Phoenix (8/23/10) – HPU middle hitter Kelly Balanay (Sr., 6-0) was voted the PacWest Conference Women’s Volleyball Preseason Player of the Year, announced today by the PacWest Media Office. The Sea Warriors were also picked fourth in the conference order of finish.
Balanay, who is a three-time All-PacWest selection, was second in kill percentage in the PacWest last year after posting a .306 average. She registered 289 kills on 641 attempts and ended the season eighth in the conference in kills per game (2.95). Her point total also featured 70 block assists, 21 block solos, and 14 aces.
The announcement was made today at the PacWest Women’s Volleyball Media Day broadcasted live on Red Zone Media.
Balanay was the lone HPU representative on the Preseason All-PacWest Team.
The Lady Sea Warriors open the 2010 season in Hilo at the Vulcan Classic. HPU takes on Ashland University on September 3 at 10:30 a.m.
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