Following a 22-8 season, with a 5-2 3rd place Little Illini Conference finish for Lions volleyball, four players, Harper Richardson (1st Team), Lilly Ross (1st Team), Ella Mattas (2nd Team), and Addy Ross (Honorable Mention), receiving post-season recognition for All-Conference.
Harper Richardson, a junior, was named to 1st Team as one of the best all-around players in the LIC. Harper was one of two setters for the Lions amassing 352 assists (4th LIC), a leading server for the Lions with 56 Aces (2nd LIC), and was one of the best hitters in the league and state with a hitting percentage of .395 (178 kills/337 attempts with only 45 errors). This was good for 2nd in the conference, and 16th in the state of Illinois (4th among juniors).
Lilly Ross, a freshman, was also named to 1st Team. Lilly led the Lions with 250 kills (2nd LIC, and in hitting percentage .397 (250 kills on 486 attempts with 57 errors / 1st LIC, 15th in Illinois, 1st for Illinois Freshman). Lilly also led the Lions in Blocks and was one of the their leading servers with 25 aces.
Ella Mattas, a senior, was named to 2nd team. Ella was another of the Lions leading hitters with 155 kills and a hitting percentage of .260 (155 kills / 373 attempts with 58 errors) good for 4th in the conference. She was also a leading server for the Lions with 33 aces.
Addy Ross, a senior, was Honorable Mention. Addy was the other of 2 setters for the Lions compiling 267 assists (6th LIC) and was one of the Lions more reliable servers and defenders.
