Rogoz Named to AVCA All-Region Team

Boston, Mass. – For the first time in program history, the Wentworth women's volleyball team has landed a student-athlete on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III All-Region Team, as announced by the organization on Thursday morning. Senior standout outside hitter Leah Rogoz (Woodridge, Ill.) takes home the honor as a member of the New England Team.

Named Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year, Rogoz was the league's top offensive weapon with 349 kills and 3.42 kills per set. She hit .260 on the year, and additionally averaged 4.0 points per set with 42 aces and 35 total blocks.

Rogoz was also a force on the defensive side and compiled the fifth-most digs in the conference (386) while averaging 3.78 digs per set.  She booked 19 double-doubles in 29 matches during her final season with the Black & Gold, and has 60 double-doubles to her name throughout her career.

Rogoz set numerous records for the Leopards in her career and capped her status as the all-time points (1,584) and all-time kills (1,345) leader, both established this year. She became the only Wentworth women's volleyball player to book 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs, and additionally ranks second in the record books with 1,332 digs. Rogoz, a four-time All-CCC First Team selection and 2016 Rookie of the Year, leaves her mark as the most decorated women's volleyball player in program history.

NEW ENGLAND REGION

 *Denotes total number of years selected to AVCA Division III All-Region Team

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