Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois Wesleyan University athletes received all three College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week awards after a strong 3-0 performance. The wins included victories over third-ranked Wisconsin-Oshkosh and fifth-ranked Juniata, securing the Titans' first back-to-back CCIW regular-season championships.

Taylor French was selected as Hitter of the Week. She helped lead her team to the undefeated week, recording 51 kills, 35 digs, seven aces, four blocks, and an assist. In a win over Carroll, French became Illinois Wesleyan’s all-time kills leader with her 1,778th career kill. She followed up with notable performances against Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Juniata and earned IWU Tournament III All-Tournament Team honors.

Sophia Feeney was named Setter of the Week. She had 65 assists across the matches, averaging nearly six per set in a 6-2 rotation. Feeney also contributed 21 digs, nine aces, and two kills during the week. Her efforts included strong performances in matches against Carroll, Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and Juniata.

Kannyn Boyd earned Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week recognition for anchoring Illinois Wesleyan's defense. Boyd recorded 55 digs (5.0 per set), along with 14 assists and two aces as IWU held its opponents to a .198 attack percentage. Her week included standout defensive efforts in each match and led to her selection for the IWU Tournament III All-Tournament Team.

The list of CCIW Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for November 3 features Taylor French (Hitter), Sophia Feeney (Setter), and Kannyn Boyd (Defensive), all from Illinois Wesleyan.