The fifth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced following performances from Sept. 21-27
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Katilyn Grant, MB, Sr., Trevecca Nazarene

• Helped the Trojans go 3-0 with GSC wins over UAH, Union and Christian Brothers.
• Finished the week hitting .368 with 43 kills on 87 attempts and totaled 47 points.
• Had double-digit kills in three matches including a high of 18 against Christian Brothers.
• Completed the week hitting better than .400 in back-to-back matches, highlighted by a .476-clip against Union.
• Her weekly numbers also included seven blocks and per set averages of 3.58 kills.

 Other nominees: Cooper Garrett, UAH; Esthefany Rabit, Lee; Holland Williams, Mississippi Christian; Katie Wilkerson, Montevallo; Carleigh Charles, Union; Eva LaRochelle, Valdosta State; Katerina Korre, West Alabama
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lily Vanbebber, DS/L, Jr., Trevecca Nazarene

• Helped the Trojans go 3-0 with GSC wins over UAH, Union and Christian Brothers.
• In nine sets played, collected 74 total digs, averaging 6.17 per set.
• Had 35 digs in a five-set decision over UAH, tying a career-high.
• Tallied 21 digs against Union, surpassing the 1,000-career mark.

 Other nominees: Brooklyn Stiles, UAH; Sarah Helms, Christian Brothers; Avery Sample, Lee; Samarin Kipple, Mississippi Christian; Ava Wind, Montevallo; Caileigh Collins, Union; Eimy Negron Domenech, Valdosta State; Rachele Zanini, West Alabama
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Rachele Zanini, S, West Alabama

• Helped the Tigers go 3-0, extending their win streak to 14 consecutive matches.
• Recorded 92 total assists on 231 attempts, in addition to three kills, two aces, 34 digs and six total blocks.
• Began the week with 27 helpers in a 3-0 win over Union plus a season-high five blocks.
• Hit the 30-assist mark in back-to-back matches, dishing out 35 versus AUM and 30 against Valdosta State.
• This is her fourth time recognized during the first five weeks of the season.

 Other nominees: Avery Sample, Lee; Caroline Downey, Mississippi Christian; Ellie Scharlow, Montevallo; Caileigh Collins, Union; Addison Cooley, Valdosta State
 
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
 
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
 
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