The seventh set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced following performances from Oct. 13-18.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Eliza Tyrrell, OH, Jr., Montevallo

• Helped the Falcons go 4-0 last week including three GSC wins.
• Posted a .487 hitting percentage across 13 sets, totaling 45 kills (3.46 kill/set) on 76 attempts and 47.5 points (3.65 points/set).
• Hit a .345 or better in all four matches, including performances of .556 vs Union and .625 vs Spring Hill.
• Had 17 kills on 24 attempts in a four-set win over Spring Hill, before notching 11 kills in back-to-back matches against Christian Brothers and Union.
• The junior’s weekly stats also included two assists, four digs and five blocks.

Other nominees: Cooper Grant, UAH; Ana Clara Sacca Beltran, Christian Brothers; Jasmine Terry, Lee; Cydney Mitchell, Mississippi Christian; Katilyn Grant, Trevecca Nazarene; Carleigh Charles, Union; Eva LaRochelle, Valdosta State; Klára Bobánová, West Alabama
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ava Wind, DS/L, Jr., Montevallo

• Anchored the backline as the Falcons went 4-0 last week.
• Totaled 62 digs across 13 sets, averaging 4.77 per set, and was 55-for-57 (.965) in receptions.
• Against GSC teams, the junior averaged 5.11 digs per set, totaling 46, as Montevallo notched three-set wins against Lee, Christian Brothers and Union.
• Finished with 17 digs in consecutive performances against Christian Brothers and Union.
• Named GSC Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks and for the third time this season.

Other nominees: Sydney Durban, UAH; Sophia Nowacki, Christian Brothers; Esthefany Rabit, Lee; Samarin Kippple, Mississippi Christian; Caileigh Collins, Union; Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State; Charlotte Kerscher, West Alabama
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Ellie Scharlow, OH, Montevallo

• Totaled 20 kills, 33 digs, five service aces and 26 points to help Montevallo go 4-0.
• In 13 sets, the rookie averaged 1.54 kills/set, 2.54 digs/set and 2.00 points/set.
• Finished two kills shy of a double-double (eight kills, 12 digs) in a four-set win over Spring Hill.
• Registered a combine 12 kills, five aces and 21 digs in GSC wins over Lee, Christian Brothers and Union.
• Collected GSC Freshman of the Week honors for the second in three weeks.

Other nominees: Amelia Smith, UAH; Gunny Brock, Lee; Zoie Elrod, Trevecca Nazarene; Caileigh Collins, Union; Addison Cooley, Valdosta State; Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
 
2026 GSC Volleyball Weekly Award Winners
Offensive Player of the Week
Sep. 1: Mallory Hulsey, Montevallo
Sept. 8: Cooper Garrett, UAH
Sept. 15: Paola Aviles, Valdosta State
Sept. 22: Jordyn Butler, Lee
Sept. 29: Katilyn Grant, Trevecca Nazarene
Oct. 6: Kayla Ward, UAH
Oct. 13: Klára Bobánová, West Alabama
Oct. 20: Eliza Tyrrell, Montevallo
 
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Ava Wind, Montevallo
Sept. 8: Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State
Sept. 15: Sophia Nowacki, Christian Brothers
Sept. 22: Sarah Helms, Christian Brothers
Sept. 29: Lily Vanbebber, Trevecca Nazarene
Oct. 6: Brooklyn Stiles, UAH
Oct. 13: Ava Wind, Montevallo
Oct. 20: Ava Wind, Montevallo
 
Freshman Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
Sept. 8: Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
Sept. 15: Duru Seber, West Alabama
Sept. 22: Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
Sept. 29: Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
Oct. 6: Ellie Scharlow, Montevallo
Oct. 13: Avery Sample, Lee
Oct. 20: Ellie Scharlow, Montevallo