Rock Valley Volleyball Crowned Region 4 Champions, Earns Automatic Bid to NJCAA National Tournament
Madison, WI:Â Rock Valley College volleyball captured the NJCAA Division II Region 4 Championship with a pair of impressive postseason victories, sweeping McHenry County College in the regional semifinals before defeating Waubonsee Community College in the championship match. The Golden Eagles did not drop a set during the two matches, securing the Region 4 title and an automatic bid to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
Rock Valley opened postseason competition with a convincing 3-0 victory over McHenry County College in the Region 4 semifinals, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-21 and 25-21. The Golden Eagles delivered an outstanding offensive performance, recording 46 kills on 98 attempts with just 11 attacking errors for a .357 team hitting percentage. Rock Valley also finished with 42 assists and 11.5 total team blocks.
Sonia Prekducaj led the offensive attack with 15 kills on 26 attempts while hitting .462. Elena Gregotti followed with 10 kills, while Nicol Bokuniewicz added seven kills on 13 attempts with just one error for a .462 hitting percentage. Jasmine Glenn contributed six kills while hitting .308, and Jordan Davenport and Sofia Medina each added four kills.
Medina directed the Golden Eagles' offense with 34 assists while adding four kills on six attempts without an attacking error. Her distribution helped Rock Valley maintain a balanced attack, with multiple players contributing throughout the match.
At the net, Gregotti led the blocking effort with two solo blocks and three block assists, while Davenport contributed five block assists. Bokuniewicz added one solo block and three block assists, helping Rock Valley limit McHenry's offensive opportunities.
Defensively, Rhema Pace led the Golden Eagles with eight digs, while Medina added seven and Gregotti and Mia Stubbs each contributed five.
With the semifinal victory, Rock Valley advanced to the Region 4 Championship match against Waubonsee Community College with an automatic national tournament berth on the line.
The Golden Eagles continued their strong postseason play, defeating Waubonsee in straight sets by scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-18 to secure the Region 4 Championship. Rock Valley controlled the match with 33 kills, 30 assists, eight service aces and 42 digs while hitting .200 as a team. Defensively, the Golden Eagles limited Waubonsee to a .061 hitting percentage and recorded 10 solo blocks and eight block assists.
Gregotti led the offensive attack with 11 kills, while Prekducaj added eight kills on 16 attempts for a .250 hitting percentage. Prekducaj also contributed a team-high 13 digs and two service aces. Davenport delivered an efficient performance with six kills on nine attempts without an attacking error, finishing with an impressive .667 hitting percentage. Glenn added four kills, while Bokuniewicz contributed three.
Medina directed the offense with 28 assists while adding four service aces and five digs. Stubbs contributed two service aces and four digs, helping Rock Valley maintain pressure from the service line throughout the championship match.
Rock Valley's blocking proved to be a major factor in securing the regional title. Bokuniewicz recorded five solo blocks and three block assists, while Gregotti added three solo blocks and three block assists. Davenport contributed one solo block and one block assist as the Golden Eagles established a strong presence at the net.
The championship victory capped an impressive regional tournament performance for Rock Valley, which won all six sets while combining for 79 kills across the two matches. The Golden Eagles showcased their offensive efficiency, defensive consistency and strong net play throughout the postseason run.
With the Region 4 Championship secured, Rock Valley College earns an automatic berth in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament, where the Golden Eagles will have an opportunity to compete against the nation's top programs for a national championship.
The regional title marks another significant accomplishment for the Rock Valley volleyball program as the Golden Eagles carry their postseason momentum onto the national stage.
