(vcsuvikings.com) – Valley City State University hitter Katie Juarez has been named NSAA Volleyball 2nd Team All-Conference, the North Star office announced Monday.

A junior from Angels Camp, Calif., Juarez led the Vikings this season with 226 kills (2.63/game) and 31 service aces. She hit .133 while playing all the way around. Juarez recored 261 digs, which was second-best on the team.

Also on Monday, VCSU junior Jakenda Short was announced as the team’s recipient of the NSAA Champions of Character Award.

Complete All-Conference teams and volleyball awards are listed at vcsuvikings.com