Franz and Eckhardt Earn All-RMAC Recognition

Colorado Springs, Colo.: The 2007 RMAC Volleyball Awards were announced this morning as voted on by the coaches. The announcement came from the conference office in Colorado Springs, Colo. Two Rangers took home honors for the 2007 season.

Fort Lewis' Nicole Schwab was named the RMAC Player of the Year. Metro State's Bri Ostler grabbed Defensive Player of the Year honors. Cola Svec of UNK and Kelsey Ellis of Metro State were Co-Freshmen of the Year. While Rick Squiers, head coach of Nebraska-Kearney, was named the Coach of the Year.

Junior Liz Franz (Littleton, Colo.) adds to her list of awards this week having just been named RMAC East Division Player of the Week. Franz was named All-RMAC first team. During the regular season she posted 320 kills and a .313 hitting percentage. Her .313 hitting percentage was eighth best in the RMAC. She was also ranked 7th in the conference in points averaging 4.01 per game. On the season she collected 80 blocks, 26 service aces and 90 digs. In the Rangers final week of regular season action Franz posted a career high 26 kills against UC-Colorado Springs.

Freshmen Devin Eckhardt (LaSalle, Colo.) finished the regular season as one of the conferences top setters. Her played earned her All-RMAC honorable mention honors. On the season Eckhardt was third among setters in the RMAC in assists averaging 12.01 per game. In conference action against UC-Colorado Springs she finished the match with a season high 73 assists. On the season she posted 1177 assists, 14 service aces, 229 digs and 48 blocks.

The Rangers head to Kearney, Neb. this weekend to participate in the RMAC Tournament for the second consecutive season. Regis will take on top seed and tourney host Nebraska-Kearney of Friday, November 8th, match is scheduled for 6:30 PM (MST).