Sholtis showcases versatility, earns league recognition

Ava Sholtis, a six-rotation outside hitter, hoisted Owens Volleyball to the top of the conference standings by handing Lorain County its first OCCAC loss of the season and grabbing a second dub versus Lakeland. The Express improved to 5-1 against league foes and Sholtis earned OCCAC Player of the Week honors for Sept. 19-25.

The freshman from Fort Laramie terminated 3.5 kills and 1.5 aces per set while averaging 3.5 digs per set during the back-to-back 3-0 sweeps. She opened the week by digging 16 balls and bouncing nine kills in the victory over Lorain County before coming back with a dozen kills at a .526 hitting rate (12-2-19) and a blistering eight service snipes when facing Lakeland.