Melissa Evans and Jade Parchment received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region honors, as announced Tuesday morning. Evans was named to the East All-Region team, while Parchment received honorable mention recognition.
It is the first time since 2017 NC State has placed multiple student-athletes on the All-Region team and the 16 and 17th selections, all-time. It is the first honor for both Evans and Parchment. The East All-Region team is made up of 14 athletes with an additional six earning Honorable Mention accolades.
Earlier this month, Evans became the first NC State player to received four All-ACC honorees. She picked up First Team selections for the first time in her career after earning second team selections her sophomore and junior season, in addition to All-Freshman accolades in 2017.
It is the first time since 2017 NC State has placed multiple student-athletes on the All-Region team and the 16 and 17th selections, all-time. It is the first honor for both Evans and Parchment. The East All-Region team is made up of 14 athletes with an additional six earning Honorable Mention accolades.
Earlier this month, Evans became the first NC State player to received four All-ACC honorees. She picked up First Team selections for the first time in her career after earning second team selections her sophomore and junior season, in addition to All-Freshman accolades in 2017.