The Loggers volleyball program is proud to announce that
Ella Kinkelaar (Sophomore, Setter/Opposite) and
Gracie Brockett (Freshman, Middle Blocker) have been named to the
Region 24 All-Region Team for their outstanding performances during the 2024 season.
Ella Kinkelaar – Setter/Opposite
Kinkelaar made a major impact throughout the year, serving as a key playmaker for the Loggers' offense. During conference play, she appeared in 20 sets and recorded
169 assists, ranking
16th in the conference. Over the course of the season, she played in
124 sets and averaged
8.45 assists per set, the
second-highest mark in the conference and
third in the nation with
8.65 assists per set.
Her impressive consistency earned her a total of
1,073 assists for the year — the
third-highest total in the nation. Kinkelaar also contributed
59 service aces (
11th nationally), showcasing her versatility and impact from the service line.
In addition to her setting excellence, she recorded
64 digs (3.20 per set),
16 kills, and
6 total blocks (4 solo, 2 assists) during conference play. For the season, she finished with
360 digs (30th nationally),
178 kills (56th nationally), and
35 total blocks (15 solo, 20 assists).
Gracie Brockett – Middle Blocker
In her first season with the Loggers, freshman
Gracie Brockett made an immediate impression as a dominant presence at the net. Competing in six conference matches and 38 total matches, she totaled
19 blocks in conference play —
15 block assists and
4 solo blocks — averaging
0.90 blocks per set.
Across the full season, Brockett ranked among the nation's best in several categories, recording
99 total blocks (14th nationally),
48 solo blocks (8th nationally), and
51 block assists (20th nationally). Offensively, she was just as impressive, totaling
47 kills (2.24 per set) and
64.5 total points in conference action.
For the season, Brockett finished with
297 kills (18th nationally),
413.5 total points (11th nationally), and
745 total attacks (26th nationally). She also added
103 digs defensively, underscoring her all-around impact on the court.
A Season to Remember
Both Kinkelaar and Brockett played vital roles in the Loggers' success this season, bringing energy, leadership, and elite-level performance to the program. Their selections to the
Region 24 All-Region Team are a testament to their dedication and excellence throughout the year.
Congratulations to Ella and Gracie on their remarkable achievements and well-deserved honors!