The final set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced following performances from Nov. 2-8.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Klára Bobánová, OH, So., West Alabama

• Totaled 34 kills (4.25 KPS), 37.5 points (4.69 PPS) and hit .293 in final two matches of the regular season.
• Posted 19 kills and hit .241 with five errors in a five-set loss on the road to Lee.
• Registered 15 kills and hit .382 in a three-set win at Trevecca Nazarene.
• Defensively contributed with 14 total digs and three blocks.
• Earned her third GSC Offensive Player of the Week this season.

Other nominees: Ella Schumacher, UAH; Anna Clara Sacca Beltran, Christian Brothers; Jordyn Butler, Lee; Katie Wilkerson, Montevallo; Elizabeth Gilbert, Union; Maddie Kilmer, Valdosta State
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sophia Nowacki, DS/L, So., Christian Brothers

• Helped Christian Brothers finish the regular season with a 2-0 week.
• Totaled 48 digs, across seven sits, averaging 6.86 per set.
• Began the week with a 23-dig effort in a three-set win on the road over LeMoyne-Owen.
• Capped the week off with 25 digs with a four-setter against conference-rival Union.
• Named GSC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Other nominees: Mary Grace Bundrant, UAH; Esthefany Rabit, Lee; Ava Wind, Montevallo; Caileigh Collins, Union; Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State; Charlotte Kerscher, West Alabama
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Rachele Zanini, S, West Alabama

• Recorded 92 assists (11.5 APS), eight service aces and 16 digs as the Tigers went 1-1 to conclude the regular season.
• Had 54 assists on 163 attempts, along with seven aces and 10 digs in a five-set loss at Lee.
• Dished out 38 assists on 103 attempts in a three-set sweep at Trevecca Nazarene while adding an ace, six digs and one kill to ledger.
• Collected her fifth GSC Freshman of the Year honor of the season.

Other nominees: Amelia Smith, UAH; Maria Colobong-Juayang, Christian Brothers; Gunny Brock; Lee; Ellie Scharlow, Montevallo; Caileigh Collins, Union
 
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
Oct. 27: Klára Bobánová, West Alabama
Nov. 3: Kayla Ward, UAH
Nov. 10: Klára Bobánová, West Alabama
 
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
Oct. 27: Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State
Nov. 3: Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State
Nov. 10: Sophia Nowacki, Christian Brothers
 
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
Oct. 27: Gunny Brock, Lee
Nov. 3: Amelia Smith, UAH
Nov. 10: Rachele Zanini, West Alabama