Marley Middlebrooks and Jilly Young of the Flagler College volleyball team were named Peach Belt Conference Player and Setter of the Week, respectively, for the second consecutive week. The conference announced the honors Sept. 14, 2026. The awards followed Flagler College’s undefeated performance at the PBC-GSC Crossover in Augusta, Georgia.
Flagler College defeated Mississippi Christian College, University of Montevallo and University of Alabama-Huntsville during the tournament weekend. Middlebrooks recorded 53 kills, 45 digs, four blocks and two assists while averaging 4.07 kills per set. She also produced three consecutive double-doubles.
Middlebrooks had 20 kills and 17 digs in a five-set match against Mississippi Christian College. She added 10 kills and 10 digs in the sweep of University of Montevallo. Against University of Alabama-Huntsville, she totaled 23 kills, two assists, 18 digs and four blocks in a five-set victory.
Middlebrooks leads the Peach Belt Conference with 198 points and 174 kills, averaging 4.05 kills per set. She also ranks No. 9 in NCAA Division II for total kills. The award is her second consecutive Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week honor.
Young recorded 93 assists during the weekend and averaged 7.75 assists per set. She had 20 assists, one ace and three digs against Mississippi Christian College, then recorded 23 assists, two aces and five digs in the sweep of University of Montevallo. Young finished the weekend with 50 assists, two kills, one ace and nine digs against University of Alabama-Huntsville.
Young leads the Peach Belt Conference with 361 assists and is averaging 8.80 assists per set. She received the Peach Belt Conference Setter of the Week honor for the second consecutive week. Middlebrooks and Young were recognized after helping Flagler College complete the crossover weekend without a loss.
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