LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Marauder libero Becca Dalstad was named to the All-PSAC East second team by the conference coaches in a release Thursday afternoon.
 
Dalstad is a first-time selection after putting together back-to-back impressive seasons under head coach Brian Smith. This year, she ranked third in the PSAC with 482 digs, setting a new career high as she surpassed 400 digs for the second consecutive season.
 
Dalstad entered the Millersville record books over the final matches of the season, finishing her career with 1,218 digs, good for the eighth highest total in program history. She recorded double digit digs in 26 of the teams 29 matches this season, reaching a season high of 29 digs on Sept. 10 against Notre Dame (OH). Dalstad totaled 20 or more digs on five occasions. She proved to be a dual threat on offense in addition to her defensive accolades, as her 40 aces and 92 assists both ranked second on the team.

REACTION FROM HEAD COACH BRIAN SMITH
"I was very happy to receive the news about Becca being selected for a conference honor. She worked hard and deserves to be recognized as do some other Marauders I put forward.  The success this 2022 team had was in large part based on our ability to pass and serve better than our opponents most of the year and Becca being our libero was a big part of that. So, it's fitting our libero is the sole Marauder selected by the conference coaches.

But when I reflect back on Becca's career here at the Ville it's going to be 10% of what she contributed on the court and 90% on what a remarkable young woman is has become.  I've never coached a player at this level that had to face some much heartache and grief and handle it was such grace as Becca has had to endure.  The loss of a best friend from high school and even tougher the loss of her beloved sister.  We all have defining moments in life that make a tremendous impact on us but not at such a young age. Thankfully Becca has a strong support network and great parents.

Becca has been molded into a strong and independent young woman and our team benefited from her calm demeanor and her leadership. We jokingly refer to her as Boss Baby.  I have to admit I've not seen those movies, but I get the reference. 

Congrats Becca on a great career here at the 'Ville. Thanks for being a part of our lives and making an impact on mine."

2022 PSAC Volleyball All-Conference Eastern Division Selections
PSAC VOLLEYBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM 

Player	School	Cl.	Hometown / Previous School
Oyinda Agbale	Shippensburg	Jr.	Pittsburgh, Pa. / Shaler Area
Anna Coulter	East Stroudsburg	Fr.	Hershey, Pa. / Hershey
Adrianna Derstine	Kutztown	Fr.	Barto, Pa. / Boyertown
Sadie Doss	Kutztown	Sr.	Mechanicsburg, Pa. / West Chester
Brynn Dreisbach	West Chester	Fr.	Allentown, Pa. / Parkland
Claire Ellis	Shepherd	R-So.	Louisa, Va. / Saint Catherine's School
Mikayla Hoy*	Shepherd	Sr.	Sharpsburg, Md. / Heritage Academy
Rachel Verhoef*	Shippensburg	Sr.	Greencastle, Pa. / Greencastle-Antrim

  
PSAC VOLLEYBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM 

Player	School	Cl.	Hometown / Previous School
Makayla Baca	East Stroudsburg	Jr.	Santa Fe, N.M. / Montana State Billings
Liz Bopp	Bloomsburg	Jr.	Edensburg, Pa. / Central Cambria
Jamie Byrne*	West Chester	R-So.	Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty
Becca Dalstad	Millersville	R-Jr.	Zionsville, Pa. / Emmaus
Kearstin Davis	Shippensburg	Fr.	San Antonio, Texas / Reagan
Renee Killough	Shepherd	So.	Bloomery, W.Va. / Hampshire
Hailey Lewis	West Chester	Sr.	Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown West
Kaylee LoPresto	East Stroudsburg	R-Jr.	Litchfield Park, Ariz. / Millennium

 
Athlete of the Year: Mikayla Hoy, Shepherd 
Defensive Athlete of the Year: Claire Ellis, Shepherd 
Freshman of the Year: Adrianna Derstine, Kutztown 
Coach of the Year: Alex Hoekstra, Shepherd 

* Indicates previous All-PSAC first team selection 
^ Indicates previous All-PSAC second team selection 
+ Indicates previous All-PSAC third team selection