Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Coaches Present Post-Season Awards

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team held a potluck on Tuesday, November 14, to celebrate their players and a successful 2023 season. Varsity head coach, Nancy Hoeke; JV coach, Kelli Pillatzki; and C-Team coach, Nicole Berg, presented comments, statistics, letters, certificates, and individual awards.

Major Letters:
Kaitlyn Huber, Abigail Pillatzki, Shaylee Schuchard, Rachel Schulte, Skyler Skoog, Hailey Zinter, Isabella Anderson, Addisyn Krause, Ella Sandvig, Claire Snaza, Siera Wenzl, Madisyn Brandenburger, Cailey Sime, and Sophia Whitlow.

Participation and Completion of the Season certificates:
Shelbi Pollock, Rylee Scoular, Alexia Schmeig, Jacy Dexter, Kalli Grong, Kenzie Kooima, Paige Korstjens, Evy Liebe, Allie Meyer, Addison Morton, Kenadee Mueller, Kendra Roggenbuck, Elyssa Tomac, Paula Sanz, Macyn Dunnihoo, Isabella Flores, Morgean French, Rhylei Gengler, Hallee Green, Bailey Koepke, Heyden Montag, Ella Pederson, Yani Perez, Kennedi Sayler, Estelle Schweer, Kayla Schweer, Tayla Trapp, Adison Pauli, Belle Pauli, and Jericho Jones.

2023 Milbank Volleyball Awards
Hailey Zinter – Senior Award
Kaitlyn Huber – Senior Award, Dedication, Commitment, Perseverance
Abigail Pillatzki – Senior Award, Supportive and Positive Teammate
Shaylee Schuchard – Most Improved, High Serving Percentage – 302-321 for 94%, Second in Blocks – 50
Ella Sandvig – Dig Leader – 552, Highest Serving Percentage – 385-402 for 96%, Hardest Worker, Most Inspirational
Skyler Skoog – Captain, Second in Kills – 297, Highest Serving Percentage – 377-394 for 96%
Claire Snaza – Block Leader – 59
Addisyn Krause – Ace Leader – 66 aces, Assist Leader – 475, High Serving Percentage –  391-431 for 90%, 1000+ Career Assists
Rachel Schulte – Captain, Most Valuable, Kill Leader – 373, Second in Digs – 426, Second in Assists – 380, 1,000+ Career Kills, 1,000+ Career Digs,
Siera Wenzl – Best Attitude, High Serving Percentage – 291-315 for 92%

SDHSAA Fall Academic Team Award (based on fall quarter) 3.95 – 2023 Varsity Volleyball Team

NEC All Conference  —- Rachel Schulte and  Skyler Skoog

MAROON AND GOLD AWARD- This player is consistently the hardest worker in practice and her work ethic and positive attitude shine through. This payer rarely, if ever misses practice, has high potential, and works to reach that potential at every practice.
JV – Jacy Dexter
C – Bailey Koepke

BULLDOG AWARD: This player demonstrates a love for the game of volleyball and for her teammates. This player has been a good representative of what Bulldog Volleyball stands for by demonstrating high character on and off the court. She also demonstrates respect for her teammates, coaches, parents, and officials.
JV – Kalli Grong
C – Tayla Trapp