Libero; Yorktown Heights, N.Y./Lakeland

Jennings anchored the Valiants’ defense with 78 digs across four matches, averaging 6.00 per set. She reached 20 digs three times, highlighted by 22 against Union, while adding eight assists and five service aces.

Rookie of the Week
Caroline Combs, Sarah Lawrence
Freshman, Outside Hitter; Eugene, Ore./South Eugene

Combs powered the Gryphons to a perfect 4-0 opening week, totaling 48 kills (3.69 per set), 37 digs, 14 service aces and five blocks while hitting .250. She recorded double-digit kills in three matches, highlighted by 15 kills on a .333 hitting percentage against Vassar, and added a pair of double-doubles.

Honorable Mention
Caylin Caballero, Manhattanville - Totaled 47 kills, 31 digs and six aces across four matches, highlighted by an 18-kill performance in a win over Salve Regina
Kai Perkins, Sarah Lawrence - Collected 61 digs and eight service aces while helping the Gryphons open the season with a perfect 4-0 record
Samantha Russo, Farmingdale St. - Posted 35 kills and 50 digs while hitting .267 and helping the Rams to a 2-1 opening week